Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour: Heart of Venice

Highlights

• Expert Guide & Headsets Included
• St. Mark's Square: Historic Center

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza San Marco

   50min

   St. Mark's Square has always been the most important Square in Venice and it has been defined as "the most beautiful drawing room of Europe".

2. 2

   Palazzo Ducale

   Pass by

   The Doge's Palace is one of the finest example of Venetian Gothic style. It was the residence of the Doge, and the political and judicial heart of the city.

3. 3

   Campanile di San Marco

   Pass by

   St. Mark's Bell tower is one of the iconic symbol of Venice. Discover its history and how it was rebuilt after the collapse of 1902.

4. 4

   Torre dell'Orologio

   Pass by

   The Clock Tower is an early Renaissance building on the north side of the Piazza San Marco.

5. 5

   Procuratie Vecchie

   Pass by

   The Procuratie (literally, "procuracies") are three connected buildings on St Mark's Square. They are also connected to St Mark's Clocktower. They are historic buildings over arcades, the last of them completed under Napoleon's occupation.

6. 6

   Basilica di San Marco

   40min

   St. Mark's Basilica is also known as the Golden Basilica due to its precious mosaics. It originally served as the chapel of the Doge, the head of the Republic of Venice. It's still considered one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. Admission not permitted on sundays.

Before you go

Location