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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the the line
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the the line
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the the line
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the the line

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the line

By Venice Tours
4.2 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is €79 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Skip-the-line entry to 2 emblematic landmarks of Venice
  • Grand Doge's Palace, centre of old city's political power
  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs and see the Prisons
  • Gilded mosaics & domes of impressive St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Choose the private option for a more exclusive tour

Activity location

  • piazza san marco
    • 30100, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square.
    • 1093 Calle San Gallo
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour - Express Option
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English

The visit could be bilingual (in English and Italian). Please note: the visit to the Basilica does not include the Pala d'Oro, Terrace and St. Mark's Museum.

Price details
€79.00 x 1 Adult€79.00

Total
Price is €79.00
Until Sun, 31 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line ticket to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedMobile Audio guide with commentary for a self-guided tour of the 5 districts of Venice
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the line ticket to visit Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana & Archaeological Museum
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to the Basilica terrace and Museum (not included in the private option and express option)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPRIVATE OPTION SKIP THE LINE (only if chosen) DOGE'S PALACE AND BASILICA
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks

Know before you book

  • The visit is monolingual
  • Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
  • 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)
  • You can also book a private option for a more exclusive tour (up to 8 persons). The meeting point for the private tour is at Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257.The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane.
  • On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the ground floor.
  • Due to security reasons, luggage and big bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Enjoy the guided tour of the magnificent Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica: two of Venice’s unmissable monuments. Get a close-up view of the fantastic architecture of these historical buildings and access areas normally close to the public. Skip the long lines and save time!

Meet your guide in Piazza San Marco and enter the imposing Doge’s Palace. Visiting this grand residence will be like travelling back in time to the Venice of the Renaissance: you will learn about the historical significance of the Doge’s former home, admire paintings of Venice’s past glories, and gaze at the coffered ceiling above the Golden Staircase. You will admire marvellous artworks by famous artists such as Tiepolo or Tiziano.
Cross the Bridge of Sighs and follow in the footsteps of those less fortunate souls who once called the Palace of Prisons their home. You’ll visit the dark cells from where only Casanova managed to escape.

Next, make your way towards the five-golden domes of the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, which has held court over its namesake plaza since the 11th century. Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble floors as your guide explains the meaning behind the biblical scenes depicted all over this Gothic Byzantine cathedral. Enjoy the view from the Terrace and discover the fascinating San Marco Museum.

In the end, you can visit by yourself the Museums around St.Mark's Square as Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana, and the National Archaeological Museum

You can also choose a private option for a more exclusive experience!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESpiazza san marco
    • 30100, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECampo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square.
    • 1093 Calle San Gallo
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy