Attractions & guided tours

Tour of Doge's Palace and Golden Basilica with Skip the Line ticket

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£69.00

Language: English

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Skip the line to the Basilica and Doge Palace with your tour guide
Admire the marvelous Basilica with its golden mosaics
Discover the magnificent halls of power of the Doge's Palace

What to expect

Visit one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world. On this tour, escorted by a tour guide prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide shows you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Then, enjoy a guided tour in the Palazzo Ducale which represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. Live it together with a guide who shows you the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries.

Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building.

What's included

Guided tour
Skip-the-line ticket

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Venice Tours, Calle de le Rasse, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Meeting point:

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchairs, and those with reduced mobility

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay an access fee, directly to Venice Municipality, unless otherwise excluded. For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exclusions and for all information about it go to https://cda.ve.it
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

Not allowed:

For security reasons sacks, bags, or rucksacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (free deposit inside)

Know in advance:

With the same ticket, you can visit by yourself other museums in St. Mark's Square: Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
During days of high turnout or for reasons of force majeure (such as high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St. Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected

Remember to bring:

A valid ID document (it is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica)

Provider

Venice Tours

Booking fee

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Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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