Uncover the history of Venice with a 2-hour guided tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Cathedral. Explore the magnificent artworks, walk across the Bridge of Sighs, and marvel at the Golden Basilica. Choose the private option for a personalized experience.
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Doge’s Palace - Visit the imposing Doge’s Palace with its marvelous rooms rich of artistic artwork made by famous venetian artists. You will discover the halls of power where the Doge and the highest politicians decided the faith of the Venice Republic. In these rooms you will be stunned in front of the “Last Judgment” by Tintoretto, one of the largest paintings in the world. Then the guide will escort you down in the old venetian prisons, passing through the magnificent Bridge of Sighs!
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Basilica di San Marco - The guided visit will proceed to the Basilica of Saint Mark, known also as the Golden Basilica, thanks to its uncountable mosaics made of pure gold! The guide will explain the history and meaning of the masterpieces that decorate the cathedral.
(OUTSIDE TOUR IF THE BELL TOWER OPTION IS SELECTED) -
Piazza San Marco - The two symbols of Venice are in the middle of the marvelous Saint Mark’s Square.
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Campanile di San Marco - St. Mark’s Bell Tower option for breathtaking views of Venice from above, including the domes of St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Square, and the lagoon. An elevator ride takes you to the top, offering a unique panorama. Standing at 98 meters, the campanile is the tallest structure in Venice.
(SELECTING THE BELL TOWER OPTION YOU WILL ENJOY THE ST. MARK’S BASILICA VISIT FROM OUTSIDE ONLY)
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance
- St. Mark’s Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if Legendary Tour Option is selected)
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
- Bell Tower Visit (if the option is selected the Basilica visit will be guided from the OUTSIDE ONLY)
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge’s Palace
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Cathedral (if option is selected)
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark’s Cathedral (if option is selected)
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off
- Food & Drinks
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum
- Basilica Admission if the Bell Tower option is selected
Experience a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, symbols of Piazza San Marco. Admire the Golden Staircase and artworks in the Doge’s Palace, and walk through the Bridge of Sighs to the prisons of Casanova. Visit the Saint Mark’s Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica, and marvel at its shining mosaics.
Continue with a virtual reality experience at the Gondola Yard of Venice Gallery. With a VR headset, see Piazza San Marco and its monuments as they once were, imagining the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel and the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress.
Choose the St. Mark’s Bell Tower option for breathtaking views of Venice from above, including the domes of St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Square, and the lagoon. An elevator ride takes you to the top, offering a unique panorama. Standing at 98 meters, the bell tower is the tallest structure in Venice.
Enhance your visit with an audio guide and digital map.
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- Comfortable shoes suggested.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark’s Museum situated on the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
