4-Hour Skip-Line Venice Tour: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Express

Highlights

• Skip-the-Line Access
• Key Landmarks
• Expert Local Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Mercati di Rialto

   1h 15min

   Begin near the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic sights. Make your way through the lively Rialto Market, where locals shop for fresh seafood and produce, and learn about the city’s maritime heritage from your expert guide. You’ll uncover stories of how Venice rose from the lagoon to become a global power.

2. 2

   St. Mark's Basilica

   45min

   Next, you'll skip the line into St. Mark's Basilica to admire Venice's most famous church. Inside, your guide will point out the breathtaking Byzantine architecture, including its golden mosaic ceiling, and share its connection to the city’s religious and artistic heritage.

3. 3

   Palazzo Ducale

   2h

   Finish your tour with a visit to the Doge’s Palace. You'll once again skip the line to wander through its luxurious halls, cross the haunting Bridge of Sighs, and explore the palace’s darker side in its historic prisons. There's no better place to discover fascinating insights into Venetian politics and power.

Before you go

Location