Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

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Overview

Join a small group guided tour for a more personalized and interactive experience.

Benefit from pre-reserved tickets to make the most of your valuable vacation time.

See the major highlights of the city St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in one 3-hour tour.

Explore Venice and its major monuments with an expert local guide with insider knowledge.

Leave your tour and guide with enough knowledge to enrich the rest of your visit to this unique Italian city.

What's Included

  • Expert local guide with insider's knowledge
  • 3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace
  • Tickets for the Correr Museum
  • Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Colonna di San Marco, Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Venice (Pass By)

Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets.
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Piazza San Marco

Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know "the Floating City" and its origins.Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance.Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions that both play an important role in St Mark’s history.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

Continue on to the Basilica of St.Mark, and enter the cathedral with your pre-reserved tickets. Take in its sheer size and the fascinating golden mosaics inside. Learn about the design of the monument, called the Church of Gold, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power.Listen to the story of the life-size Horses of St Mark’s Basilica, said to be some of Europe’s finest creations.Find out the answers to all of your questions and more as you accompany your guide on this well-planned walking tour in Venice.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Doge's Palace

Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace. You'll walk straight into this opulent palazzo with our with pre-reserved tickets.Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges through the ornate Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace, and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)

Stroll over to the Old Prison that was once part of the Doge’s Palace. Learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice. Listen to the extraordinary story of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice.
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Museo Correr

Your admission ticket to the Doges Palace also includes entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark's Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy.Generally, you can visit the Correr Museum after your tour has ended. You may also have tickets for the next morning, depending on the hour of the tour you book.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
  • If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
  • Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-51192P110

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