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Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and Pala d'Oro

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Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and Pala d'Oro
4.404031 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.404031 out of 5 stars
6252 reviews

Join this walking tour that covers the most significant highlights of St. Mark’s Square, with skip-the-line entrance to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

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Duration 2 - 5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Optional audio guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Paulette – United States

Skip the line and all the interesting stories and history.

R
Rich – Austria

Skip-the-line is a must and so worth the price! We must have walked past a hundred tourists waiting in line to see the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. The latter of these two was so absolutely stunning, it was the absolute highlight of 8 days in 3 cities in Italy - hands down. And, Denise, was the best tour guide we've had - anywhere in the world! She was positive, knowledgable, adapted to changes, answered questions to the best of her ability (it's okay to say "I don't know" now and then!). She was a delightful guide and made the experience just that much better, highlighting the best parts of the basilica in the short time we had.

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Highlights

  • Enjoy priority entrance to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica
  • See the impressive halls of Sala del Maggior Consiglio
  • Walk over the Bridge of Sights
  • See the Museum and the Terrace of the Basilica of St.Mark's

Full description

Set off on a guided walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the Doge's Palace, and St Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry.
Meet your guide at St. Mark’s Square and head for Doge's Palace, the extraordinary palace that served as the seat of Venetian political power for centuries. Enter the splendid rooms, with hundreds of painted masterpieces.
Explore where the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a 1,000-year republic and admire the details of the medieval gold staircase. See the famous Bridge of Sighs. Enter the notorious Venetian prison that held Giacomo Casanova.
Visit St Mark’s Basilica and enjoy a guided tour of this Byzantine masterpiece, with its beautiful gold mosaics and marble floor inlays. See the treasure and the terrace of the Basilica of St.Mark's

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Entrance ticket to Doge's Palace
  • Entrance to the St. Mark's Basilica
  • Access to the museum and terrace (if option selected)
  • Glassblowing demonstration (if option selected)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • The tour will enter inside St. Mark’s Basilica. Tours will also visit the basilica's Terrace and its Museum
  • A maximum of 20 people are permitted on each tour
  • From November to March, tours can be bilingual

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 6252 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Paulette – United StatesJune 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Skip the line and all the interesting stories and history.
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Rich – AustriaApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Skip-the-line is a must and so worth the price! We must have walked past a hundred tourists waiting in line to see the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. The latter of these two was so absolutely stunning, it was the absolute highlight of 8 days in 3 cities in Italy - hands down. And, Denise, was the best tour guide we've had - anywhere in the world! She was positive, knowledgable, adapted to changes, answered questions to the best of her ability (it's okay to say "I don't know" now and then!). She was a delightful guide and made the experience just that much better, highlighting the best parts of the basilica in the short time we had.
J
Jessie – United StatesFebruary 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Lise was so knowledgeable and kind. We had a fantastic experience!

Product ID: 6503

Activity provider:Very Viva Venice Srl

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