Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line guided tour

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2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Immerse yourself in the history of Venice by taking part in this two-hour visit to the most prestigious attractions of the city: the Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica of which you will be accessing the museum & terrace.

The Doge’s Palace, residence of the Doge and seat of local magistrates until the fall of the Venetian Republic. The Palace houses many extraordinary masterpieces that you will have the opportunity to admire up close, like the Giants’ and the Golden.

Staircases or the canvas that portray the Paradise by the famous painter Tintoretto. You will also cross the Bridge of Sighs and tour the New Prisons where, during the Serenissima, the criminals were detained.

Please note: For now, the tour only includes access to the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Both the Museum and the Terrace are not included. Get ready for a captivating experience in the heart of the Venetian art and spirituality.

What's Included

Guided visit to the Doge’s Palace, including the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons
Skip the line entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
Access and Guided tour of St Mark's Basilica
What is not specified under "Inclusions"
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

TURIVE kiosk, located on Calle larga de l'Ascension, near the St. Mark's Post Office, behind Correr Museum.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Doge's Palace

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    St. Mark's Basilica

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay up to 10 € access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • Please note that this tour combines different activities. Therefore, the second part of the tour may not take place immediately after the end of the first part of the tour. At the meeting point you will be notified of the exact starting time.
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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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