Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour

Price from
€99
Duration
3 h
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French

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Overview

This walking tour will take you straight into the heart of Venice, to St. Mark's Square, which was the center of political and religious power during the Serenissima Republic.

An expert guide will share the history and unique stories of one of the world's most beautiful squares, which has undergone numerous transformations due to significant historical events over the centuries.

What's included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide

Not included

Gratuities

What you will do

Piazza San Marco
St. Mark's Square has always been the most important Square in Venice and it has been defined as "the most beautiful drawing room of Europe".
50 min
Palazzo Ducale
The Doge's Palace is one of the finest example of Venetian Gothic style. It was the residence of the Doge, and the political and judicial heart of the city.
Pass by, no stop
Campanile di San Marco
St. Mark's Bell tower is one of the iconic symbol of Venice. Discover its history and how it was rebuilt after the collapse of 1902.
Pass by, no stop
Torre dell'Orologio
The Clock Tower is an early Renaissance building on the north side of the Piazza San Marco.
Pass by, no stop
Procuratie Vecchie
The Procuratie (literally, "procuracies") are three connected buildings on St Mark's Square. They are also connected to St Mark's Clocktower. They are historic buildings over arcades, the last of them completed under Napoleon's occupation.
Pass by, no stop
Basilica di San Marco
St. Mark's Basilica is also known as the Golden Basilica due to its precious mosaics. It originally served as the chapel of the Doge, the head of the Republic of Venice. It's still considered one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture.
Admission not permitted on sundays.
40 min

Meeting point

Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

End point: The tour ends in St. Mark's Square.

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be aware that shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted. Both men and women must have their knees and shoulders covered to enter. Failure to comply with these dress code requirements may result in refused entry.
If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
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
Entrance ticket is included and it costs 24,00 Euro per person (St. Mark’s Basilica and Museum)

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.