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, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di San Marco - Get ready to witness the beauty and history of Saint Mark’s Basilica in a way you never have before! Our expert tour guide will take you through the monument’s story and show you the best spots to experience the grandeur of the basilica. With their exciting and knowledgeable commentary, you’ll be engaged and entertained throughout the tour. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
What's Included
  • Reservation Fees
  • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Access to St. Mark’s Square Museums
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Audio system for better guide hearing
Additional Information

Explore the unique spots of Venice with our guided tour of two famous sites: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy Venice’s rich history and culture as you visit these remarkable buildings.
The tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, the bustling heart of Venice. First, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, admire its stunning architectural details, and learn…

Location
Colonna di San Marco
Piazzetta San Marco
Meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our Coordinator will be wearing a purple "Crown Tours" T-shirt/Jacket and will be waiting for you under the Column with the marble statue of Saint Theodore on top.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chikezie_a
Aug 26, 2024
Excellent service - The Tour guide was very knowledgeable and good. He took time to explain in detail everything. We really enjoyed the tour. We didn’t have to wait in any queue. Exactly as described in the tour.
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Frank_f
Aug 11, 2024
Let’s do Florence - Great tour……thank you to Margaret for your expertise! The artworks were breathtaking and definitely worth it.
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Brittany_h
Aug 4, 2024
A must do - A must do while in Venice to understand the legal system in the past centuries of the city. Doge’s palace has remarkable artwork and the tour guide explained each room in detail. The Basilica has a great view of the clock tower and square along with beautiful artwork inside.
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Christopher_m
Aug 3, 2024
Magnifico! - Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. We had an exceptional experience! Would highly recommend.
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Ryan_a
Jul 30, 2024
Great Tour, Great Guide, Great City - Our tour with Crown Tours had the ideal guide, a history teacher! The guide covered all of the highlights and took her time to allow us to ask questions and stop for photos. An amazing inside look at St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Doge’s Palace. 100% worth it!
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Navid_a
Jul 21, 2024
HIghlight of my trip - The fast-track tour of Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica was amazing. As a solo traveler, skipping the lines was great. The guide was friendly and explained everything well. I had plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the sights. This tour was the highlight of my trip to Venice!
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Marina_a
Jul 21, 2024
Great - The fast-track tour was excellent. No long lines to wait in, which was great. The guide was very nice and explained everything well. I enjoyed the beautiful sights and took many pictures. Highly recommend for solo travelers.
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Pezhman_n
Jul 21, 2024
Interesting tour - I loved the fast-track tour of Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. No waiting in long lines. The guide was very knowledgeable and told many interesting stories. It was a very good experience for a solo traveler like me.
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Souhir_k
Jul 17, 2024
Wonderful exprience - Great tour of Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Quick entry and a good guides made it a wonderful experience. I enjoyed and learned a lot about the history of Venice. Highly recommend this tour for all travelers.
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Lynne_m
Aug 13, 2024
Historical tour - This is the best and quickest way to get into these landmarks , no queuing and loads of information given throughout the tour.
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From $103
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).