Golden Basilica, Ducal Palace, Bridge Of Sighs Guided Tour & San Marco History Gallery

Embark on an enchanting journey through the prominent highlights of Piazza San Marco! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Golden Basilica and the grandeur of the Doge's Palace with a professional guide.

Visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world and the imposing Doge’s Palace, both located in the heart of the city of Venice: St. Mark’s Square .Our professional guides will introduce you to Basilica’s unique Byzantine art and the history hiding behind the walls of the Doge’s Palace.

You will have the pleasure of savouring the splendid golden mosaics and marble inlays on the floors of the Basilica, while our guide will explain the biblical scenes depicted, the history and the special features of this ancient church.

Then, enjoy a guided tour of the Doge's Palace, which was the seat of Venetian political power for centuries. In its splendid rooms the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of the Venetian Republic with a history stretching back thousands of years.

Be surprised by the richness of detail of the golden staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted.

Your guide will take you to the Bridge of Sighs, a passageway that leads you directly to the dank and dark prison cells of the Doge's Palace.

Lastly, visit on your own the Royal Palace in St. Mark's Square. Here you will discover the Venice lifestyle in the past while entering spaces such as the Empress Sissi Rooms and the Napoleon Dance Hall.

Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience at the San Marco History Gallery. With the VR headset on, time peels away, revealing Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!

An unforgettable visit not to be missed!

What's included?

Entry or admission fee

Shared guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
Professional English or French speaking guide
Access to the Bridge of Sighs
Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
San Marco History Gallery : Venice in the past, a 3D Journey across the Centuries
Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)

Please note

Dress code

The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace guided tour or on the following day.
The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica (For Doge’s Palace a free deposit is available inside the building)
For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
On some high turnout days or for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high tide or security problems) the waiting time for access to St Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and respect the instructions provided by the guide
Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff)

No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure time.