Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

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Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Price from
€100
Duration
2 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Take a 2-hour tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, two must-visit Venice monuments. With a guide, you’ll follow in the footsteps of the Venetian doges, the elected officials who ruled the city for centuries.

A tour not only to see Venice, but to experience this city through its history and glorious past, still shining in its historical sites and legendary characters.

What's included

Personal Headsets
Ticket to the Pala d'Oro (if option selected)
Skip the line ticket to the Doge's Palace
Two-course lunch: main and second course + side dish, water and coffee (if option selected)
Skip the line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
Ticket to the Basilica's Museum and Terrace (if option selected)
Qualified guide
Transfer to Murano by boat and visit to a glass factory (if option selected)

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you will do

Piazza San Marco
Admire Saint Mark's Square and all the buildings and monument around it.
Pass by, no stop
Basilica di San Marco
The guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica offers an unforgettable journey through one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will admire the Basilica’s extraordinary golden mosaics, rich Byzantine architecture, and centuries of history and art.
1 h
Palazzo Ducale
Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the palace’s most famous areas, including the inner courtyard, the magnificent institutional halls decorated by artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese, the Doge’s Apartments, and the impressive Hall of the Great Council.
You will also cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the ancient prisons, while discovering fascinating stories and insights into the history of the Venetian Republic.
1 h 15 min

Meeting point

Meet our staff at Campo San Zaccaria, in front of the shop opposite to the Church.

Important information

Wheelchair accessible
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
For security reasons, large backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
No refund will be given for no shows or late comers.
Wheelchair partially accessible, due to structural reasons some areas of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica are not accessible, so the tour may be limited. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer.
The tour will be provided rain or shine, though may be cancelled if tides are exceptionally high. In this case we'll provide a full refund
Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
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
Basilica entry is €12. Museum or Pala d’Oro €24, both €36. Doge’s Palace €35. Remaining value covers operational costs, hosting services, app content, and licensed guides with audio systems.

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.