Tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with Entry
Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Duration:
3 Hours
From
€116
Minimum Age:
0+
5.0 / 5.0
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Discover the best of Venice in just three hours with this small-group guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
Enjoy a more personalized and interactive experience as you explore the city’s most iconic landmarks in the company of an expert local guide. With pre-reserved tickets, you’ll skip the long lines and make the most of your precious vacation time.
Step inside the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica, with its golden mosaics and rich history, then continue to the Doge’s Palace, a symbol of Venice’s political power and artistic grandeur. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights, local legends, and stories that bring the city to life.
By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Venice’s past and present—along with tips and knowledge to enrich the rest of your stay in this one-of-a-kind Italian city.
✔ Expert local guide with insider's knowledge
✔ 3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace
✔ Tickets for the Correr Museum
✔ Admission to National Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana
✔ Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace
✔ Small group tour for a more personalized experience
✔ Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica
✘ Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
✘ Transportation to/from the meeting point
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your passport or ID card in order to prove your age if you have selected a discounted ticket.
- Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed and there is no place to leave them so you will be denied entry.
- Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
- Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees.
- Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
- In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
- If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
- Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
