Guided Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace

4.5
(25 reviews)
Venice, Italy

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Experience the very best of Venice in one seamless half-day journey. This "All-in-One" tour is designed for travelers who want to see the city's icons without the stress of long queues.

- Guided Walking Tour: stroll through the charming labyrinth of streets between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Discover hidden gems and the history of the "Serenissima."

- St. Mark’s Basilica: step inside the "Golden Cathedral" to marvel at its world-famous mosaics and Byzantine art.

- Doge’s Palace: enjoy priority access to the heart of Venetian power. Visit the opulent Council Chambers, cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs, and explore the historic prisons.

Why choose this tour? You’ll save hours of waiting time and cover Venice’s most important landmarks with a professional local guide.

What's Included

Guided walking tour
Skip the line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
Fast-lane entry tickets to the Doge's Palace
Gratuities
Entry ticket to the Treasure
Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Calle larga de l'Ascension

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr museum.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • Piazza San Marco (Pass by)

    Heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco is the principal public square of Venice and since 1987 UNESCO world heritage.

    Admission ticket free
  • Campo Santa Maria Formosa (Pass by)

    Campo Santa Maria Formosa is a campo in Venice, located in the Castello district. It is one of the largest squares in the city: a total of nine calli and eleven bridges branch off from it.

    Admission ticket free
  • Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (Pass by)

    The basilica of Saints John and Paul is one of the most impressive medieval religious buildings in Venice, together with the basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. It is considered the pantheon of Venice due to the large number of Venetian doges and other important figures who have been buried there since the 13th century.

    Admission ticket free
  • Casa di Marco Polo (Pass by)

    Near the church of St. Giovanni Crisostomo there is Marco Polo's house, he was an Italian traveller, writer, ambassador and merchant.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Basilica di San Marco

    The Golden Basilica, a perfect blend of Byzantine and Gothic art

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Doge's Palace

    A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Doge’s Palace is one of the symbols of Venice

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
  • In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
  • To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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