Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas

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Venice, Italy

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2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 7 more

Enjoy a visit to the Doge’s Palace, the seat of Venetian political power. Admire its marvelous rooms full of history and masterpieces of paintings.

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Have a gondola tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.

What's Included

Local guide
Skip the line ticket
30 minutes Gondola ride
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Calle larga de l'Ascension

Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post office in St. Mark’s square, look for a guy with a sign with TOUR written on it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
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    Doge's Palace

    The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
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    Basilica di San Marco

    Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Enjoy the view of the treasury, a splendor of religious art collected along the centuries.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
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    Ateliers

    Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The gondola tour does not include language services
  • Please note that this tour is not guaranteed and subject to adverse weather conditions
  • Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) will be required while visiting the basilica
  • For security reasons, backpacks will not be allowed
Supplied by Destination Venice
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Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Gondola Cruises
Water Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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