Skip-the-Line Tours in Venice

See the most important attractions in Venice with this half-day walking tour of St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the neighborhood between St. Mark's and the Rialto Bridge. Walk the busy streets from St. Mark's to the Rialto area to learn more about these lively neighborhoods. Walk past the queues with skip-the-line access for a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Learn more about Venetian history at these two famous sights.

Venture away from the crowds to discover hidden corners of Venice and some of the city's finest art on this 2-hour guided tour of the Accademia Gallery plus the Santa Croce and Dorsoduro districts. Admire masterworks by Venetian painters like Veronese and Titian at the museum, and then stroll through the surrounding neighborhoods with a guide to discover inspiring canal views and one of Venice's last surviving gondola shipyards.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

Tick off two of Venice's most popular attractions without having to wait in line on this half-day tour. Marvel at the monuments of St. Mark's Square, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent Doge's Palace, then visit St. Mark's Basilica, the Golden Basilica. Also included is an optional cruise to visit a glass factory on Murano Island.

See two of Venice's top sights in one 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines that typically form outside these important attractions. Marvel at the golden mosaics that adorn the interior of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the finest masterpiece of Byzantine art. Walk through the ornately-decorated halls of the Doge's Palace and imagine life during the Venetian golden age. Immerse yourself in the history of Venice through two of its most important buildings.

Explore the most famous sites in Venice with an insider guide on this walking tour. Learn the history of iconic attractions around St Mark's Square, and explore the commercial heart of this ancient city as you walk across the Rialto Bridge. Head to the front of the long line at St Mark's Basilica to admire the cathedral's glittering gold splendor without the wait. Rest your feet, but not your eyes and emotions for a quintessential 30-minute shared gondola ride with a local gondoliere from the Grand Canal (if Gondola ride tour selected). Optional upgrades include a small-group tour with a water taxi ride along the Grand Canal and a guided tour of the Doge's Palace at St Mark's Square.

Get exclusive, skip-the-line access to the very best of Venice on a private, 6-hour walking and gondola tour of the city. Learn about Venetian art and culture as you trace a route from Piazza San Marco to the elaborate Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Discover the remarkable architecture and history of the Basilica San Marco, and continue through a series of churches, landmarks and picture-perfect highlights. Finish the day in true Venice style with a private gondola ride through the iconic canals of Venice.

Skip the line and leave the modern world behind on a 2-hour guided tour of the Doge's Palace in Venice. Discover layers of rich history, from 14th-century foundations to a gilded staircase and the picturesque Bridge of Sighs. Step into the world of powerful doges, merchants and explorers, and learn about Venetian culture and traditions through one of the city's most dramatic landmarks.

The Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica are two of Venice's most beloved destinations, but the two landmarks can have ticket lines to match. See both landmarks with a private guide on a 2-hour tour that includes skip the line access, so you can make the most of your time in Venice.

Get an in-depth look at two of Venice's most popular attractions with this skip-the-line 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. See glittering mosaics inside the church and lavish rooms once inhabited by rulers of the Venetian Republic. Explore the fascinating history of La Serenissima in one combination tour.

Enjoy the best of Venice with this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.

Venice is one of the world's most visited destinations, but you'll beat the crowds on this in-depth guided tour, which includes skip-the-line access to the Basilica of San Marco and Doge's Palace. Listen to private commentary on the history and architecture of the fabled Renaissance city as you travel between sights with your own personal guide.

View two highlights of St. Mark's Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this 2-hour walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge's Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison building as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice's republic. Then, tour St. Mark's Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece. Admission fees included.

Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes and iconic architecture of St. Mark's Basilica on a 1-hour guided tour of the cathedral. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, and hear the story of how St. Mark's body came to rest in the city. See how the unique building combines Eastern and Western architecture, and stand before the stunning Pala d'Oro altar, which glimmers with gold, gems and precious stones.

Walk in the footsteps of the powerful leaders who once ruled the Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge's Palace. Bypass the long wait to get inside the magnificent palazzo in the heart of St. Mark's Square, and follow a guide through historic halls, chambers, and apartments richly decorated with treasures of Renaissance art. Leave the grandeur behind when you cross the famous Bridge of Sighs to enter the old prison, listening to legends of the many figures who passed through this must-see Venetian landmark.

Delve into Venetian history on a 3-hour tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy entrance access to your first stop: legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge's Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Immerse yourself in the history of Venice with this 2.5-hour tour of the Doge's Palace, followed by a walking tour covering some of the city's lesser-known attractions. Skip the line at the Doge's Palace, then follow your guide on a tour of its remarkable architecture and decoration, accompanied by informative commentary. On the walking tour, visit hidden gems such as the Scala of the Bovolo and La Fenice Theater. Entrance fees to Doges Palace are included, walking tour points of interest include external views only.

Save precious time and make the most of a visit to the Doge's Palace in Venice with a private, skip-the-line tour that lets you bypass the long queue and head right inside the Gothic centerpiece of St. Mark's Square. Admire Renaissance masterpieces as a guide describes the political intrigue and scandals that took place inside majestic halls and the notorious palace prison. After the tour, raise a glass to Venice's rich winemaking heritage with a tasting and appetizers at a cozy wine parlor.

Skip the long lines at the Doge's Palace and explore the historic heart of Venice on a 3-hour tour with a local guide. Walk through the neighborhoods of Saint Mark's and Castello, where you'll find a series of historic landmarks, and get a guided introduction to the magnificent Doge's Palace. This 3-hour Venice tour features headsets so you won't miss a word of the guide's stories, and includes skip-the-line tickets at the Doge's Palace.

Have only a limited amount of time to explore Venice? See most of the city's major landmarks, and even explore the Doge's Palace, on this introductory, small-group tour. Visit the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, the Teatro La Fenice opera house, and more, and learn about the city's millennia of history from your guide. Then, skip the line and head right inside the Doge's Palace. Your tickets also grant you entry to several museums, including the Venice National Archaeological Museum and the Museo Correr.