Venice Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica fast entrance Private tour

Venice, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the heart & soul of Venice on this exclusive private tour, designed to showcase the city's most iconic landmarks. Perfect for all travelers & families.
Why book this private tour:
St. Mark's Square: begin your adventure in the heart of Venice, surrounded by breathtaking architecture.
Enjoy a fast entrance to St. Mark's Basilica, a masterpiece of Italo-Byzantine design & learn about St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice represented with a lion's symbol.
Doge's Palace: Step into the former residence of Venice's rulers & explore its opulent rooms adorned with priceless art. This palace symbolized Venice's power & wealth during its golden age.
Bridge of Sighs: Hear the fascinating & bittersweet stories behind this iconic bridge which connected the Doge's Palace to the historic prisons where Casanova was imprisoned
Visit a Murano Glass Factory & witness a live demonstration by a skilled Venetian glassblower.
Book now & Enjoy a personalized experience with a passionate local guide.

Options

Spanish
French
with Basilica access

with Basilica access

German
English

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
  • entry to St. Mark's (if option selected)
  • Private Guide for 2 hours
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    30m
    Your tour starts at St.Mark's square where the guide will let you admire the beauty of the most famous square of the city
  2. Basilica di San Marco
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    After seeing the famous square you will admire St. Mark's Basilica from outdoor
  3. Palazzo Ducale
    30m · Admission ticket included
    At this point you will move to the Doge's Palace and visit it without wait in the line thaks to your skip the line ticket
  4. Ponte dei Sospiri
    15m
    have a walk through the Venice's Canal and discover the most romantic bridge of the city

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

St. Mark's Square, between the 2 columns. Your guide will have a sign with your name on it.

End point

St. Mark's Square, between the 2 columns. Your guide will have a sign with your name on it.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please be on time to avoid losing entry and thus missing the tour.
  • Please note: if you need the wheelchair, you may not be able to access all the areas of the attractions, due to architectural restrictions
  • Please note: in some areas of the attractions the stroller may be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions
  • Please note: The tour will include also the free glass blowing demonstration in a traditional glass factory, in Venice city centre.
  • Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle.
  • Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience!
  • The order of the itinerary and start time is subject to change according to ticket availability and security reasons. You will always be notified.
  • Please note: the Basilica is a religious place and as such, local authorities can decide to close it without any previous announcement. In this case, you will spend more time visiting the rest of the itinerary.
  • Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person. Doge's Palace tickets are priced at €30 per adult. All additional charges are considered administrative costs

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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