Attractions & guided tours

Skip-the-line guided tour of Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica

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£93.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish, German

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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

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Entrance fees included

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Guided tour

Kids go free

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs and visit Giacomo Casanova's historic prison cell
This super saver experience combines two of Venice's most popular tours in one package
There's time to admire the basilica's stunning golden mosaics and intricate marble inlay flooring
Your passionate local guide will share expert knowledge and insider stories about Venice
The tour provides a comprehensive introduction to Venice's most significant landmarks

What to expect

Join a combined guided tour of the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace:

Your guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

The second segment of your journey takes you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you'll explore the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council once dictated the destiny of the Serene Republic. You'll have the opportunity to admire artwork created by some of the most significant artists of the Italian Renaissance, including the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. After crossing the renowned Bridge of Sighs, you'll find yourself in the new prisons.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided tour

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Meeting point:

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of the departure. The meeting point is located next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" and the TURIVE assistant. If arriving by boat, take Vaporetto line No. 1 or No. 2, get off at the San Marco (Vallaresso) boat stop, walk directly down “Calle Vallaresso” street and turn right into Saint Mark's Square at the end of the street.

What to remember

Accessibility:

This activity is not wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace. Lockers are available on site

Know in advance:

This activity operates rain or shine
This is a combination tour, and you will not stop between tours
Shoulders and knees must be covered in the Basilica
Your museum pass will allow you to spend more time inside the Doge's Palace independently after the tour
At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit the rest of the sites: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's Square
Audio headsets will be provided for more than 10 people in a group
Please note that the hidden itineraries of Doge's Palace are not included
Please note that entrance to Pala d'Oro is not included

Provider

VENICE EVENTS srl

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From Italy - November 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Giro interessante e guida davvero eccezionale
Anonymous
From Austria - October 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Sehr interessante und kompetente Führung.
Anonymous
From Italy - October 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

La guida eccezionale
Anonymous
From Austria - October 2021

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Anonymous
From Austria - October 2021

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Anonymous
From Italy - October 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Un’organizzazione efficiente, la guida gentile e molto preparata, è stata una bella esperienza senza tempi morti nonostante la rilevante presenza di t ...

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Skip-the-line guided tour of Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica

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