• Basilica di San Marco - This tour takes you inside the center of the religious power of Venice, the beautiful Basilica of St Marks with our skip-the-line access, where our expert history guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of this astonishing landmark-church that boasts a profusion of polychrome domes, walls clad in marbles and, inside, over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf.
• Doge’s Palace - The highlight of the tour is our exclusive special visit of the Doge’s Palace, the very symbol of political Venice, an impressive structure composed of layers of building elements and ornamentation, from its 14th and 15th century original foundations to the significant Renaissance and opulent Mannerist adjunctions and today hosting paintings from world renown artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese and set to the grand ball of Venice Carnival.
  We’ll have a very exclusive access to the closed-to-general-public secret passages including the old torture chambers and prisons.
  From the prisons you will visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, to visit the great ballrooms, the great Councils hall, and the Doge’s lavish apartments and the “Opera Museum” boasting astonishing collection of portrait including Renaissance and Mannerism with prominent “Venitian school” paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
• Ponte dei Sospiri - You will also have the chance to walk the famous bridge of sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.

• Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
• Licensed English speaking guide
• Palazzo Ducale visit
• St. Mark’s Basilica visit with exclusive access to terraces
• Skip the line entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

THE CAPTIVATING MARVELS OF VENICE: Distinctive, enigmatic and captivating, Venice is among the world’s most awe-inspiring and remarkable cities. Delve into its essence via a small group exploration of exceptional quality, led by an Art Expert Guide, visiting the two primary and stunning locations of Venice’s Political and Religious power: the majestic St Mark’s Basilica - the principal cathedral, adorned with Venetian-Byzantine domes – and the Doge’s palace, a hub of governance, mysteries, carnival and masterpieces. The most thorough dive into the art and history of the two most significant political and religious monuments of Venice. It’s a must-experience in Venice, enjoyed in a small group with a highly trained licensed history guide. Only for lovers of art!

• Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
• 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.