Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line guided tour
Venice, Italy
2 hours 45 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
What You Will Do
Immerse yourself in the history of Venice by taking part in this two-hour visit to the most prestigious attractions of the city: the Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica of which you will be accessing the museum & terrace.
You will start your tour with a visit to one of the most breath-taking buildings of Venice: the Doge’s Palace, residence of the Doge and seat of local magistrates until the fall of the Venetian Republic. The Palace houses many extraordinary masterpieces that you will have the opportunity to admire up close, like the Giants’ and the Golden
Staircases or the canvas that portray the Paradise by the famous painter Tintoretto. You will also cross the Bridge of Sighs and tour the New Prisons where, during the Serenissima, the criminals were detained.
Afterwards, your guide will take you to St Mark's Basilica. You will visit the naves on the ground floor, the Museum, located on the first floor, and the terrace, from where you can admire St Mark's Square from above.
What's Included?
- Access to St. Mark’s Museum
- Guided tour of St Mark's Basilica and Museum with access to the terrace
- Access to St Mark's Basilica
- Guided visit to the Doge’s Palace, including the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons
- Access to St. Mark’s Terrace
- Skip the line entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
What's Not Included?
- What is not specified under "Inclusions"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
TURIVE kiosk, located on Calle larga de l'Ascension, near the St. Mark's Post Office, behind Correr Museum.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Insidecom srl
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 - German
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish