Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace Venice Tour

Venice, IT

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Discover the secrets and artistic treasures
  • Immerse yourself in local legends
  • Learn interesting historical facts and myths
  • Visit St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Meeting point

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE , Italy

End point

End Point

Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Meeting point

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE , Italy

End point

What to expect

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Hotel Savoia & Jolanda

Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Duration 10 minutes
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Saint Mark's Basilica

Tour of St. Mark’s Square with timed entry tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica that allow you to skip the lines at this top-ranked attraction. This is an essential experience in Venice, allowing you to dive deep into the city's fascinating history, cultural heritage and Venetian Gothic architecture.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)

With your Private Guide you'll do more than admire the Basilica of St. Mark, Bell Tower, Astronomical Clock, Doge's Palace and other stunning monuments of the Old Town, as you will learn about their construction, purpose and unique features. Inside and out, you will discover the symbolism behind the Basilica’s luminous mosaics depicting biblical figures and events, hear the story of Saint Mark the Evangelist - patron saint of the city, and learn how the church served the Doge of Venice. Get close and personal with the heart of San Marco!

Duration 110 minutes
4

Doge's Palace

Visit 2 of its most visited attractions: St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace on the same day using skip-the-line timed entry tickets to save time. This is your chance to meet the powerful and wealthy Doges who ruled the Republic of Venice. See their richly decorated private apartments, institutional chambers, bridge of sighs, prison and more.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
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    Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. You will not visit the Doge’s Palace on a 2-hour tour.
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    With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a pre-booked time slot to enter so you can skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance, where there may be a line for security checks.
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    Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, so parts of the church may be closed to the public.
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    Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10 inside Doge’s Palace.
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    For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can enjoy the guide’s attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

What our experts say

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    Try a classic Venetian cicchetti nearby.
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    Visit the nearby Rialto Market for local flavors.
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    Check out the views from Campanile after.
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    Bring water; it can get warm in Venice.
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    Explore hidden alleys for authentic shops.

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