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Precious St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace with Bridge of Sighs Guided Tour + San Marco History Gallery
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Precious St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace with Bridge of Sighs Guided Tour + San Marco History Gallery

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2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English (United Kingdom)
Venice, Italy

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Admire intricate marble inlays and sacred architecture inside the Basilica

Visit the Doge’s Palace, seat of Venetian political power and prestige

Walk through grand halls, Golden Staircase, and frescoed council chambers

Access the Royal Palace, including Napoleon’s Ballroom and Sissi’s apartments

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Venice with a tour that combines two of the city’s most iconic landmarks St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Begin at St. Mark’s Basilica, the spiritual heart of Venice, where shimmering gold mosaics cover over 43,000 square feet and intricate marble inlays adorn the floors. Your expert guide will reveal the hidden meanings behind the biblical scenes, sacred architecture, and centuries-old features of this Byzantine masterpiece, providing a rich understanding of its religious and artistic significance. Continue to the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of power in the Venetian Republic, and walk through grand halls where the Doge and his Council governed an empire. Admire the opulent Golden Staircase, vast frescoes depicting justice, war, and glory, and follow your guide to the legendary Bridge of Sighs leading to the historic prison cells where convicts, including Casanova, were once held. Conclude the tour with free access to the Royal Palace, including Napoleon’s Ballroom and Empress Sissi’s apartments, before finishing at the San Marco History Gallery. Here, a virtual reality experience brings the past to life, transforming the Basilica into the Doge’s private chapel and the Palace into a medieval fortress, offering an immersive and educational journey through Venice’s history, culture, and grandeur.

What's Included
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Shared guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
  • Professional English or French speaking guide
  • Access to the Bridge of Sighs
  • Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
  • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Corre
  • San Marco History Gallery Venice in the past
  • Audio-receiver devices
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Guided tour of Royal Palace, Marciana Library
  • Access to St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace and Museum
  • Access to Pala d’Oro
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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  • Families with children
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  • Groups of friends
  • Solo travelers
  • Photography lovers
  • Culture and history enthusiasts

Valid ID required for security checks

No bags or backpacks allowed inside Basilica or Doge’s Palace

Modest dress required, shoulders and knees covered

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