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Combo: St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Combo: St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2026-09-20T09:00:00
End: 2026-09-20T18:00:00
Location: Venice

Access both St. Mark's Castle and Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry, plus enjoy a 3-museum pass, all in one cost-saving combo ticket.

4.4/5(7,262)

Carlos C

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Quick and easy way to get tickets. I used it before in Acropolis and now in Venice and didn't have any problem and the main plus was avoiding lines.

Morosanu D

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Hi, I'm Dragoș... My wife and I were in Venice from June 25, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We hadn't done our research properly and ended up buying tickets for the Doge's Palace just one day before our visit. None of the websites we knew of had tickets available anymore... naturally... we were upset... but we stumbled upon this HEADOUT platform, which gave us the chance to visit this extraordinary attraction. We created an account… bought tickets… it was very easy to use… all the necessary instructions are on the website. We were pressed for time because our flight home was the next day. We entered the attraction… very easily… we just had to exchange the voucher for tickets… we didn’t have to stand in endless lines… we got in very easily. The attraction was amazing... we really enjoyed it... and we’d like to thank the HEADOUT platform for giving us this wonderful experience.

Tóth K

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

It was great, but I had a few ideas, that could be improved. More toilets and audio guides in more languages would be nice. And maybe add some interactive elements for children, because the tour for an 8 year old it was too long, and kind of "boring".

Judit H

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

I booked our entry tickets to the Doge Palace right on spot and could avoid the long queue. Easy, stressfree and convenient. Everything went smoothly, highly recommend :)

Robert R

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Visiting the Doge's Palace was pretty good. Exchanging the voucher for a ticket at the entrance was a bit tricky, but the staff on site knew what they were doing. They could make all that clear in advance! There aren’t enough places to sit during the tour, especially when it’s so warm—you really want to take a break. Other than that, there was so much to see—it was truly overwhelming!

Jean-louis D

Family

Verified booking

Jun 2026

What a place steepped in history. Straight to the entrance no queue. We went at 4.30 in early July on a week day and the Dogs Palace can be visited (stopping here and there) in about 1h30 mins. In July they close at 7.

Skip the line with these tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll discover its five ornate domes and world-famous golden mosaic.

See 12th-century mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ in the interior, and marvel at the Winged Lion, a symbol of the city's identity.

Gain skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and explore the private chambers of the Doge, Venice's supreme authority.

Marvel at the Golden Staircase, a stunning 15th-century entrance reserved for esteemed dignitaries. Benefit from the 3 museum pass to save big!

Fun fact: Beneath the Doge's Palace lie underground dungeons known as the Pozzi (wells), where prisoners were held in cramped and dark conditions.

St. Mark's Basilica

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

Doge's Palace

Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace

Access to Museo Correr

Access to the Archaeological Museum

Access to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana

St. Mark's Basilica

Access to the Pala d'Oro

Doge's Palace

Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Alison F
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A great visit. Unhurried and not too long. Visitor numbers were kept to a level where it did not feel crowded. We loved the water bus rides too.
Paul D
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Headout allowed us entry on short notice which was appreciated due to limited time available to us. The palace was impressive
Jacqueline A
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Once located correct line entry the entry was smooth. Expect to spend at least 3 hours if not more inside. Once inside you can download the free audio guide of which there are 37 entries! We went to the Corro Museum later in the afternoon Highly recommend ☺️
Carlos C
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Quick and easy way to get tickets. I used it before in Acropolis and now in Venice and didn't have any problem and the main plus was avoiding lines.
María I
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Buying tickets to the Ducal Palace seemed like a great decision to me—we went right in without having to wait in line. I recommend it.

St. Mark's Basilica

The Cathedral of Saint Mark, also referred to as the Basilica of San Marco, stands as an iconic symbol within Venice's landscape. Nestled in the heart of the Piazza San Marco, it serves as the final resting place for Saint Mark, the city's esteemed patron saint. Adorned with resplendent golden mosaics, intricate embellishments, and 5 majestic domes, the basilica epitomizes the grandeur of Byzantine architecture. See also the basilica's treasury, housing a collection of priceless artifacts, including ancient manuscripts, liturgical objects, and relics of saints.

Doge's Palace

With fast-track access, zoom past the queue and begin your journey by marveling at the grandeur of the palace's courtyards. Ascend the Grand Staircase, a marble staircase adorned with statues, leading to the upper floors of the palace. Step into the Great Council Chamber, where the governing body of the Venetian Republic convened. Admire the colossal paintings by renowned artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese, depicting significant events in Venetian history. See the extensive collection of weaponry and armor displayed in the palace's Armoury.

Benefit from a 3-museum pass with this ticket, offering a convenient option to explore Venice's history. With this pass, you can access Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

What's not allowed

St. Mark's Basilica

Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.

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

A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.

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.

Additional information

St. Mark's Basilica

Note: The wait time to enter St. Mark's Basilica can vary depending on the time of day and season. During peak times, such as weekends or holidays, the wait may exceed 1-2 hours. To avoid longer queues, it is recommended to arrive early or later in the afternoon.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Ticket redemption points

Attraction 1

Show your ticket at St. Mark Basilica.

Address: P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy.

Landmark: Entrance on the left side of the Basilica, please follow the signs for the STL entrance.

Get directions to the Redemption point

Attraction 2

Show your ticket at Doge's Palace.

Address: P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy.

Get directions to the Redemption point

Attraction 3

Show your ticket at Venice Museum.

Get fast-track priority entry to the Civic Museums of Venice through "ENTRANCE PREPAID TICKETS" by using the electronic pass with the BARCODE included in your VOUCHER, which you must bring with you.

Tap the barcode over the reader located at the entrance to the Civic Museum for direct access.

Museums Included

Museo Correr

National Archaeological Museum

Monumental Rooms Biblioteca Marciana