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

4.5(26 reviews)Venice, ItalyOperated by ABSOLUTE ITALY SpA
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupShared · max 25
  • EntrySkip the line
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, English, French
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

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 to expect

4 hours6 stopsShared tourSkip the lineMax 25 travellers

  1. Piazza San Marco

    P.za San Marco, Venice, 30100, Italy

    Pass by

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

  2. Campo Santa Maria Formosa

    Venice, 30100, Italy

    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.

  3. Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

    Campo SS. Giovanni E Paolo 6363, Venice, 30122, Italy

    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.

  4. Casa di Marco Polo

    Corte Seconda del Milion, Venice, 30121, Italy

    Pass by

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

  5. Basilica di San Marco

    San Marco, 328, Venice, 30124, Italy

    45 minutesAdmission included

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

  6. Palazzo Ducale

    Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124, Italy

    1 hourAdmission included

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

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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 / drop-off

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.

Redemption

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE DEPARTURE TIME. At the departure point you will meet a TURIVE STAFF MEMBER who will check your vouchers and give you further information. 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. The Procuratoria di San Marco reserves the right to PROHIBIT VISITS and access to the basilica at any time, without notice for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high water), safety reasons, religious services not specified on the calendar, state visits. When possible, you will be immediately notified of such changes together with other ways to use the service. Access to the Basilica is only permitted to visitors with suitable attire: shorts, sleeveless dresses, low-cut and skimpy clothes are not allowed; suitcases, backpacks, bulky bags are not allowed for safety reasons: if necessary you will be instructed about the luggage storage directly on the spot. This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you. It's a COMBINED TOUR: Walking Tour + St Mark's Basilica visit + Doge's Palace visit. Due to the particular morphological structure of Venice, we cannot guarantee that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could access the whole tour Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows. On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en. For emergencies on site, please contact us at +39 041 8877441 or customersupport@insidecom.it or chat with us on Venetoinside Facebook Messenger from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm CET.

What's included

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

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Entry ticket to the Treasure
  • Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
  • Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi di deambulazione

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–5), Child (6–14), Adult (15–99)

Additional information

  • 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.
  • his is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
  • Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
  • The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases, you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
  • Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
  • Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica.

Languages

Guide
German, English, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

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

  • 3+ days before100% refund
  • 0–3 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
13102P8

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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Ratings aggregated from Viator (21) and Tripadvisor (5).

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