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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour – Skip The Line
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour – Skip The Line
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the the line
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the the line

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour – Skip the line

By Venice Tours
8.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €85 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Skip-the-line entry to 2 emblematic landmarks of Venice
  • Grand Doge's Palace, centre of old city's political power
  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs and see the Prisons
  • Gilded mosaics & domes of impressive St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Choose the private option for a more exclusive tour

Activity location

  • piazza san marco
    • 30100, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • ****Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour - Express Option (if option is selected)***: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square.
    • 1093 Calle San Gallo
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour - Express Option
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

The visit could be bilingual (in English and Italian). Please note: the visit to the Basilica does not include the Pala d'Oro, Terrace and St. Mark's Museum.

Language options: English
Price details
€84.50 x 1 Adult€84.50

Total
Price is €84.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line ticket to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedMobile Audio guide with commentary for a self-guided tour of the 5 districts of Venice
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the line ticket to visit Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana & Archaeological Museum
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to the Basilica terrace and Museum (not included in the private option and express option)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPRIVATE OPTION SKIP THE LINE (only if chosen) DOGE'S PALACE AND BASILICA
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks

Know before you book

  • The visit is monolingual
  • Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
  • Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
  • You can also book a private option for a more exclusive tour (up to 8 persons). The meeting point for the private tour is at Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257.The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane.
  • On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the ground floor.
  • Due to security reasons, luggage and big bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Enjoy the guided tour of the magnificent Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica: two of Venice’s unmissable monuments. Get a close-up view of the fantastic architecture of these historical buildings and access areas normally close to the public. Skip the long lines and save time!

Meet your guide in Piazza San Marco and enter the imposing Doge’s Palace. Visiting this grand residence will be like travelling back in time to the Venice of the Renaissance: you will learn about the historical significance of the Doge’s former home, admire paintings of Venice’s past glories, and gaze at the coffered ceiling above the Golden Staircase. You will admire marvellous artworks by famous artists such as Tiepolo or Tiziano.
Cross the Bridge of Sighs and follow in the footsteps of those less fortunate souls who once called the Palace of Prisons their home. You’ll visit the dark cells from where only Casanova managed to escape.

Next, make your way towards the five-golden domes of the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, which has held court over its namesake plaza since the 11th century. Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble floors as your guide explains the meaning behind the biblical scenes depicted all over this Gothic Byzantine cathedral. Enjoy the view from the Terrace and discover the fascinating San Marco Museum.

In the end, you can visit by yourself the Museums around St.Mark's Square as Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana, and the National Archaeological Museum

You can also choose a private option for a more exclusive experience!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESpiazza san marco
    • 30100, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE****Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica tour - Express Option (if option is selected)***: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square.
    • 1093 Calle San Gallo
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE****Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour Option (if option is selected)****: at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign where is written "MEETING POINT", Calle Larga de l'Ascension , St. Mark’s Square, in front of the Post Office.
    • calle larga de l'ascension 1255
    • 30125, venezia, VE, Italy

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Reviews

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Elena N

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21 Jun 2024
United States
Wonderful tour guide! Very informative and we were looked after.
Activity date: 20 Jun 2024

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Milessa B

Reviewed on Expedia
12 May 2024
United States
Excellent tour guide and service. Skip the line was well worth it!
Activity date: 11 May 2024

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A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
14 Feb 2024
good tour knowledge.........................................................
Activity date: 13 Feb 2024

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Luis Q

Reviewed on Expedia
1 Nov 2023
United States
With the way Venice is crowded the skip the line aspect is well worth it. Guide provided lots of interesting insight
Activity date: 31 Oct 2023

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Emma R

Reviewed on Expedia
27 Oct 2023
United Kingdom
Really interesting and definitely worth the visit! Great guide too
Activity date: 26 Oct 2023

8.0 out of 10

Jill W

Reviewed on Expedia
4 Oct 2023
United States
Tour guide spoke English but was difficult to understand. Radios with ear bud utilized for tour. St. Mark's Basilica was awesome! Doge's Palace was a lot of paintings (ceilings/walls/framed art) In Italy nothing seems to run on time due to crowds so plan accordingly.
Activity date: 3 Oct 2023

8.0 out of 10

Anthony

Reviewed on Expedia
24 Sept 2023
United Kingdom
Covered a lot of ground. Just the right tour for what are "must do" attractions in Venice. The skip the line aspect was worthwhile as even slightly out of season at the end of September, the queues were long. Our guide was very informative and showed us all around both places This was the short tour but still covered all you might want to see on a first visit. It was a very good taster tour. Although the start was delayed because of a previous tour it was not rushed. We also managed to avoid getting caught up with the many other tours on the day. You can spend more time in the Basilica after the end of the tour if you wish and the ticket covers admission into a couple of the museums around St. Marks Square, although we did not take advantage of this.
Activity date: 23 Sept 2023

10.0 out of 10

Louise C

Reviewed on Expedia
6 Oct 2023
Canada
We had an excellent guide. A great tour of the Basilica and of the Doges Palace.
Activity date: 5 Oct 2023

10.0 out of 10

Susan N

Reviewed on Expedia
26 Sept 2023
United States
Wonderfully informative tour guide! She was personable and her English was easy to understand, even with her Italian accent. They provide a set of ear buds to use with their receiver, that hangs around your neck. Doge Palace and St. Marks basilica were breathtaking!! Highly recommend!
Activity date: 25 Sept 2023

8.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
19 Sept 2023
Belle visite avec une guide très pro “gloria “ . Beaucoup beaucoup d’informations en revanche peut-être un peu trop pour profiter pleinement du site à certains moments
Activity date: 18 Sept 2023

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