Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Unlock the secrets of Venice in just 3 unforgettable hours.
Step into the heart of the floating city and discover its rich past through two of its most iconic landmarks: the Doge’s Palace and the majestic St Mark’s Basilica.

Meet your expert guide in St Mark’s Square and get immersed in centuries of political and religious power.
Skip the lines to explore the Doge’s Palace: grand halls, secret prisons, and masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto.

Then access St Mark’s Basilica and its exclusive terraces — a rare, breathtaking view over the city.

This small-group tour is only in English to ensure a high-quality, engaging experience. Ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors.

Looking for the full Venice experience?
Choose the 7-hour upgrade: start with a walking tour through hidden alleys and iconic sights, enjoy a 30-min gondola ride, and then join the same guided visit of Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica.

Select the correct option at checkout for the full experience.

Options

Venice Full Day Upgrade

Duration: 7 hours
Guided tour: Includes the Doge’s Palace and Basilica + a walking tour and a 30-mins gondola ride for the most complete Venice experience!

Private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

Private option: Private Venice experience: skip the lines at Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s with exclusive Sky Walk access for your group

Doge’s & St Mark’ Basilica

Duration: 3 hours
Guided Tour: Skip the line for a 3h tour of Venice’s top landmarks, with access to stunning mosaics, grand halls & panoramic terraces!

What's included

Guided walking tour + 30mins Gondola Ride (If upgrade option purchased)
Skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica
Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces (€24)
Licensed English speaking guide
Palazzo Ducale visit

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Basilica di San Marco
1h · Admission ticket included

This tour takes you inside the center of the religious power of Venice, the beautiful Basilica of St Marks with our skip-the-line access, where our expert history guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of this astonishing landmark-church that boasts a profusion of polychrome domes, walls clad in marbles and, inside, over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf.
Palazzo Ducale
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

The highlight of the tour is our exclusive special visit of the Doge's Palace, the very symbol of political Venice, an impressive structure composed of layers of building elements and ornamentation, from its 14th and 15th century original foundations to the significant Renaissance and opulent Mannerist adjunctions and today hosting paintings from world renown artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese and set to the grand ball of Venice Carnival.
We’ll have a very exclusive access to the closed-to-general-public secret passages including the old torture chambers and prisons.
From the prisons you will visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, to visit the great ballrooms, the great Councils hall, and the Doge’s lavish apartments and the “Opera Museum” boasting astonishing collection of portrait including Renaissance and Mannerism with prominent “Venitian school” paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
Ponte dei Sospiri
10m

You will also have the chance to walk the famous bridge of sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Standard tour: Meet at 1:45 PM in St. Mark’s Sq., under the lion column, in front of Doge’s Palace. Look for the white “Towns of Italy” sign.

Full Day Upgrade:
• 9:15 AM – Walking Tour & Gondola Ride
• 1:45 PM – Doge’s Palace & Basilica Tour
Same meeting point. Move independently. Be 15 min early!

End point

Standard tour: Meet at 1:45 PM in St. Mark’s Sq., under the lion column, in front of Doge’s Palace. Look for the white “Towns of Italy” sign.

Full Day Upgrade:
• 9:15 AM – Walking Tour & Gondola Ride
• 1:45 PM – Doge’s Palace & Basilica Tour
Same meeting point. Move independently. Be 15 min early!

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
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.
We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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