Venice: Highlights Tour St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
Duration
3 hour(s)
Languages
English
Skip the line
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Choose a small group or private tour for a personalized experience
Save time with pre reserved tickets
Enjoy a three hour guided tour of the Doges Palace and St Marks Basilica
Explore Venice with a local guide and discover its major monuments
Gain knowledge to explore Venice independently after the tour



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Spend three hours in Venice with a local guide exploring the citys major highlights including St Marks Church and the Doges Palace with pre reserved tickets. Meet your expert guide at St Marks Square and learn about the citys origins and its historical social and political importance. Discover the beauty of the Bell Tower and the Marble Lions that form part of St Marks rich history. Enter St Marks Basilica with your reserved tickets and admire its grand size and golden mosaics. Understand why it is called the Church of Gold as you explore its opulent design and mix of Venetian and Renaissance art. Hear the story of the famous Horses of Saint Marks Basilica and their fascinating connection to Istanbul as your guide explains their history and artistic significance.
Continue at a relaxed pace into the Doges Palace with pre reserved entry. Learn about the power and influence of the Venetian Doges and the Gothic architecture that reflects their wealth and authority. Explore the Old Prison and find out why the New Prisons were built and what makes the Bridge of Sighs so famous. Enjoy beautiful views over the Lagoon and gain insight into the life and legacy of Venice. After the guided tour you can stay longer at the Doges Palace or visit the Correr Museum on St Marks Square included in your ticket. Originally built for Napoleon and later home to the King of Italy the museum offers a deeper look into Venices history art and culture which you can explore at your own pace.
Skip the line entry to St Marks Basilica and Doges Palace
Local expert guide
Small group or private tour
Access to top Venice museums at your own pace
Transport to the meeting spot
Guided tour of Venice’s top museums
Gratuities
Bring ID or passport
No large bags
Hat or sunscreen
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early tickets are timed and expire quickly
Dress modestly covering shoulders and knees
Religious events may affect skip the line access with limited time inside the Basilica
For two PM tours Correr Museum tickets are valid the next day
Sites may close due to holy events or high tides guides will adjust accordingly
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