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Venice Priority Access Tour: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica

4.3(194 reviews)Venice, ItalyOperated by Venice Events srl
  • Duration2 hours 15 min
  • GroupShared · max 25
  • EntrySkip the line
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, English, French
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Combined guided tour the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace:

1. Our guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

2. During the second part of the tour your guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons.

What to expect

2 hours 15 min5 stopsShared tourSkip the lineMax 25 travellers

  1. Piazza San Marco

    P.za San Marco, Venice, 30100, Italy

    10 minutes

    Your guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica from Saint Mark's square, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

  2. Basilica di San Marco

    San Marco, 328, Venice, 30124, Italy

    50 minutesAdmission included

    During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.

  3. Palazzo Ducale

    Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124, Italy

    1 hourAdmission included

    Continue your tour and skip the line inside the Doge's palace. Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realised by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto.

  4. Ponte dei Sospiri

    Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124, Italy

    15 minutesAdmission included

    Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisoned.

  5. Museo Correr

    Piazza San Marco 52, Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, 30124, Italy

    Pass by

    At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.

Pickup & meeting point

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

Start

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.

End

Redemption

MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. • MORNING TOUR: 10.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h) 11.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min) •AFTERNOON DEPARTURE: - Low season: 11.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min) 13.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h) - High season 14.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h) 15.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min) 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 • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time • This activity is not wheelchair accessible • Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doge's Palace Emergency Number: Office: +39 041 5239979 Mobile: +39 349 3054767 It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!

What's included

Included

  • S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
  • Access to the National Archaeological Museum, the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
  • Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
  • S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
  • The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites
  • Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
  • S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso
  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
  • Professional local guide
  • S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
  • The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum
  • Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace
  • S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano
  • Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute
  • Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica (€12) and Doge's Palace (€35)

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Pala d'oro
  • Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
  • Secret itineraries
  • The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 25 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

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doges Palace
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • 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.

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 3 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per traveler
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
3303P21

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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