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Doge’s Palace and St.Mark's Basilica: Private Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

2 hours

Very easy

An amazing 2-hour guided tour in the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica to discover two symbols of Piazza San Marco.
An amazing 2-hour guided tour in the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica to discover two symbols of Piazza San Marco.

The tour starts in the imposing Doge’s Palace from where the Doge ruled the Venice Republic.
Admire the Golden, staircase and the many breathtaking artworks. You’ll walk through The Bridge of Sighs to reach the prisons!

Then you will enter in the breathtaking Basilica of Saint Mark, known as the Golden Basilica. The guide will bring you to admire the Pala D’oro and the stunning mosaics. The only tour there you can enjoy part of the visit comfortably seated in the middle of the cathedral.
What's included?
    • Guided tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide
    • “Skip the Line”: Doge's Palace and the Basilica guided tour 
    • Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palaces around St. Mark’s Square (Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
    • Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup
      • St. Mark's Basilica museum and terrace
      Please note
        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
        • The meeting point is at Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257.The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
        • Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
        • For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
        • For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and inside the Doges’ Palace, prior to your visit you must deposit them at the Ateneo San Basso (St. Mark’s Square- Calle san Basso). The storage service is free of charge, but please allow sufficient time!
        • Comfortable shoes suggested.
        • The tour is not considered private but it is shared with other guests not belonging to the same party.
        • Mobile vouchers are accepted.
        • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
        What to bring