Why choose this Venice tour ?
Join a small group guided tour for a more personalized and interactive experience.
Benefit from pre-reserved tickets to make the most of your valuable vacation time.
See the major highlights of the city St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in one 3-hour tour.
Explore Venice and its major monuments with an expert local guide with insider knowledge.
Leave your tour and guide with enough knowledge to enrich the rest of your visit to this unique Italian city.
Make the most of your Venice adventure
What makes Venice: St.Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Tickets a unique experience ?
Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets.
Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know “the Floating City” and its origins.
Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance.
Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions that both play an important role in St Mark’s history.
Continue on to the Basilica of St.Mark, and enter the cathedral with your pre-reserved tickets.
Take in its sheer size and the fascinating golden mosaics inside. Learn about the design of the monument, called the Church of Gold, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power.
Listen to the story of the life-size Horses of St Mark’s Basilica, said to be some of Europe’s finest creations.
Find out the answers to all of your questions and more as you accompany your guide on this well-planned walking tour in Venice.
Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace. You’ll walk straight into this opulent palazzo with our with pre-reserved tickets.
Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges through the ornate Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace, and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark.
Stroll over to the Old Prison that was once part of the Doge’s Palace. Learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice.
Listen to the extraordinary story of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice.
Your admission ticket to the Doges Palace also includes entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy.
Generally, you can visit the Correr Museum after your tour has ended. You may also have tickets for the next morning, depending on the hour of the tour you book.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your passport or ID card in order to prove your age if you have selected a discounted ticket.
- Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed and there is no place to leave them so you will be denied entry.
- Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
- Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees.
- Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
- In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
- If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
- Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
- 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
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
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Venice: St.Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Tickets Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Expert local guide with insider’s knowledge
- 3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace
- Tickets for the Correr Museum
- Admission to National Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana
- Pre-reserved tickets for Doge’s Palace
- Small group tour for a more personalized experience
- Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark’s basilica
Not Included
- Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walks In Europe.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 661 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Bring your passport or ID card in order to prove your age if you have selected a discounted ticket
• Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed and there is no place to leave them so you will be denied entry
• Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica
• Both sites can be subject to unforeseen closures due to liturgical celebrations. In such an event, your guides will give explanations from outside
• Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees
• Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
•In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
• If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
