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

Discover the soul of Venice with this fascinating 2-hour guided tour that will take you to discover two of the city's most emblematic jewels: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. With your ticket, you can visit these monuments accompanied by a local guide and forget about the long queues that usually form at the ticket office. This is the stress-free way to explore Venice!

The Doge's Palace, with its imposing Gothic architecture, is one of the most photographed places in the city. And no wonder, because every corner of this palace hides a fascinating story. Inside you will see, among others

• The Museum of the Opera House: This consists of 7 rooms that house original remains of the palace, such as columns, arches and large windows. A real journey into the past.
• The Sala del Maggior Consiglio: The jewel of the palace and one of the largest halls in Europe. Here you can admire masterpieces by artists such as Veronese and Tintoretto. A delight for art lovers!
• The Armoury: A museum that exhibits an impressive collection of weapons, ammunition, swords, armour and even instruments of torture.
• La Scala dei Giganti: Antonio Rizzo's famous work of art through which the most illustrious personalities of the time circulated. Just climbing these stairs is an experience in itself.

The visit also includes a walk across the iconic Bridge of Sighs, an enclosed white limestone structure that connects the New Prison with the rooms of the Doge's Palace, where prisoners were interrogated. A place full of mystery and legends!

But that's not all, because you will also be amazed by the majestic Basilica of St. Mark. More than a temple, it is a masterpiece of Byzantine art with facades adorned with incredible mosaics, reliefs and imposing domes.

Inside the Basilica, the St. Mark's Museum awaits you, where you can admire the bronze statues stolen from the Hippodrome of Constantinople and the original St. Mark's Horses. From the museum, you can also access the terrace where you can enjoy one of the best views of St. Mark's Square and the city of Venice in general.

And if you want to complete your day in Venice, add when booking the option that includes:

• A typical Italian lunch in a traditional restaurant to taste the best of Venetian cuisine. What better way to relax after a walk through history!
• After lunch, you will enjoy a boat trip with panoramic views of the island of Murano. There, a visit to a glass factory awaits you to discover the ancient art of glassblowing. Take a little piece of Venice with you.

If you choose this option, both activities will follow the guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.

Whichever you choose, you are in for an experience that will make you enjoy every moment. Are you ready to live it?