Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Take a 2-hour tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, two must-visit Venice monuments. With a guide, you’ll follow in the footsteps of the Venetian doges, the elected officials who ruled the city for centuries.
A tour not only to see Venice, but to experience this city through its history and glorious past, still shining in its historical sites and legendary characters.

Options

SPA - Option + Lunch & Murano

Duration: 5 hours
Option with Lunch and Murano: A tour to discover the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, followed by lunch and a glass factory visit in Murano.

French 11:00am with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

ENG - Option + Lunch & Murano

Duration: 5 hours
Option with Lunch & Murano: Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour with Lunch & Glass Factory visit in Murano.

English 2:45pm with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

Spanish 10:30am with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

Italian 2:45pm with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

FRE - Option + Lunch & Murano

Duration: 5 hours
Option with Lunch and Murano: A tour to discover the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, followed by lunch and a glass factory visit in Murano

Spanish 11:00am with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

ENG -Basilica & Doge's Palace

Duration: 2 hours
Basilica & Doge's Palace tour: This option includes guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica main nave and the Doge's Palace. No Terrace or Pala d'Oro.

English 11:00am with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

SPA - 12:00pm with Pala d'Oro

Duration: 3 hours
Tour with Pala d'Oro ticket: This tour includes guided visit to the Doge's Palace and the ground floor of St. Mark's Basilica and ticket to the Pala d'Oro

Portuguese 2:45pm with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

ENG - 12:00pm with Pala d'Oro

Duration: 3 hours
Tour with Pala d'Oro ticket: This tour includes guided visit to the Doge's Palace and the ground floor of St. Mark's Basilica and ticket to the Pala d'Oro

Spanish 2:45pm with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

Spanish 10:00am with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

Italian 11:00am with Terrace

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour with Terrace: This tour includes a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace & Museum and the Doge's Palace. No Pala d'Oro.

What's included

  • Personal Headsets
  • Ticket to the Pala d'Oro (if option selected)
  • Skip the line ticket to the Doge's Palace
  • Two-course lunch: main and second course + side dish, water and coffee (if option selected)
  • Skip the line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Ticket to the Basilica's Museum and Terrace (if option selected)
  • Qualified guide
  • Transfer to Murano by boat and visit to a glass factory (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    Pass by
    Admire Saint Mark's Square and all the buildings and monument around it.
  2. Basilica di San Marco
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica offers an unforgettable journey through one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will admire the Basilica’s extraordinary golden mosaics, rich Byzantine architecture, and centuries of history and art.
  3. Palazzo Ducale
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the palace’s most famous areas, including the inner courtyard, the magnificent institutional halls decorated by artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese, the Doge’s Apartments, and the impressive Hall of the Great Council.

    You will also cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the ancient prisons, while discovering fascinating stories and insights into the history of the Venetian Republic.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet our staff at Campo San Zaccaria, in front of the shop opposite to the Church.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For security reasons, large backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • No refund will be given for no shows or late comers.
  • Wheelchair partially accessible, due to structural reasons some areas of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica are not accessible, so the tour may be limited. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer.
  • The tour will be provided rain or shine, though may be cancelled if tides are exceptionally high. In this case we'll provide a full refund
  • Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
  • 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 entry is €12. Museum or Pala d’Oro €24, both €36. Doge’s Palace €35. Remaining value covers operational costs, hosting services, app content, and licensed guides with audio systems.

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 within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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