Visit two Venice highlights on a 3-hour, guided tour through St. Mark's Basilica and the Doges' Palace, with skip-the-line entrance that lets you make the most of your time in the city. See the rich ornamentation and artwork inside St. Mark's Basilica, then follow in the footsteps of Venice's powerful doges in a sumptuous masterpiece of Venetian Gothic design. This 3-hour combination tour includes skip-the-line admission at both locations.
Perfect for first-time visitors
Combination tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doges' Palace
Skip the line admission at both locations
See the art and artifacts in St. Mark's
Explore the former residence of Venice's doge rulers
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Professional guide for 2 hours
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Entry or Admission - Basilica di San Marco
Entry or Admission - Doge's Palace
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Exclusions
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure point
Between the two white column in St Mark's Square
Departure Time
9:30am
Return Details
Concludes at Doge's Palace, San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia, Italy
What To Expect
Meet a guide and group at a central location on St. Mark's Square, then walk past the lines and enter the soaring gates of St. Mark's Basilica. Follow your guide to the most important parts of the basilica, often called the "Golden Church" for the gleaming mosaics that cover much of the ceiling and walls. Highlights of St. Mark's Basilica include the church's golden dome, a treasury of remarkable artifacts, and the presbytery, whose altarpiece is encrusted with pearls, sapphires, emeralds, and garnets. Following your time in St. Mark's Basilica, continue a short distance to the Doges' Palace, once the residence of the powerful rulers who controlled the Republic of Venice. See the Doges' elegant apartments and public rooms, with masterpiece artwork throughout the building. Don't miss the grand Scala d'Oro, or golden staircase, and the golden ceiling of the Sala de Maggior Consiglio, where Venice's great council would meet to decide the fate of the island republic. This 3-hour tour concludes at the Doges' Palace.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate, if we do not reach this minimum there is a possibility the tour will be cancelled and customers refunded
A moderate amount of walking is involved, not suitable for those with limited mobility
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
The group is up to 20 people
If you arrive late you might loose the entrance or a part of the tour.
The itinerary of the tour can change in the order depending on the tickets availability
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is No cancellation fee
If you cancel within 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 100 percent cancellation fee