Take an unforgettable tour to enjoy Venice in all its beauty. Participate in a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and Golden Basilica and then visit Rialto and San Marco areas at your own leisure.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the line to the Basilica and Doge Palace with your tour guide
- Admire the marvelous Basilica with its golden mosaics
- Discover the magnificent halls of power of the Doge's Palace
- Create your own customized route to take in the Saint Mark and Rialto areas
- Compare modern Venice to historical views with the fascinating 2D map inside the app
Full description
Covid-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
Enjoy a guided tour in Palazzo Ducale and discover its splendid rooms, immersed in hundreds of masterpieces. Explore the halls of power where the Doge ruled the ancient Republic of Venice. Cross the Bridge of Sighs to reach the cold Prisons Palace, where many important figures were imprisoned, including Casanova.
Visit the museum in Saint Mark’s square at your own leisure. Head to the Basilica of Saint Mark, known also as the Golden Basilica, thanks to its magnificent mosaics adorned with pure gold. Learn about the history and meaning of the many artworks decorating the church. Witness, and even assist in, a glass demonstration in an ancient furnace near Saint Mark's Square. A glass craftsman will create a unique item in front of your eyes.
See the best of Venice, day or night, on a self-guided tour of San Marco and Rialto areas. This mobile app includes a map which guides you through the city, letting you decide what to see. Listen to the automatic audio narration of the city’s highlights. Take in 31 attractions on the route, including the glorious La Fenice theater, Rialto Bridge with its local markets and the majestic Accademia Bridge. Enjoy commentary on the audio guide that takes you through the thousand-year-old history of St. Mark’s Square.
While you explore the city, check the 2D map in the app to see how different Venice looked in the past. The map includes historical views of what Venice would have looked like between 1100 and 1700.
Includes
- Skip the line guided tour of Doge's Palace and Basilica of San Marco
- Audio-receivers for groups of 10
- Mobile app with commentary for self-guided tour of Rialto & San Marco square
- 2D map inside the app showing historical views of the city
- Hotel pick-up
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the grey newsstand with the sign for the local partner's Assistance Point located in Calle larga de l’Ascension, between the Fendi Boutique and Post Office. The assistant will wait for you with a signboard that says Tour.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- On Sundays, the visit to the Basilica will be done from the terrace (due to Mass)
- The local partner's staff will help you download the mobile app
- You can download the app via free WiFi at the partner's meeting point
- You can use the mobile app anytime by night and by day however many times you want
- For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and inside the Doges’ Palace
- Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities