Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Venice, Veneto

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Join a small group guided tour for a more personalized and interactive experience.

Benefit from pre-reserved tickets to make the most of your valuable vacation time.

See the major highlights of the city St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in one 3-hour tour.

Explore Venice and its major monuments with an expert local guide with insider knowledge.

Leave your tour and guide with enough knowledge to enrich the rest of your visit to this unique Italian city.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Venice
Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets.
2. Piazza San Marco
Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know "the Floating City" and its origins. Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions that both play an important role in St Mark’s history.
3. Basilica di San Marco
Continue on to the Basilica of St.Mark, and enter the cathedral with your pre-reserved tickets. Take in its sheer size and the fascinating golden mosaics inside. Learn about the design of the monument, called the Church of Gold, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power. Listen to the story of the life-size Horses of St Mark’s Basilica, said to be some of Europe’s finest creations. Find out the answers to all of your questions and more as you accompany your guide on this well-planned walking tour in Venice.
4. Doge's Palace
Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace. You'll walk straight into this opulent palazzo with our with pre-reserved tickets. Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges through the ornate Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace, and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark.
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Stroll over to the Old Prison that was once part of the Doge’s Palace. Learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice. Listen to the extraordinary story of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice.
6. Museo Correr
Your admission ticket to the Doges Palace also includes entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark's Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy. Generally, you can visit the Correr Museum after your tour has ended. You may also have tickets for the next morning, depending on the hour of the tour you book.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Bring your passport or ID card in order to prove your age if you have selected a discounted ticket.
• Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed and there is no place to leave them so you will be denied entry.
• Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
• Both sites can be subject to unforeseen closures due to liturgical celebrations. In the event of such changes or closures, San Marco will be explained from the outside, with detailed explanations, followed by a pleasant walk to the famous Rialto Bridge.
• Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees.
• Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
• In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
• If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
• Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
• 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
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
• Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : Mark_S
The guide was very good except due to external noise she was hard to hear on occasions.
The criticism I would is that it is sold as a 'jump the queue tour' but due it being so busy everyone had 'jumping the queue'.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 08:41:16

Posted By : Tanya_S
Seeing the sites with the interesting facts from the tour guide and avoiding all lines was perfect! Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 01:43:24

Posted By : Jennifer_L
Claire was an excellent guide! She knew all of our names and gave us so much insight. She moved at the right pace and had a ton of enthusiasm!
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 13:44:26

Posted By : Courtney_P
Ilaria is a fantastic tour guide. She is knowledgeable and has a passion for art which added a nice touch to the history of the tour. Following the tour she offered suggestions off the tourist track on how to spend the rest of our stay.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 08:32:23

Posted By : Sunitha_Z
The tour guide was knowledgeable. I learned about Venice history. I am not sure it’s worth - €100 per person.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 07:33:35

Posted By : Margarita_G
Great tour. Alesia, our guide, was fantastic. A wealth of knowledge and kept the group informed and entertained. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 04:38:26

Posted By : Richard_N
It was not what I expected going in. Your guide was great, but it was a repeat of the history of Venice I had heard on a tour of the islands.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 02:51:05

Posted By : Catherine_B
Alessia gave a fabulous tour with lots of history and trivia which made it very interesting. She was knowledgeable and attentive to group members needs and questions.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 21:02:57

Posted By : Sandy_G
Lovely, knowledgable guide. Absolutely incredible feats of construction and art both inside and out. Bridge of Sighs and Correr Museum also included. A must do trip.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 11:15:49

Posted By : 778kieronb
Meeting up was very straightforward forward. The guide was an absolute mine of knowledge, it was fascinating and having a dedicated guide enhanced the experience. Worth the money
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 03:41:18