Venice: Skip-the-Line St Marks & Doges Palace Guided Tour

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Skip the line
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 3 hours

Visit two of Venice’s most iconic landmarks with this guided tour: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, featuring priority access and expert commentary.

Start at the Doge’s Palace in St. Mark’s Square, once the political heart of the Venetian Republic. Explore grand chambers and shadowy corridors as your guide shares stories of power, justice, and intrigue that shaped Venice’s history.

Next, enter the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica. Marvel at golden mosaics made from 24-carat gold leaf, intricate marble work, and Byzantine art. Your guide will lead a seated session explaining the religious symbolism and biblical tales behind the architecture.

This immersive tour offers insight into Venice’s cultural, political, and spiritual heritage.

✔ Fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica

✔ 1.5–3 hour guided tour with stories

✔ See basilica’s sculptures & palace’s prisons

✔ Visit Royal Palace & Archaeological Museums

✔ Fun fact: Ancient Roman toilets & Egyptian mummies

What's included

  • Headsets provided for groups of 10 or more
  • Access to National Archaeological Museum
  • Access to Marciana Library
  • Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
  • Access to Correr Museum
  • Expert speaking English guide

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Bags, sacks, and knapsacks are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. You can store your belongings for free at Doge’s Palace.

    Location

    Departure point

    Venice, Venice
    Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions. -Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays. -Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    End point

    Venice, Venice

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