Venice Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

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Duration: 3 hours
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Experience Highlights

Delve into the rich history of Venice with this guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to these two popular attractions and join a local guide who knows the stories behind them. Explore the impressive interiors of the Doge's Palace such as its Great Council Hall and then access the basilica's terrace to enjoy the views.

This walking tour is exclusively in English and lasts approximately 3 hours .

  • Explore two of Venice's iconic sights in one day in groups of around 20 people .
  • Avoid the queues with priority access tickets to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.
  • Exclusive access to the terrace of the basilica where you can enjoy incredible views of St. Mark's Square and part of the city.
  • Enjoy the company of an expert guide who will tell you the fascinating history of both monuments.

What’s included

  • Guided tour in English of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
  • Priority tickets to avoid queuing at both monuments
  • Expert guide in art history
  • Special access to the terraces of St. Mark's Basilica

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Step by Step

Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Venice with this guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica . This walking tour is exclusively in English and will last approximately 3 hours . It starts at the famous St. Mark's Square, where you will be met by an expert guide. Thanks to priority access tickets you will be able to enter each of these monuments directly and without queuing .

Together with your guide and in groups of about 20 people you will explore the interior of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the most important examples of Byzantine architecture in the world. Admire its ornate façade and enter its interior, you will be amazed by the golden mosaics and art treasures it houses. You will also have special access to the terraces of the basilica, from where you can enjoy spectacular views of Venice.

You will then head to the Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. Once inside the palace, you can visit the opulent royal chambers, explore the Great Council Hall and even stroll across the iconic Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to the prisons. Your guide will tell you the history and secrets of this impressive place of worship.

Headphones will be provided at the start of the tour if required.

Reviews

4.9
· 402 Reviews
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    A.
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    An impressive tour, the guides were charming and the places visited were simply spectacular, worth every euro!
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    S.
    5
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    Amazing tour. The guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica was truly unforgettable. Highly recommended.
  • S
    S.
    5
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    I loved the guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. I learned a lot about the history and architecture of these impressive places.
  • C
    C.
    5
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    The tour was a blast, I was impressed with the architecture of the palace. The guide was very knowledgeable and I loved learning about the history of Venice.
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