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Explore two of Venice's most iconic attractions with priority access; St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace led by a professional guide.
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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From the intricacy of the biblical sculptures of St. Mark's Basilica to the scary hallows and dingy prisons of Doge's Palace, this experience has it all.
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Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
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Fun fact: The National Archaeological Museum houses intriguing artifacts, like an ancient Roman toilet seat made of marble and Egyptian mummies!
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Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
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Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide
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Headsets for groups of 10+ people
Access to:
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Correr Museum
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Marciana Library
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National Archeological Museum
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Access to the Pala d'Oro (as per option selected)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 35 countries have loved this experience
James
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We really enjoyed the tour. I would definitely recommend the early access tour since it gets super busy after 9. Five Stars!!!
Léo
May, 2025Verified booking
The guide was very pleasant and the explanations were very interesting. However, the people at the ticket office before starting the guided tour were not very pleasant with tourists.
Rick
May, 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was awesome. Our tour began at 8:00 and we entered Doge palace around 8:30 and we were the first group in and we had no crowds at all. Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew a great detail of history. On to St Mark basilica and although it was crowded inside we made our way to the 2nd floor and was able to take great pictures without any crowds. We then when outside for a beautiful view of the piazza. Was fantastic and highly recommend this tour and tour guide and company.
Jason
May, 2025Verified booking
Denise was a superstar guide. Professional, knowledgable and fun. Also well known so entry was quick!! Highly recommend !!Lynn
Apr, 2025Verified booking
We purchased the tickets to "skip the line" and still waited 70 minutes to get inside. The tour guide was very knowledgeable which was great and the palace is worth seeing but expect a significant wait time
With this tour, you will get to visit two of the most emblematic attractions of Venice; St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with priority access and a tour guide.
Politics of Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace is located in St Mark's Square and is one of the most fascinating and culturally rich monuments in Venice. Having been the seat of political and administrative power of the Venice Republic from its birth to its end, the Palazzo Ducale is a statement of the splendor of Venice. While you are here, devote all your attention to your guide as the halls and corridors of this building carry stories that will enthrall you no bound.
Explore St. Mark's Basilica
After the palace, walk into Venice’s most majestic cathedral; St Mark’s Basilica. Lay your eyes on masterpieces of Byzantine art, colorful marble installations, and shimmering gold mosaic art. Squinting your eyes when you enter the Basilica is only natural, thanks to the shimmering mosaics made with 24-carat gold leaves fused onto the back of the glass to exhibit divine light. Your tour guide is likely to conduct a session wherein you sit comfortably in a certain part of the church and he explains the biblical importance and peculiarities of this ancient basilica. Watch out for tales you may never have heard of before!
What's not allowed
- For security reasons sacks, bags, or knapsacks are not allowed inside both Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. You can deposit your belongings for free at Doge's Palace.
St. Mark's Basilica
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Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
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Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
Doge's Palace
- Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
Accessibility
- Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
St. Mark's Basilica
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A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
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The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.
Doge's Palace
- Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not wheelchair accessible.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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