Venice: Guided Tour of Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica

Beat the crowds on a guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Enter the Palace early, skip the line at the Basilica, and see Venice from above from the Basilica's terrace.
Experience two of Venice's most iconic buildings on a guided tour. Visit the Doge's Palace before the building opens to the public, skip the line at the stunning St. Mark's Basilica, and enjoy a panoramic view of Venice from the Basilica's terrace.
Begin your guided tour with an early visit to the Doge's Palace. Enjoy exploring this massive building without the usual crowds. See the Giants' Staircase and marvel at the paintings by Paolo Veronese. As the light changes, so does the color of the luxurious marble- and gold-covered palace.
After admiring the interior of the palace, walk across the famous Bridge of Sighs to reach the new prisons. As you walk, learn about the anguish of the historic prisoners who walked across this bridge, giving it its poetic name. Continue to St. Mark's Basilica, where you can skip the line.
Inside the famous Basilica, admire the stunning architecture and golden mosaics. Before heading upstairs to the terrace, glance down at the intricate 11th-century floor covered in geometric and animal designs. Learn about the Basilica's rich history as a centerpiece of Venetian life from your guide.
Continue up to the terrace and take a spectacular view of Venice. See Piazza San Marco, the island of San Giorgio, the Campanile, and the Clock Tower spread out before you.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.