Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour

Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour

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Immerse yourself in the history of Venice on a 2-hour guided visit to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica and its museum and panoramic terrace.

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Highlights

Skip the line and quickly access the Doge’s Palace alongside an expert guide
Explore the palace that once was the residence of the Doge of Venice
Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the prisons of the palace
Admire St Mark’ Basilica, the Museum and the panorama from the external terrace
Marvel at the sight of the four majestic original bronze horses

Description

Discover the rich history of Venice on a 2-hour guided tour to visit the most prestigious attractions of the city: the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. See artistic masterpieces and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city from the basilica’s terrace. Start your tour with a visit to one of the most breath-taking buildings of Venice: the Doge’s Palace, the residence of the Doge and seat of local magistrates until the fall of the Serenissima, the Venetian Republic. Admire up-close the palace’s many extraordinary masterpieces like the Giants’ and the Golden Staircases and “The Paradise” canvas by the famous painter Jacopo Tintoretto. You will also cross the Bridge of Sighs and tour the New Prisons where, during the Serenissima, 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 and take beautiful photos.

Includes

Guided tour Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace Skip-the-line entrance ticket to St Mark's Basilica Access to St. Mark’s Museum Access to St. Mark’s Terrace

Important Information

To access St Mark’s museum and terrace you have to climb up several stairs, therefore this tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties
To visit St Mark's Basilica it's necessary to dress appropriately (no overly revealing clothing) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons
This is a shared tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you
Unfortunately, you cannot be refunded (neither totally nor partially) if you do not show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on the voucher, or if you decide to leave before the end of the tour