Explore Venice’s top attractions, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, on this small group guided tour or a private one. Save time with skip-the-line tickets and VIP access.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private or small groups available
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Our guide was fantastic. Her sharing of the history was outstanding. In addition, she was willing to moderate the pace of the tour to match our older legs. And she was able to time our position at the top to allow us the see and hear the clock change from 2:55 to 3pm so we could see the numerals change and observe the bell struck 3 times. Her explanation of the mosaic process foe ceiling, Arch and wall art in St Mark's was impressive. We believe we got the right value for the price I paid.
Our guide was fantastic, she was very passionate about her culture and extremely knowledgeable about her history. We loved listening to her and learnt a lot
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Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
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What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Long pants
- Long-sleeved shirt
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Backpacks
Know before you go
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and/or flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
- Due to the religious nature of the Basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. The activity provider cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety.
- If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. No refund will be issued.
- Due to limited terrace ticket availability, access to the Pala d'Oro (Golden Altar) will be offered on select dates instead.