Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour
4,8 (4931)5hVenice, Italy
From€115
HikingHistoricalArt & museums
St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Semi-Private Tour
4.9(68 reviews)Venice, Italy
2h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
Join a small-group guided tour lasting 2.5 hours to explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in Venice. This experience includes skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, known for its extensive golden mosaics in the Byzantine style. Visitors can enjoy views of St. Mark’s Square from the terrace, a historical center of Venice. The tour proceeds to the Doge’s Palace, which served as the heart of Venetian governance. Participants will walk through richly decorated rooms featuring works by Tintoretto and Veronese, ascend the Golden Staircase, and view the Grand Council Chamber, where the city’s opulence is on display. As the tour crosses the Bridge of Sighs, stories of Venice’s leaders and the fate of its prisoners will be shared.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
Begin your tour at the breathtaking St Mark’s square, one of the world’s most iconic outdoor locations and take in views of St Mark’s bell tower (exterior).
2
St. Mark's Basilica
Enter the stunning St Mark’s Basilica and marvel at the dazzling golden mosaics and incricate marble carvings. Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and be mesmerized by golden mosaics and Renaissance masterpieces.
3
Palazzo Ducale
Experience the incredible architecture and renaissance masterpieces of the Doge’s Palace. Wander through the opulent Doge’s Palace, gaining insights into Venice's past.
What's included / not included
St Mark's Basilica entry ticket (€12)Semi-private guided walking tour (8 Guests Maximum)Professional Tour Guide
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchairTour does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-offTour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Traveller reviews
4.968 reviews
Reviews are hosted by Viator
This rating summarises the reviews collected by Viator, which keeps them on its own listing. We show the average exactly as it reaches us, without the individual comments.
Read the reviews on Viator
