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Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

You will delve into the rich, enduring history of Venice, uncovering the story of St. Mark and the journey of his remains to this sacred place. This experience offers more than just a view of Venice; it immerses you in the city's historical and illustrious past, which continues to sparkle through its historic sites and legendary figures. Amidst the Basilica's dazzling golden mosaics and intricate marble inlays, our expert guide will lead you through the history and distinctive characteristics of this unparalleled Byzantine art treasure. During this tour, the guide will take you through the first floor of the Basilica. According to the option selected, you can also visit the Museum with Terrace or the magnificent Pala d'Oro.

Step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, with reserved access to skip the long lines. Admire dazzling mosaics, intricate Byzantine architecture, and centuries-old treasures that make this cathedral a masterpiece. Your guide will reveal its symbolism, design details, and historical significance. Then, glide through Venice’s canals on a classic gondola ride, an essential experience. As you float beneath bridges and past centuries-old palaces, you’ll see the city from a unique perspective, away from the crowds. The peaceful waterways reveal a quieter, more intimate side of Venice, where history and tradition blend seamlessly with daily life. Whether starting with St. Mark’s Basilica or the gondola ride, this tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Venice’s rich heritage and timeless charm.

This small-group tour helps you to check off two of Venice’s top attractions in a day, with skip-the-line entry included to save time waiting in long lines. Start by exploring Doge’s Palace with your guide, then after a lunch break ( 1 hr and 20 minutes ) , stroll through the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica, all with fascinating commentary throughout, and a chance to see some hidden gems of Venice too. Combine two best-selling Venice tours in a day Skip the line at two top attractions: Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Admire the extravagant interiors of St Mark’s Basilica A small group means more attention from your guide The tour starts at 11.10am and ends at 4.30pm with 1,30 hrs lunch break in between tours.

With this Exclusive Experience you will enjoy a comprehensive and engaging Tour of Venice's two most famous sites, Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and all of it in your very own Private Group with your very own Private Guide! Savor the privileges of an intimate and personalized tour, which affords you the possibility of going at your own pace, and asking all the questions you wish! Enjoy Skip-the-line access to one of the world's most famous basilicas and to Venice's most important and historical Palazzo. Highlights include the tens of thousands square feet of Golden Mosaics adorning the interior of the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the scary prisons of the Doge's Palace, its impressive Gun Room and magnificent Hall of Great Council.

​Discover the most impressive treasures of this Unesco World Heritage City, awarded in 1986. Visit the main monuments of this extraordinary Museum City, principal representative of the golden age of Portuguese maritime discoveries. Ideal for visitors wishing to get an overview of the major events that marked the city of Évora, which has always been linked to the most significant moments of Portugal history.

This walking tour will take you straight into the heart of Venice, to St. Mark's Square, which was the center of political and religious power during the Serenissima Republic. An expert guide will share the history and unique stories of one of the world's most beautiful squares, which has undergone numerous transformations due to significant historical events over the centuries.

Securing tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica can be challenging, especially during busy seasons, with long queues and limited availability on-site. Our skip-the-line ticket offers a stress-free solution, allowing you to bypass the crowds and enjoy a seamless entry. Paired with our carefully designed audioguide, which is continuously refined for the best experience, you’ll gain fascinating insights into Venice’s history and culture. Our dedicated staff will assist you at the meeting point, helping you set up the audioguide app, providing internet access, and ensuring your visit begins smoothly. This ticket is ideal for those who value flexibility, offering the freedom to explore at your own pace while enjoying an immersive, enriching journey through Venice’s iconic landmarks.

Enter St Mark's Basilica and, accompanied by an experienced local guide, raise your eyes to the ceiling and admire the glittering expanse of golden mosaics covering the vaults and domes. During the visit you will discover masterpieces from the past and their interesting iconographic representations, such as the famous golden domes, the iconostasis, the ciborium and the main altar housing the tomb of St Mark the Evangelist. A steep staircase will lead you to the first floor, which houses St Mark's Museum, where you can look down on the rich floor of the Basilica and see the ancient relics belonging to the church up close. You will then reach the terrace where, in the shadow of copies of the famous four bronze horses, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the heart of Venice, St Mark's Square. The last and equally spectacular part of our guided tour will be a visit to the original horses of St Mark's Basilica that once stood on the upper part of the church façade.

Gain early priority access to the Doge’s Palace, before the normal public access times, allowing you the chance to admire this wonder in a whole new light. Gain Skip-the-line priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and its terrace, where you will get to admire the opulence and the luxuriousness of the Basilica and also witness the panoramic view of Piazza San Marco, the island of San Giorgio, the Campanile and the Clock Tower that will surely be a sight to behold. Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Venice and fall in love with its culture, religion, art and food while marveling at the incredible architecture and history of this city on water.

Discover Venice from a double perspective on a combined tour which includes a fascinating gondola ride and a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Enjoy the city from the water and then admire the golden interiors of the majestic Byzantine cathedral of Venice.

Your adventure begins as you meet your knowledgeable guide near the famed Piazza San Marco, often called the "drawing room of Europe," which is the principal public square of Venice and a masterpiece of urban design. From there, prepare to be dazzled as you step inside and behold a shimmering expanse of golden mosaics that decorate the ceilings and walls, each telling a story of the church's rich heritage. Throughout the tour, your guide will entertain you with tales of the Basilica's past, from its humble origins as a simple chapel to its current grandeur as one of the most stunning religious sites in the world. Learn about the treasures within, including the golden altarpiece, as you explore the first floor of the Basilica. Marvel at its intricate details and exquisite beauty, which blend Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles in a harmonious symphony of art and architecture. Take advantage of this opportunity to uncover the secrets of one of Venice's most precious jewels.

Explore Venice's top sites with a guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Discover the grandeur of the former Venetian rulers' residence and marvel at the Basilica's stunning mosaics. Then, visit Murano and Burano islands. Watch a live glassblowing demonstration in Murano and enjoy a picturesque walking tour of colorful Burano. Immerse yourself in Venice's rich history and vibrant island culture on this unforgettable tour. ATTENTION: Starting from November, the tour will be divided into two days with the following schedule: FIRST DAY: St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Guided Visit SECOND DAY: Murano & Burano Islands Guided Visit

This Private Night Doge's Palace and St Mark's Tour is a perfect way to visit two of the most famous sights in the city. You will begin in St Mark's square, where you will hear all about the long history of this famous piazza, as you make your way to the Doge's Palace. Your private guide will regale you with the stories of famous prisoners who were kept in the dungeons of the Palace, as you roam the opulent rooms, prisons, courts and halls of the Doge’s Palace. Then, you will make your way to St. Mark's once it has already closed its doors. That's right! With this tour, you will have exclusive After Hours access: only you, your group, and your tour guide!! Once inside the basilica, you will be mesmerised by a spectacular light show highlighting the sacred art and mosaics which adorn the golden mosaic ceilings. You will also see the Pala d'Oro altar, and descend into the crypt where St Mark himself is laid to rest. We guarantee this to be a once in a lifetime experience!

Meet your professional guide and start your combination tour discovering the buildings in the square and then we enter inside the Doge's Palace "Palazzo Ducale", it was once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city. The tour then continues into Saint Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. At 1:00 pm you will end the first part of the tour and you will have approx 2 hours free time to stroll around Saint Mark's square, to have lunch (not included) or to visit the Correr museum on your own already included with the Doge's Palace ticket. The second part of your combined tour is the classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm (check the availability). PROGRAM -> Doge's Palace & Basilica departure at 10:45 am to 1.00 pm -> Gondola ride (duration 30 min) April – October gondola at 3.00pm or 5.15 pm November – March gondola only at 3.00 pm

Delve into the 1000-year history of Venice on a combined walking tour through the lesser-known streets between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, then skip the line to admire the gilded interiors of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the world's most iconic cathedrals, including the Museum and the viewing terrace on the first floor.

Admire Venice from different perspectives on this combined itinerary that merges a fascinating walking tour of Venice to admire the most important and characteristic locations of the city, a traditional gondola ride through its calm waters and a detailed guided visit of St. Mark’s Cathedral to discover it as the 'golden basilica'. Don't miss the opportunity to spend an unforgettable morning in Venice.

This is a private  6-hour guided walking tour of Venice and includes a trip on one of the city’s iconic gondolas. The tour includes skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doges Palace. You see many of Venice’s famous landmarks including the Rialto Bridge and what better way  to end the tour than a leisurely trip along Venice’s canals on a gondola!  Entrance fees are included.

Immerse yourself in the history of Venice by taking part in this two-hour visit to the most prestigious attractions of the city: the Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica of which you will be accessing the museum & terrace. You will start your tour with a visit to one of the most breath-taking buildings of Venice: the Doge’s Palace, residence of the Doge and seat of local magistrates until the fall of the Venetian Republic. The Palace houses many extraordinary masterpieces that you will have the opportunity to admire up close, like the Giants’ and the Golden Staircases or the canvas that portray the Paradise by the famous painter Tintoretto. You will also cross the Bridge of Sighs and tour the New Prisons where, during the Serenissima, the criminals were detained. Afterwards, your guide will take you to St Mark's Basilica. You will visit the naves on the ground floor, the Museum, located on the first floor, and the terrace, from where you can admire St Mark's Square from above.

Enjoy this combined guided walking and the best way to see Venice, part of our tour is off the beaten track and away from the main tourist sites giving you a great overview of the city, also included on the tour are two of the most important monuments in Venice, we skip the line into Saint Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace. A combined walking city tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This guided tour is divided into three parts. The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights. You will be lead then by a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello. After this walk you will visit the the Doge's Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and to conclude, a visit to the interiors of Saint Mark's Basilica, with is golden mosaics and its byzantine history.