Guided Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace

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Guided Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace

Price from
€146
Duration
4 h
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
German, English, French, Spanish

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Overview

Experience the very best of Venice in one seamless half-day journey. This "All-in-One" tour is designed for travelers who want to see the city's icons without the stress of long queues.

- Guided Walking Tour: stroll through the charming labyrinth of streets between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Discover hidden gems and the history of the "Serenissima."

- St. Mark’s Basilica: step inside the "Golden Cathedral" to marvel at its world-famous mosaics and Byzantine art.

- Doge’s Palace: enjoy priority access to the heart of Venetian power. Visit the opulent Council Chambers, cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs, and explore the historic prisons.

Why choose this tour? You’ll save hours of waiting time and cover Venice’s most important landmarks with a professional local guide.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Skip the line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
Fast-lane entry tickets to the Doge's Palace

Not included

Gratuities
Entry ticket to the Treasure
Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace

What you will do

Piazza San Marco
Heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco is the principal public square of Venice and since 1987 UNESCO world heritage.
Pass by, no stop
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Campo Santa Maria Formosa is a campo in Venice, located in the Castello district.
It is one of the largest squares in the city: a total of nine calli and eleven bridges branch off from it.
Pass by, no stop
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
The basilica of Saints John and Paul is one of the most impressive medieval religious buildings in Venice, together with the basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. It is considered the pantheon of Venice due to the large number of Venetian doges and other important figures who have been buried there since the 13th century.
Pass by, no stop
Casa di Marco Polo
Near the church of St. Giovanni Crisostomo there is Marco Polo's house, he was an Italian traveller, writer, ambassador and merchant.
Pass by, no stop
Basilica di San Marco
The Golden Basilica, a perfect blend of Byzantine and Gothic art
45 min
Palazzo Ducale
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Doge’s Palace is one of the symbols of Venice
1 h

Meeting point

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr museum.

End point: The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr museum.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
his is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases, you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica.
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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.