Museums

St. Mark's Basilica Entry & Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: St. Mark's Basilica Entry & Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2026-08-11T11:40:00
End: 2026-08-11T13:10:00
Location: Venice

4.0/5(126)

Sergio J

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

We barely made it on time because of a vaporetto breakdown, and the service was wonderful throughout the entire process—they even went so far as to reschedule our tour...

Carol M

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Anna Lisa was lovely, very helpful. We met her at St. Marks due to mobility issues. I am not sure why one should return to the tour center and start from there versus meeting spot at cathedral for all in group. As an older traveler, this would be appreciated. The audio guide provided needed information about st. Marks and the Doge’s Palace.. thank you

Explore the best of Venice with skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.

Admire the basilica’s Byzantine architecture, the relics of Saint Mark, and the exquisite mosaics that showcase 800 years of artistic styles.

Then, head to Doge’s Palace to stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.

Cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the palace’s prison before visiting the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library.

Choose Prisons Access to explore Venice's historic detention chambers, or upgrade further with Bell Tower access for panoramic city views.

Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace

Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica

Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian with commentary for both Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica (as per option selected)

Access to the Bridge of Sighs and historic prisons (as per option selected)

Access the Correr Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Biblioteca Marciana

Live guide

Access to the Pala d’Oro, St. Mark’s Museum, Terrace, and Loggia Cavalli located inside the basilica

Access to Secret Itineraries tour, or the Pozzi and Piombi prisons inside the Doge's Palace

Headsets

Transportation

Meals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sergio J
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We barely made it on time because of a vaporetto breakdown, and the service was wonderful throughout the entire process—they even went so far as to reschedule our tour...
Achim H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
On time and a very friendly manager
מינה ר
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The travel in the Doges palace is very interested
Aneta S
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Instructions and the crew are 👍
Kathy B
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
It was easy to find the meeting place. Our guide got us directly to the Basilica and gave us specific directions for this tour and the next. She was very helpful and friendly.

Skip the lines and uncover the secrets of Venice's religious and political history. Explore at your own pace.

Getting started

Head directly to the Basilica entrance with your tickets. A valid ID is required for security checks at the entrance. Note that proper attire is mandatory; no shorts or tank tops are allowed.

What to Expect

St. Mark's Basilica: This stunning church is famous for its shimmering, golden mosaics.

Features

Walk through 8000 square meters of gilded mosaics that tell biblical stories.

See the intricate mosaics on the domes and arches that tell stories from the Bible and the life of St. Mark.

Admire the magnificent inlaid marble floor, with its intricate geometric and animal designs.

Doge's Palace: This palace was the heart of Venetian power, full of opulent rooms and rich history.

Features

See Tintoretto's Il Paradiso, the world's largest oil painting.

Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and see the ancient prisons.

Inside the Prisons, you'll discover a stark contrast to the palace's opulence. These grim cells, some with graffiti etched into the walls by past inmates, offer a chilling look into a darker side of the Venetian Republic's history.

Upgrades: Choose the Prisons Access option to cross the Bridge of Sighs and explore Venice's historic prison complex, or select the Bell Tower Access option to add panoramic views from Venice's tallest structure.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible, though the bell tower climb (if opted) is not.

Additional information

When you visit the basilica, wear appropriate clothing that covers your shoulders and knees as it is a place of worship.

From the date of your Doge's Palace visit, you have 3 days validity to visit the Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and the Biblioteca Marciana.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.