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Venice: Tour of Doge Palace & St Mark's Basilica

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    Venice: Tour of Doge Palace & St Mark's Basilica

    4.5

    104 reviews

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    From US$ 120.25 US$ 96.20 per person

    Take an unforgettable tour to enjoy Venice in all its beauty. Participate in a shared or private 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
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    Skip the ticket line
    Instant confirmation
    Live tour guide
    English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
    Private or small groups available

    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
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    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 and its hundreds of masterpieces. Explore the halls 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 and head to the Basilica of Saint Mark, adorned in magnificent pure gold mosaics. Admire the breathtaking view of St. Mark's square, the heart of Venice, from the Basilica's terrace. Learn about the history of the artworks decorating the church. Witness, and even assist, a glass demonstration in an ancient furnace near Saint Mark's Square.

    See the best of Venice, day or night, on a self-guided tour of the San Marco and Rialto areas. This mobile app includes a map that guides you through the city. Listen to the 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 Accademia Bridge.

    Don't forget to check the 2D map 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
    • Private skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace and Basilica of San Marco (if option selected)
    • Access to the terrace of the Basilica and St. Mark's Museum
    • Access to the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prisons
    • Audio-receivers for groups of 10
    • Mobile app with commentary for a self-guided tour of Rialto & San Marco square
    • 2D map within the app featuring historical views and a 360 panoramic video of the city from the Middle Ages to the 1700s
    • Hotel pick-up
    • Food and drinks
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You must bring your own headphones
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
    • All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)

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    Meeting point

    Meeting point varies depending on option booked.

    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • On Sundays, festive days, and unscheduled religious celebrations, the visit is scheduled with direct access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor from where the mosaics can be seen partially
    • 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
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.5 /5

    based on 104 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4/5
    • Service
      4.1/5
    • Organization
      3.5/5

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    It was an unforgettable experience! I recommend to all lovers of Venice to discover its beauties through guided visits. We chose a private visit for two with Francesco: professional, competent, friendly: he explained the history and secrets of the Doge's Palace and the Basilica San Marco in a complete and precise way.

    October 14, 2021

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    Ilaria – Italy Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    Exciting tour with a passionate guide

    We took a very interesting trip through the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with our German-speaking guide Natalie. She shared the most important facts and anecdotes about the palace and cathedral in our group of around 20 people very passionately and with an eye for the special. The technical equipment via headset was necessary and appropriate (wireless range could be increased a bit). All in all highly recommended!

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    May 26, 2019

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    Markus – Germany Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    We missed our train on the original day. They were very helpful and we were able to do the tour the next day. I truly enjoy the tour, there were many people there, but our group was small, so I felt like we got to see everything I wanted to see.

    March 26, 2019

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    Cheryl – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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