Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Italy, Veneto, Venice
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  • 2 hours
  • Venice
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

There is so much to see and do in the incredible Floating City of Venice, so why should you spend your precious vacation time waiting in line? With Skip-the-Line Access to two of Venice’s unmissable sights, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, you can immerse yourself in Venetian history and maximize your time in Venice on this carefully curated tour.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

In just a few hours your professional guide takes you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

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

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. We’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.
With your guide on hand to lead you through the most important rooms, to explain magnificent frescoes and to tell you the tales behind every nook and cranny, your visit to the Doge’s Palace will be the perfect way to wrap up your tour through the history and culture of Venice.


Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

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

Next we admire the heart of Venice – St. Mark’s Square, once pronounced the “finest drawing room in all of Europe” by Napoleon. With Skip the Line Access we’ll get straight inside St. Mark’s Basilica, saving precious vacation time that would otherwise have been wasted in line. 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.

After the tour, at your own expense, you can also get the chance to climb up to the first floor terraces, which offer beautiful views over the piazza, photo opportunities and some down time to soak up everything you have learned on your tour.


Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Skip the line Access and entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
  • Skip the Line Access to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Groups of 20 people or less
  • Audio headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
  • Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace

Exclusions
  • Food/Beverage
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
  • 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Doge's Palace, P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy


Return Details

Doge's Palace, P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

Penny_W

28 Apr, 2024

Very knowledgeable guide very informative but was disappointed we could not even look in the gift shop Or have enough time for the restroom before we went to the church Skip the line going to the church did not work waited 30 minutes

mgordoncsw

27 Apr, 2024

The tour guide was adequate but allowed for a coffee/bathroom break of 20 minutes on a 2 hour tour which is completely disrespectful to those who wished to learn and receive a fully guided experience.

Francesca_B

25 Apr, 2024

Our tour guide Angela was amazing! She was knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. Would highly recommend

Maxine B

24 Apr, 2024

Excellent guide with audio headset. Very informative and just the right pace. Beautiful paintings to see and admire. Very busy at St Mark’s but handled very well.

lindsaypasset

23 Apr, 2024

Iole was an excellent guide. Highly recommend this tour! She was very knowledgeable and had a sense of humor which I can appreciate.

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