Venice: Skip-the-line Access to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Private Tour

Skip the long lines and explore two of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica, on this private tour. Learn about the history and significance of these sites while admiring their stunning architecture and artwork.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di San Marco - Continue your visit to St Mark’s Basilica, where you will once again skip the lines of tourists. Admire the church’s famous gold mosaics and listen to your guide as they explain the meaning of each of these mosaics.
  • Doge’s Palace - Walk through what used to be the home of the Dukes of Venice and learn more about this symbol of the city from your guide’s detailed commentary as you admire the numerous Renaissance frescoes located in the building.
What's Included
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Entrance Tickets
Additional Information

Bypass the crowds and explore two of Venice’s most significant landmarks on this guided tour. Your journey begins at Doge’s Palace, where you’ll bypass the throng of visitors and enter what was once the residence of the Venetian leaders. As you marvel at the myriad Renaissance frescoes adorning the building, your guide will offer comprehensive explanations of this iconic site.

Then, you’ll proceed to St Mark’s Basilica, skipping the queues once more. As you gaze at the renowned golden mosaics, your guide will decode the stories behind each art piece.

The tour concludes with an exploratory walk around Venice’s notable sites, delving into its intriguing past and evolution over time as you meander its scenic canals.

  • 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
Location
Colonna di San Todaro
Piazza San Marco
Under the two big column
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jill_j
Sep 2, 2023
Fantastic Tour! - Gina, was a fabulous tour guide, very friendly, informative, palace and basilica was gorgeous. I would recommend her for any tour!! Learned so much!!
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