Skip the ticket lines on a guided tour of St. Mark's Golden Basilica and the Gothic Doge's Palace, featuring 1,000 years of history. Discover the Prisons, Bridge of Sighs, and the History Gallery.
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 2 - 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- French, Spanish, German, English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Gloria, our tour guide was excellent. She has big knowledge about the places we have visited. She was funny and talked about stories with so much detail I will remember this more than photos. Thank you !
tour was excellent. That said pretty sure you could do the audio guide or find your own audio guide for way less. but it took care of the planning and our guide was fantastic.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Backpacks
Know before you go
- PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BELL TOWER OPTIONS MAY INCLUDE EITHER AN EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL SAN MARCO BASILICA GUIDED VISIT (it depends on the selected by you option)
- On Sundays, festive days, and unscheduled religious celebrations, the visit is scheduled with direct access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor, from where the mosaics can be seen partially
- Pala D'Oro is not included in the tour
- The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- The dress code must be followed to enter the basilica
- During some days of high turnout or for other unforeseen reasons, the waiting time to access St. Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected