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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica guided tour in Venice

4.3(3 reviews)Venice, Italy
2hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a 2-hour guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice. This tour includes skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, allowing you to explore its stunning gold mosaics and marble floors without waiting. Your guide will provide insights into the history and significance of this important religious site. The tour continues to Doge’s Palace, where you will see the ornate Giants’ and Golden Staircases and view grand chambers featuring artworks like Tintoretto’s Paradise. You will also cross the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to the New Prisons, following the route taken by prisoners. This experience is suitable for those interested in art, history, and architecture. It is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues, as there may be stairs and uneven surfaces. Be aware of the dress code for St. Mark’s Basilica, which requires modest attire.

Itinerary

1

Palazzo Ducale

Doge's Palace

2

Basilica di San Marco

St. Mark's Basilica

What's included / not included

Skip the line entry ticket and guided tour of the Doge’s PalaceGuided visit to the Doge’s Palace, including the Bridge of Sighs and the New PrisonsAccess and Guided tour of St Mark's Basilica
Entry ticket to the TreasureEntry ticket to the Pala d’OroEntry ticket and access to the Museum and the TerraceEntry ticket to the Piombi

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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

Good to know

  • If you choose the tour departing at 11:45, there will be a break of approximately 45 minutes between the visit to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica (Doge's Palace 11:45 - 13:00; St. Mark's Basilica 13:45 - 14:45).
  • 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.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
  • In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
  • To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
  • This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
  • Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
  • Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • n certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay +an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
  • Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica.

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