Public Tour: Power and Religion in Venice

5.0 (1 reviews) Venice, Italy
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Venice
Duration2h 45m
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Discover the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica in all their glory as symbols of the power of the Serenissima Republic and its religion.
Entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Options

English tour
French Tour

Choose this option if you would like to do the tour in French.

Spanish tour

Spanish Language

German Tour

Choose this option if you would like to do the tour in German.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Skip the line tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Palazzo Ducale
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
  2. Basilica di San Marco
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit St. Mark's Basilica with a Professional guide and a Skip the line ticket.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post office in St. Mark’s square, look for a guy witha sign with TOUR written on it.

End point

Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post office in St. Mark’s square, look for a guy witha sign with TOUR written on it.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
  • Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) is required while visiting the basilica
  • For security reasons backpacks are not allowed
  • 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
  • Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators

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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Reviews

5.0 (1)
From
€108.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Destination Venice · Booked through Viator
More activities in Venice
From
€108.00 per person
Check availability