Venice: St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Guided Tour
- 2.5–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Discover two of Venice’s most iconic landmarks on this guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Skip the long lines and explore the history, art, and secrets of the Venetian Republic with an expert guide. Admire the Basilica’s golden mosaics, visit the magnificent halls of Doge’s Palace, and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs. Depending on the selected option, enjoy exclusive early access or terrace access overlooking St Mark’s Square.
Inclusions
What's included
- Headsets for better audio experience when required
- Skip the line entry tickets
- Access to St Mark’s Basilica terrace (if option selected)
- Guided tour of Doge’s Palace
- Professional licensed guide
- Guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica
Itinerary
Skip the long lines and step inside the spectacular St Mark’s Basilica, one of Venice’s most famous landmarks. Admire the golden mosaics, Byzantine architecture, marble decorations, and centuries of Venetian history while learning fascinating stories from your expert guide. Depending on the selected option, enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica terrace with breathtaking views over St Mark’s Square.
Visit the iconic Doge’s Palace, the historic seat of Venetian political power and one of the most visited attractions in Venice. Explore lavish chambers, impressive Renaissance masterpieces, the Doge’s Apartments, and the legendary Bridge of Sighs while discovering the secrets of the Venetian Republic with your guide. if you choose the tour with terraces the tour will last 30 more minutes
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet the guide in front of the Columns of San Marco, under the column of the Lion.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Citywalkers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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.
Special offers in Venice
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
5% offFree cancellation
