Venice Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Discover Venice’s gems with a fast-track tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Uncover history, art, and architecture effortlessly.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - Begin your journey in Venice’s most magnificent square! This breathtaking open-air marvel reflects golden light off centuries of history. It’s the ideal spot to immerse yourself in the enchantment!
  • Doge’s Palace - Enter the opulent realm of Venice’s leaders. With its ornate halls, gilded ceilings, and a hint of drama, this…
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Guided Tour of Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Personal Audio System
  • Complimentary Entry to Museo Correr (not guided)
  • Complimentary Entry to Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana (not guided)
  • Complimentary Entry to…
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Additional Information

Avoid the long queues and explore Venice’s most famous landmarks with this guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Begin your adventure in St. Mark’s Square, the vibrant heart of Venice, before entering the Doge’s Palace, where lavish halls and political intrigue defined the Venetian Republic. Marvel at the exquisite masterpieces that…

Location
P.za San Marco, 658
Piazza San Marco
Meet us in St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco). Walk towards Caffè Florian, the historic café on the side of the square. Our meeting point is just past it in the open square. Look for our team in purple “Crown Tours” t-shirts — easy to spot and ready to welcome you..
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Scott_r
Nov 5, 2025
Funniest tour guide ever!!! - Marco was hilarious!! Wanted him to hang out with us for the rest of the day!! Great tour! Not too long and not too short. Definitely worth it!!
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Christine_h
Nov 3, 2025
Great Tour with Marco - Marco was an awesome tour guide! The tour ran wonderfully! Filled with knowledge!! I would recommend this tour!
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Denise_p
Oct 18, 2025
What an impressive tour! ... - What an impressive tour! The rooms of the palace and the artwork within were unbelievable! The basilica - WOW!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and all the background knowledge provided by our tour guide. Would totally do it again. For those that have never been there, these are a must see but definitely wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to climb A LOT of stairs.
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Benjamin_k
Oct 16, 2025
Fantastic! - Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend to see the best of both these amazing buildings.
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Simon_s
Oct 13, 2025
Beautiful Basilica and... - Beautiful Basilica and palace. Very informative guide and some wonderful views for the top across St Marks piazza.
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Steven_r
Oct 9, 2025
This tour was a fantastic... - This tour was a fantastic experience. Our guide, Adriana, was very knowledgeable and personable. She took us through the place and basilica at a very comfortable pace. The basilica is a sight to behold, and we saw parts that wouldn’t be accessible without the tour. The Doge’s Palace is very impressive, and the highlight for us was walking across the Bridge of Sighs. As an added bonus, we received entry to the Musei San Marco Correa. This too was fascinating. I would recommend this tour. A great value, with a great tour guide, Adriana.
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Diana_b
Oct 4, 2025
Fun, informative and at the right pace - The tour was interesting and at the right pace. We toured with an 8 year old and he was engaged and interested in the info provided. Our tour guide was informative and funny. It also save us time, which helped a ton with kids. Definitely recommend taking the tour.
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Mari_s
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour! - This tour was absolutely amazing! Doge’s Palace and St. Marks Basilica are absolutely breathtaking, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, She was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing history to life with fascinating details and stories. I can’t recommend this tour enough!
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Jacy_d
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour - The guide was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and told really great stories. I could tell she had a real passion for the history of the buildings!
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Tracy_t
Dec 3, 2025
St. Mark's in a Minute - Great way to see 2 venues in a short amount of time. This was our goal and it was achieved. However, do be aware, it's a fast moving tour. So if you want more time, this one may not be for you.
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From $105
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).