Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line and guided tour
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Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line and guided tour

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 51 reviews
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£75.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Discover the fascinating stories behind Venice's past with your guide
  • Explore the history of Venice that resides inside the Doge's Palace
  • Marvel at St. Mark's Basilica and its dazzling architecture
  • Enjoy a personalized tour experience with a small group of around 15 people
What to expect

This Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica tour is perfect for visitors who want to taste the city. In just a few hours, you'll be taken to two of Venice's most iconic sites, venturing inside the Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark’s Basilica) and the Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace).

The tour starts at the Palazzo Ducale. Once home to the Duke of Venice and the city’s courts, it is the center of Venetian history (and as one of the world’s oldest republics, that’s quite a history). You’ll explore all the best sights of the palace open to the public, from spectacular works produced on demand by artistic masters Tintoretto and Veronese to the evidence of the genius checks and balances that made the republic so successful.

Next, you'll admire the heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square). One of the highlights of this tour comes at the end when skip-the-line access takes you straight into the Basilica, saving precious vacation time. Marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture, where eastern architecture and western design have blended to create a structure with an onion dome, before following your guide through the beautiful frescoes inside the basilica.

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What's included
  • check Skip the line access and entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
  • check Skip the line access to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Tour guide
  • check Small group experience
Where

S. Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Meeting point:
Please meet your guide next to Ponte della Paglia, the bridge with the view of the Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs), in front of the Doge's Palace, facing the lagoon. Your guide will be holding a City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Due to uneven and steep surfaces, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users. Strollers or baby carriages are also not permitted

Not allowed:

  • Please note that Doge's Palace doesn't admit bulky luggage (any luggage whose sum of the three sides exceeds 1 linear meter)
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Please note that the Municipality of Venice will implement an "Access Fee" on specific dates in 2024. To ensure a smooth experience, you're recommended to review the official guidelines and registration procedures before planning your visit

Know in advance:

  • St. Mark's Basilica is subject to closure without notice. When this occurs, guests are offered an extended tour of the basilica and St. Mark’s Square from outside. The tour provider will try to tell you ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to Basilica opening hours, but this isn't always possible. In these cases, there are no refunds or discounts
  • The terraces aren't included in this guided tour, but you can visit them on your own. You can buy a separate ticket in cash on the spot
  • This activity ends inside the Doges' Palace
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 51 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Value for money

4.9/5

Staff

4.6/5

  • OJ

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Het was even zoeken naar de persoon van city wonders. Gids was top

  • Linda Wilson

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Rita was an excellent and knowledgable guide. Continuously making sure everyone was ok and did not have trouble with steps etc. excellent would defin ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Beautiful architecture and our tour guide was very informative.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Valentina was great.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our tour guide Rita was simply amazing, very knowledgeable, helpful and attentive and kind to my mother who is disabled. Always made sure my mother ha ...

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