Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 72h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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".
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.
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.
The Clock Tower is an early Renaissance building on the north side of the Piazza San Marco.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Bucintoro Viaggi
- 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 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
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 260 of 1991.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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