Venice Exclusive : Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tour (Skip-the line)

Dive deep into Venice’s history with a 3-hour guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the world’s most stunning churches. As the name suggests, this cathedral is bound tightly to Venice’s patron, St. Mark, and the saint’s remains are in fact here. Admire the breathtaking golden mosaics covering the high walls, which together with gold, silver, glass, and precious materials combine to create one of the major treasures of the Basilica. See the Pala d’Oro, an altarpiece made from hundreds of pieces of enamel on a golden leaf.

✔ Skip the lines to enter the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica
✔ Walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs
✔ Pass through impressive halls where the doges ruled the Most Serene Republic of Venice
✔ Walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs
✔Admire the golden mosaics and treasures of St. Mark’s Basilica

The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark’s Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, northern Italy. It is the most famous of the city’s churches and one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. It lies at the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco, adjacent and connected to the Doge’s Palace. Originally it was the chapel of the Doge, and has been the city’s cathedral only since 1807.

Start by exploring St. Mark’s Square with your guide before heading into the busy cathedral with skip-the-ticket-line entry.

You’ll see the Pala d’Oro altarpiece in person before heading to the limited-access first-floor terrace. From here you’ll admire views across the lagoon and see the famous bronze horses up close. Hear how they traveled all the way to Paris and back in Napoleon’s time.
Next, you’ll use the priority entrance to reach Doge’s Palace, formerly the residence of the leader of the Republic of Venice.

The Doge’s Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Venetian Republic. It was founded in 1340, and extended and modified in the following centuries. It became a museum in 1923, and is one of the 11 museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Bring passport or ID card
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Pets, shorts, luggage or large bags, short skirts, sleeveless shirts are not allowed
• Please note that entrance to the Venice Museums is allowed only with the Green Pass and ID (except for minors under 12 years of age). Customers who cannot show a Green Pass and ID upon entry to the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica will not receive a refund
• Until further notice, entrance inside St. Mark’s Basilica is not possible due to ongoing restoration work. Tours will visit the basilica’s Terrace and its Museum instead
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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• Experienced tour guide
• Admission tickets to the Doge’s Palace
• Admission tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Headsets (when needed)
• Skip-the line entry

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

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• This Tour is Provided by Chao Rome Tour.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.