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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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(2,665)
Dan
Rick
Stefan
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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 32 countries have loved this experience
Sue
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Rita was brilliant and so knowledgeable!!! We loved it and would recommend to anyone. Do this tour on your first full day so you can embrace the rest of Venice with more knowledge in your back pocket.
Paul
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Fantastic guide. She was so knowledgeable and able to move us from one site or room to another without the slightest pause. Engaging and informative. Absolutely stellar.
Picard
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The wire cutter didn't work and we had to queue for 1 hour, which is intolerable considering the price. The guide was very good Those who cancelled all the tours were reimbursed, which was impossible for me given my departure. They wouldn't refund the wire-cutting service
Dan
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The flexibility of the organizer saved us the date, as our guide dropped out shortly before and we were given the opportunity to take part in the English-language tour, which started at the same time. The tour was entertaining, our guide was in a good mood and St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace were simply incredible! You have to see it with your own eyes! It was definitely worth it! And an expert tour really helps to understand the history behind the places and to be able to put it into perspective.
Ivan
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Very well organised, meeting place easy to find. The best part, though, was our tour guide - Gina. She was engaging, witty, informative, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. She made the tour unforgettable!
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 to bring
- Please note that these tickets are nominative, meaning they are issued in the traveler's name and cannot be transferred or used by someone else. Remember to carry a valid ID matching the name on the ticket.
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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