Venice Private Fast Track Tour St Mark and Doge Palace

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• (Pass by)

  Meet your private guide in the heart of Venice and begin with an introduction to St. Mark’s Square, the ceremonial and political center of the Venetian Republic. From the Basilica’s domes to the façade of the Doge’s Palace, your guide sets the scene for the story you are about to uncover.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  St. Mark's Basilica

  Enter St. Mark’s Basilica with fast-track access and step into one of Venice’s most extraordinary interiors. Look up at vast golden mosaics shimmering across the domes and arches while your guide reveals the stories, symbols and Eastern influences behind the Basilica’s unmistakable design. Rather than simply walking through the monument, your private guide can tailor the explanation to your interests, giving you time to notice the artistic and architectural details that are easily missed when visiting independently.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Doge's Palace

  Continue to the Doge’s Palace, the former seat of Venetian government and the residence of the Doge. Walk through imposing ceremonial rooms and richly decorated chambers while discovering how Venice’s rulers governed a maritime empire through diplomacy, commerce and carefully guarded political power. See monumental works by some of Venice’s greatest artists and uncover the contrast between the palace’s magnificent public rooms and the darker side of the Republic’s justice system.

  1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Bridge Of Sighs

  Follow the historic route across the Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace courts with the prison complex. Hear the stories behind one of Venice’s most famous landmarks and discover what life looked like beyond the opulent halls of power. Finish your private experience with a much deeper understanding of the wealth, ambition, art and political intrigue that made Venice one of the most extraordinary cities in European history.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• St. Mark’s Basilica is an active place of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter. Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica is timed.
• Guests should bring a valid photo ID, as Basilica tickets are nominative.
• Fast-track access is subject to the monuments’ entry procedures and does not guarantee immediate admission during security checks, religious events or exceptional operational circumstances.

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