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Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

5(424 reviews)Venice, Italy
2h30DurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Venice's Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica with a private guide in a tailored group setting. This tour allows for a personalized experience where you can go at your own pace and engage with your guide by asking questions. The tour includes skip-the-line access to both sites. Key features include the stunning golden mosaics in the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historical prisons within the Doge's Palace, along with the impressive Gun Room and the magnificent Hall of Great Council. Suitable for travelers seeking a more intimate and flexible exploration of these iconic landmarks.

Itinerary

1

Piazza San Marco

Your Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Tour will begin in beautiful Piazza San Marco, where you will meet your Private Tour Guide. Begin your adventure into two of Venice's most famous sites in this most iconic and picture perfect square, learning all about its architecture, history and anecdotes.

2

Basilica di San Marco

Your first official stop will be Saint Mark's Basilica. Enjoy exclusive and privileged skip the (long) line access, and enter straight into what is also known as the Golden Basilica. Here, your Private guide will show you and guide you through the interior of this incredible church, musing on its history, anecdotes, and the many eras it has seen in its hundreds of years of existence. You will surely be stunned by the thousands and thousands of square feet of pure golden mosaics that completely cover the basilica's interior. There is quite literally no other place like this! An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.

3

Palazzo Ducale

Exit the Basilica, and continue your tour by enjoying once again exclusive skip the line access to the Doge's Palace, the seat of Venice's government for centuries. You will be amazed by the secret stories your guide shares as you walk through the Doge’s private, luxurious apartments and powerful halls, such as the Hall of the Great Council. Then, continue to explore the palace with a visit to the scary, dark and gory prison. After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.

4

Ponte dei Sospiri

After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.

What's included / not included

Private Tour GuideExclusive Skip the Line Access to Doge's PalaceExclusive Skip the Line Access into Saint Mark's BasilicaAdmission to Palace Great Halls, Prisons and Weapon Collections and Bridge of Sighs
Food and DrinkGratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • 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
  • An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.

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