Venice 4 hrs Tour : St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and Walk

Itinerary
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Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

Your guide will give you a brief introduction to the history of Venice and of the Doge's Palace

Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

Enjoy a 2-hour in-dept tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Ducale Sestiere San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

While standing in the courtyard as your guide will introduce you to the Doges Palace architecture and history, see and learn about the Giant Staircase leading up to the Palace and used for formal entrances.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30100 Venice Italy

Walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs connecting the Doge's Palace to the Prisons and learn why it was given this name.

Stop At: Porta Della Carta, Between Basilica di San Marco and Palazzo Ducale, Venice Italy

Learn about the Main entrance of the Doges Palace, the paper door that links the Doges Palace to St Mark's Basilica.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

Start the second part of the Venice day tours package which will focus on St. Mark’s Basilica and Venice city center narrow streets with a 2-hour walking tour including Skip-the-Line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy

We'll discuss the famous landmarks of St. Mark's square, you'll enjoy an in-depth tour of St. Mark's Basilica, to admire the astonishing interior covered in rich and lavish mosaics and you'll learn about the strong Byzantine influences on the city that helped Venice realize its own unique style of architecture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Chiesa di San Zaccaria, Campo San Zaccaria Castello 4693, 30122 Venice Italy

During the tour you will also see the beautiful San Zacharia's church (exterior only), set in a quiet square, with its rich façade, a blend of gothic and renaissance style.

Stop At: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, Venice Italy

Admire from outside the Renaissance S. Maria Formosa church built on the site of a former 7th century church. The name "formosa" refers to an apperance of Holy Virgin in the form of a voluptuous woman.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Calle del Paradiso, Venice Italy

Cross Ponte del Paradiso bridge and enter a typical Hidden Venice alley "calle" to admire examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture.

• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
• Headset to hear the guide clearly when there are more than 8 participants in the group
• Guaranteed to skip the lines
• Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
• Entry/Admission - Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale
• Entry/Admission - Piazza San Marco
• Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace

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

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops 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
• Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside St Mark's Basilica
• At certain times it may not be possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
• Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when skip-the-line reservation isn't required.
• 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
• Small group Tour - maximum 16 people - Min 5 people
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Giardini Reali, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

4 hours