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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tickets

3.5(2)2 h – 3 hModerately active

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$74per person

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Overview

Duration: 2 h – 3 h
Languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Moderately active
Access: Skip the line

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors

Discover Venice's most iconic landmarks with priority access to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Begin with an immersive VR introduction before exploring the golden mosaics, grand halls, and the famous Bridge of Sighs at your own pace.

Highlights

Priority Access
VR Introduction
Key Sights Included

What's included

Bridge of Sighs Access
Doge's Palace Prisons Access
Hosted Entrace to St. Mark's Basilica
Saint Mark's Square Museums Access (Correr & Archeological Museums and Marciana Library)
Priority Ticket to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica

Not included

Hotel pickup & Drop Off
Access to St. Mark's Basilica Pala d'Oro, Terrace, and Museum

Itinerary

1
Piazza San Marco
15min
Meeting Point: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Discover the timeless beauty of St. Mark's Square, the magnificent heart of Venice and one of the world's most celebrated public squares. Surrounded by extraordinary landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the elegant arcades of the Procuratie, the square has been the city's political, religious, and cultural center for centuries. Admire its stunning architecture, soak up its unique atmosphere, and capture unforgettable views of one of Italy's most iconic destinations.
2
Palazzo Ducale
1h
The Palazzo Ducale has been for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of painting masterpieces, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate for thousand-years in the old Republic. You’ll live it together with a guide who will show you the halls of power, plunging you into a very special historical context: the European Middle Ages. You’ll be surprised by the details of the gold staircase and of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building.
3
Ponte dei Sospiri
15min

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Location

P.za San Marco, 30100, Italy

From$74per person

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Cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, one of Venice's most iconic landmarks. Built in the early 17th century, this enclosed white limestone bridge connected the interrogation rooms of the Doge's Palace to the New Prisons. According to tradition, it earned its name from the final sighs of prisoners catching their last glimpse of Venice through its small stone windows before entering their cells. Today, it remains one of the city's most photographed and fascinating historical monuments.

Palazzo Delle Prigioni Nuove

30min

Step inside the historic Prisons of the Doge's Palace, where some of the Venetian Republic's most notorious prisoners were once held. Walk through the famous Bridge of Sighs, which connected the palace to the prison cells, and experience the route taken by those awaiting their sentences. Explore the austere stone cells, uncover stories of justice and punishment, and learn about the prison's most legendary inmate, Giacomo Casanova, who famously escaped from the palace in 1756.

St. Mark's Basilica