Venice Super Saver: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tours plus Venice Walking Tour

4 Hours

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Hotel Pickup Offered

English

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Overview

See two of Venice's most iconic attractions and save 10% when you book them together with this Super Saver. Head to the front of the long queues with skip-the-line access to the famed Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Learn the history behind these architectural wonders from your local guide, and explore some of Venice's lesser-known sights on a walking tour. Complete both tours in the same day with a 3-hour break in between to spend at your leisure.

Combine two best-selling Venice tours at a discounted price
Skip the line at two top Venice attractions: Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica
Explore the opulent public rooms of Doge's Palace, see Veronese paintings and walk across the Bridge of Sights
Learn all about the Doges of Venice who ruled the Republic of Venice until the late-18th-century
Admire the extravagant interiors of St Mark's Basilica and see the Pala D'Oro canopy
See St Mark's Square as well as hidden gems such as San Zaccaria Church on a walking tour

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What To Expect

Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Tour (2 hours):After meeting your guide outside the Royal Gardens in central Venice, walk to the nearby Doge's Palace at St Mark's Square. Admire the magnificent Gothic exterior, and then skip straight to the front of the queue so you can head inside and start exploring. Follow your guide through the palace's ornate public rooms adorned from floor to ceiling with gilded decor and murals, including paintings by Renaissance masters Tintoretto and Veronese.As you explore, your guide will share details about the powerful doges who ruled the Venetian Republic for centuries. Hear about their fearsome governing tactics, and then step across the famous Bridge of Sighs into the connected prison network where enemies of the republic were locked up. After you've emerged back into the daylight of St Mark's Square, enjoy a 3-hour break at your leisure before your next tour begins.Skip the Line: Small-Group Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica (2 hours):Meet your tour back in St Mark's Square and learn about the crown jewel of this piazza - the Italo-Byzantine St Mark's Basilica. Head to the front of the line and step inside the awe-inspiring cathedral. Admire the soaring golden domes, marble mosaics and intricate murals of the lavish interior. Your tour includes access to the dazzling Pala d'Oro altar, which was created by generations of Venetian goldsmiths. You'll have approximately 40 minutes inside the Basilica to explore.Next, escape the crowds of St Mark's Square and follow your guide through lesser-known backstreets. Learn about some of Venice's hidden gems, such as the Gothic San Zaccaria Church, as your guide shares tales of the city's colorful characters and history. Your tour concludes back at the original departure point in St Mark's Square. See the 'View additional info' link below for a map of the start point for your first tour.