Venice Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

Your guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica from Saint Mark's square, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.

Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.

Duration: 50 minutes

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

Continue your tour and skip the line inside the Doge's palace. Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realised by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30100 Venice Italy

Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisoned.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Museo Correr, Piazza San Marco San Marco 52, 30124 Venice Italy

At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.

• Guided tour of Doges Palace, Saint Marks Basilica and Saint Marks square
• Entrance fees
• Multilingual tour provided in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and the terrace
• Guaranteed to skip the lines
• Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
• Entry/Admission - Ponte dei Sospiri
• Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace

• Gratuities
• Pala d'oro (€ 5,00)

• Not wheelchair 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
• Back packs are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doges Palace
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• 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
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1258, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Carta Gate, P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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

2 hours 15 minutes