Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option
Venice, Italy
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
Date
Today
May 25, 2025
Time
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
11:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
2:00 pm
2:15 pm
2:30 pm
4:00 pm
What You Will Do
Experience an exclusive guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, iconic landmarks of Piazza San Marco. Admire the grandeur of the Golden Staircase and stunning artworks in the Doge's Palace, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to explore the historic prisons where Casanova was held, reminiscent of Alcatraz’s mystique.
Visit St. Mark's Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica, to marvel at its glittering mosaics, as dazzling as any European cathedral. Then, enjoy a virtual reality experience at the Gondola Yard of Venice Gallery. With a VR headset, see Piazza San Marco as it once was, imagining the Basilica as the Doge's private chapel and the Palace as a medieval fortress.
Choose the St. Mark's Bell Tower option for panoramic views of Venice, much like viewing New York City from above. An elevator ride to the top offers breathtaking vistas of the domes, St. Mark's Square, and the lagoon. Enhance your visit with an audio guide and digital map for deeper insights.
What's Included?
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance
- St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if Legendary Tour Option is selected)
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
- Bell Tower Visit (if the option is selected the Basilica visit will be guided from the OUTSIDE ONLY)
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off
- Food & Drinks
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum
- Basilica Admission if the Bell Tower option is selected
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes
Visit the imposing Doge’s Palace with its marvelous rooms rich of artistic artwork made by famous venetian artists. You will discover the halls of power where the Doge and the highest politicians decided the faith of the Venice Republic. In these rooms you will be stunned in front of the “Last Judgment” by Tintoretto, one of the largest paintings in the world. Then the guide will escort you down in the old venetian prisons, passing through the magnificent Bridge of Sighs!
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- Comfortable shoes suggested.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French