Guided tour

Doge Palace and St. Mark's Basilica: Skip The Line Tour

4.5 / 5

5925 reviews

Guided tour

Doge Palace and St. Mark's Basilica: Skip The Line Tour

4.5

5925 reviews

From $83.93 per person

Skip the long lines at the iconic Doge’s Palace and visit St. Mark’s Basilica. Admire beautiful mosaics and impressive artworks and learn the history of the dukes of Venice.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Mobile ticketing
Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration options: 2 - 4 hours
Skip the ticket line
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Japanese
Private or small groups available

Includes

  • Doge's Palace, Saint Mark's Basilica guided tour
  • Access to Doge's Palace
  • Access to Bridge of Sighs
  • Access to Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Access to Pala d'Oro
  • Live tour guide
  • Access to St. Mark’s Museum
  • Access to Piombi Prisons
  • Access to Pozzi Prisons
  • Access to The Doge’s Apartments
Highlights
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace an see its art masterpieces
  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs and reach the prison cell of Giacomo Casanova
  • Visit Saint Mark's Basilica and see its famous bronze horses
  • Admire a beautiful view of Saint Mark's Square from the basilica's terrace
  • Follow an expert guide and learn about rich history of the iconic buildings
Full description

Covid-19 Update

Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.

Discover two of Venice’s most iconic buildings on a guided tour with skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. See impressive artworks, marvel at magnificent interiors, and learn about the times where the Doges ruled this famous floating city. Meet your expert guide and enjoy priority access to Doge’s Palace, the seat of Venetian political power for centuries. Immerse yourself in the European Middle Ages and see masterpieces of art adorning the walls of the palace. Relive the anguish of the prisoners that crossed the Bridge of Sighs at the palace and experience the inside of the prison cell that once hosted Giacomo Casanova. Step inside St. Mark's Basilica, a unique cathedral displaying some of the finest examples of Byzantine art in the world. Uncover the biblical symbolism behind the artworks. Take in the beautiful golden mosaics and marble floor inlays. Listen as your guide tells you the history and the special features of this architectural wonder.

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Meeting point

Meet next to Ponte della Paglia, the bridge with the view of the Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs). You can find the bridge in front of Doge's Palace, facing the lagoon. GPS Coordinates are 45.433538 , 12.340747". Please arrive 15-minutes before the tour's departure time. Late arrivals or no-shows are not eligible for a refund.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Backpacks

Know before you go

  • Tours will not enter the basilica until further notice. When possible, tours will visit the terrace and the museum instead
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 5925 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5
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A thorough well managed tour in a small group of 12 that covered what was promised. In my opinion slightly expensive given the group size and content but probably comparable with others. Essential that people on same tour locate meet point in advance and dress for all weathers as rain in Venice seems to be more common then other places in Italy. If your are late and miss the tour it's Eu15 to re-book. Ticket queues for ferries can create a delay travel time in Venice - buy tickets in advance. Tolerable for children under 10 but take something for them to do en route

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August 28, 2014

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Reviewed by Daniel – United Arab Emirates

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    Gut durchorganisierte Tour mit sehr nettem Guide

    Die Tour war vor Ort top organisiert. Der Treffpunkt war gut zu finden und der englisch sprachige Guide perfekt zu verstehen. Die Tour war auch nie langweilig, sondern immer mit Witz und Humor geführt. Die Voice Audio Geräte haben wunderbar funktioniert, so dass man immer alles gut verstehen konnte, was der Guide erzählt hat. Eine Tour, die für jeden Venedigeinstieg zu empfehlen ist.

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    April 5, 2015

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    Reviewed by Sabine – Germany

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      Excellent tour and guide. Easy booking and finding the meeting spot.

      June 18, 2019

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      Reviewed by Saul – United Kingdom

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        Product ID: 20426

        VA ID: 397201