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Venice Priority Access Tour: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica

4.3(193)2 h 15 minEasy pace

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$127per person

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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Overview

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Languages: German, English, French, Spanish
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Easy pace
Access: Skip the line

Good for

First-time visitors
History buffs

Discover the treasures of St. Mark's Square with a combined guided tour. Admire the golden mosaics and marble floors of St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's former private chapel. Then, explore the Doge's Palace, the seat of the Republic's power, and its magnificent halls.

Highlights

Priority Access
In-depth Guided Tour
Additional Inclusions

What's included

S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
Access to the National Archaeological Museum, the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites
Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso
Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary

Itinerary

1
Piazza San Marco
10min
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.
2
Basilica di San Marco
50min
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.
3
Palazzo Ducale
1h
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.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket per traveler

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Backpacks 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

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S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario

The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum

Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace

S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute

Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica (€12) and Doge's Palace (€35)

Not included

Gratuities
Entrance fees
Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
Secret itineraries
The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
Hotel pick up and drop off

Ponte dei Sospiri

15min

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.

Museo Correr

Pass by

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.

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels