Venice Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Doge Palace Options

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Venice Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Doge Palace Options

Price from
€59
Duration
2 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 20 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica with pre-reserved entry and a licensed guide, and discover the stories behind its golden mosaics, domes, and centuries of Venetian history.

Choose the experience that best suits your time in Venice. Depending on the option selected, continue to St. Mark’s Museum and terrace, explore the grand halls of Doge’s Palace, or visit the Campanile for panoramic views over the city.

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica with pre-reserved entry and a licensed guide

Discover the Basilica’s golden mosaics, architecture, and Venetian history

Choose an option with the Museum and terrace, Doge’s Palace, or Campanile access

Select a terrace or Campanile option for panoramic views over Venice

What's included

Panoramic views of Venice from Terrace and Bell Tower (if option is selected)
Professional licensed tour guide
Audio-receiver device and headphones to hear better the tour guide
Exclusive terrace access (if option is selected)
Reserved Skip-the-line entry ticket to St. Mark's Basilica

Not included

Food and Drinks

What you will do

Piazza San Marco
Your adventure begins as you meet your knowledgeable guide near the famed Piazza San Marco, often called the "drawing room of Europe," which is the principal public square of Venice and a masterpiece of urban design.
10 min
Basilica di San Marco
Prepare to be dazzled as you step inside and behold a shimmering expanse of golden mosaics that decorate the ceilings and walls, each telling a story of the church's rich heritage.
20 min
Stop 3
Included with the Basilica, Doge & Campanile and Basilica & Campanile options.
Complete your experience at Venice’s iconic Bell Tower and rise above St. Mark’s Square for sweeping views across the Basilica’s domes, Venetian rooftops, and the lagoon.
The Basilica, Doge & Campanile option offers the most complete introduction to Venice’s faith, political power, and skyline. The Basilica & Campanile option is ideal for visitors who want to combine the city’s most famous church with its highest viewpoint.
15 min
Stop 4
Step inside Doge’s Palace, once the political heart of the Venetian Republic and the residence of the Doge. With pre-reserved entry, explore grand halls, richly decorated chambers, and powerful symbols of Venice’s former wealth and authority. Follow the story of the palace from government seat to court of justice as you admire masterpieces, golden staircases, and impressive rooms where major decisions shaped the history of Venice. Continue through the palace route toward the prisons and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, one of the city’s most iconic passages.
1 h

Meeting point

Meet us in St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco). Walk towards Caffè Florian, the historic café on the side of the square. Our meeting point is just past it in the open square. Look for our team in purple “Crown Tours” t-shirts — easy to spot and ready to welcome you.

End point: This activity will finish at St. Mark's Square after your St. Mark's Basilica guided tour.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets are nominative; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area, plus 10 minutes for the Pala d’Oro. Museum and Terrace visit duration depends on the service booked.
Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
From January 1, 2026: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will join a group at the meeting point and must remain with your assigned host for entry. Hosted access does not bypass security checks.