Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
ID: GYG20426-20540
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Skip the long lines to enjoy fast-track entry to the Doge’s Palace in Venice and discover a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture. Later, explore the magnificent St. Mark's Basilica.
This walking tour takes you to two of Venice's most iconic highlights, with a few secret gems thrown in for good measure. With skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s, you will cut out the long waiting times, and whisk from one highlight to the next.
Enjoy a tour of St. Mark's Basilica, and marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture as your guide points out where eastern architecture and western design combine. In a rare extended tour, learn how St. Mark’s remains arrived illegally, and see countless treasures, some made in Venice and others plundered during the Crusades.
Finally, tour the Doge’s Palace, where Casanova was held in an attic prison before his escape. Admire ceiling frescoes by Tintoretto and paintings by Veronese in the exquisite rooms.
Highlights
- Benefit from skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
- Admire the breathtaking mosaics inside St. Mark's Basilica
- Marvel at masterpieces from artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese
- Dive into the story behind the sights with the help of your guide
- Discover where the famed Casanova was imprisoned in the Doge’s Palace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)
This tour involves a fair amount of walking and steep staircases
Entrance into churches requires appropriate dress. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Entry may be refused due to improper dress
Large bags, tripods, non-collapsible umbrellas, or backpacks are not permitted in Doge's Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica and must be checked into the luggage storage area off-site. You may miss a portion of the tour for this procedure.
Please note that the itinerary for the activity provider's tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. Any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
Meet at Doge's Palace P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE.
Between the entrance of the Doge’s Palace and the Ponte della Paglia bridge, facing the lagoon.
Your City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour flag or sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
Late arrivals or no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
INCLUDED
- Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line-access and entrance to the Doge’s Palace
- Local expert guide
- Headsets where necessary
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
