Venice 3.5-Hour Tour: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's & Hidden Gems with Skip-the-Line

Highlights

• 3.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour
• Skip-the-Line Access
• Expert Local Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza San Marco

   30min

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

2. 2

   Palazzo Ducale

   1h 30min

   Enjoy a 2-hour (from 11.10am to 1.30pm) in-dept tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.

3. 3

   Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale

   Pass by

   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.

4. 4

   Ponte dei Sospiri

   Pass by

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

5. 5

   Porta Della Carta

   Pass by

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

6. 6

   Basilica di San Marco

   30min

   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.

7. 7

   Teatro La Fenice

   10min

   Marvel at Teatro La Fenice and delve into its fascinating legacy.

8. 8

   Scala Contarini del Bovolo

   10min

   Discover the hidden gem of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo on a guided visit to its iconic spiral “snail” staircase. Hear the story of the Contarini family and the blend of Gothic and Renaissance design.

Before you go

Location