Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option
Overview
Experience an exclusive guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, iconic landmarks of Piazza San Marco. Admire the grandeur of the Golden Staircase and stunning artworks in the Doge's Palace, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to explore the historic prisons where Casanova was held, reminiscent of Alcatraz’s mystique.
Visit St. Mark's Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica, to marvel at its glittering mosaics, as dazzling as any European cathedral. Then, enjoy a virtual reality experience at the History Gallery of Venice. With a VR headset, see Piazza San Marco as it once was, imagining the Basilica as the Doge's private chapel and the Palace as a medieval fortress.
Choose the St. Mark's Bell Tower option for panoramic views of Venice, much like viewing New York City from above. An elevator ride to the top offers breathtaking vistas of the domes, St. Mark's Square, and the lagoon. Enhance your visit with an audio guide and digital map for deeper insights.
What's Included
- Rialto Bridge Visit (if option is selected)
- Bell Tower Priority Ticket (if the option is selected)
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
- St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if option is selected)
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off
- Food & Drinks
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Meeting Location
Calle de le Rasse
4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Campanile di San Marco
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- Comfortable shoes suggested.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- 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
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option?
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Activity code: C-21441P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Rialto Bridge Visit (if option is selected).
- Bell Tower Priority Ticket (if the option is selected).
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance.
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays).
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace.
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral.
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum.
- St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if option is selected).
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience.
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall).
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected).
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off.
- Food & Drinks.
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum.
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library.
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Rialto Bridge Visit (if option is selected)
- Bell Tower Priority Ticket (if the option is selected)
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
- St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if option is selected)
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off
- Food & Drinks
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- Comfortable shoes suggested.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- 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
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
