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St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace Guided Tour, Bell Tower Priority Entry & History Gallery

2 hours

Easy

Embark on an enchanting journey through the prominent highlights of Piazza San Marco!

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.

Head over to St. Mark's Bell Tower. Access with skip-the-line tickets and take a quick elevator ride to the top. Admire stunning vistas of the city's iconic landmarks, including the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square, and the shimmering lagoon.

Lastly, continue your journey at the San Marco History Gallery, where you can explore the Relationship Between Water and Venice and its characteristic boat, the Gondola. See a real gondola dissected to reveal its intricate craftsmanship and admire the reconstructed "felze," the traditional gondola canopy.

What's included?
    • 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 Bell Tower admission
    • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
    • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries
    • The Yard of Venice Gallery: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit
    • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pick up and drop off
      • Food and drinks
      Please note
        • 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.
        What to bring