Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace Venice Tour

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Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace Venice Tour

Price from
€194
Duration
2 h to 4 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish

Overview

Discover the secrets and artistic treasures of the Basilica San Marco with pre-booked timed tickets and a Licensed Guide. Experience the heart and soul of Venice and immerse yourself in local legends. Optional: skip-the-line tour of the Doge’s Palace.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Old Town & St. Mark's Basilica

Skip the lines to St.Mark's Basilica and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square, such as Campanile, Atrological Clock and Doge's Palace (outside only).

4-hour: Old Town, St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace

Discover the treasures of St.Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with skip-the-line tickets and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square.

Do you know the story of St. Mark’s Horses of Constantinople? Learn this and other interesting historical facts and myths on a private tour of San Marco and its iconic church.

What's included

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (4-hour tour only)
Private Tour of St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
Great knowledge and personalized tips on the best things to see and do in Venice
Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of St. Mark (all options)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Not included

Admission to Capanille, Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (in 2-hour tour)

What you will do

Stop 1
Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.
10 min
Stop 2
private tour of St. Mark’s Square with timed entry tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica that allow you to skip the lines at this top-ranked attraction. This is an essential experience in Venice, allowing you to dive deep into the city's fascinating history, cultural heritage and Venetian Gothic architecture.
50 min
Stop 3
With your Private Guide you'll do more than admire the Basilica of St. Mark, Bell Tower, Astronomical Clock, Doge's Palace and other stunning monuments of the Old Town, as you will learn about their construction, purpose and unique features. Inside and out, you will discover the symbolism behind the Basilica’s luminous mosaics depicting biblical figures and events, hear the story of Saint Mark the Evangelist - patron saint of the city, and learn how the church served the Doge of Venice. Get close and personal with the heart of San Marco!
1 h
Palazzo Ducale
Visit Doge’s Palace on the same day using skip-the-line timed entry tickets to save time. This is your chance to meet the powerful and wealthy Doges who ruled the Republic of Venice. See their richly decorated private apartments, institutional chambers, bridge of sighs, prison and more.
2 h

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).

End point: Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).

Important information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. You will not visit the Doge’s Palace on a 2-hour tour.
With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a pre-booked time slot to enter so you can skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance, where there may be a line for security checks.
Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, so parts of the church may be closed to the public.
Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10 inside Doge’s Palace.
For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can enjoy the guide’s attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.