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Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line and guided tour

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Language: English

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Duration: 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll discover the fascinating stories behind Venice's past with your guide

You'll explore the history of Venice that resides inside the Doge's Palace

You'll marvel at St. Mark's Basilica and its dazzling architecture

What we expect

This Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica tour is perfect for visitors who want to taste the city. In just a few hours, you'll be taken to two of Venice's most iconic sites, venturing inside the Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark’s Basilica) and the Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace).

The tour starts at the Palazzo Ducale. Once home to the Duke of Venice and the city’s courts, it is the center of Venetian history (and as one of the world’s oldest republics, that’s quite a history). You’ll explore all the best sights of the palace open to the public, from spectacular...

What's included

✔Skip the line access and entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
✔Skip the line access to St. Mark’s Basilica
✔Headsets (to hear the guide)
✔Tour guide

What to remember

Accessibility:

Due to uneven and steep surfaces, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users. Strollers or baby carriages are also not permitted

Not allowed:

Please note that Doge's Palace doesn't admit bulky luggage (any luggage whose sum of the three sides exceeds 1 linear meter)

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are 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

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, please check the official guidelines on the official channels and complete any necessary registration

Know in advance:

Please be advised that access to St. Mark's Basilica will not be guaranteed unless the names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance

Due to St. Mark's Basilica security regulations, a PASSPORT or a valid ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry

St. Mark's Basilica is subject to closure without notice. When this occurs, guests are offered an extended tour of the basilica and St. Mark’s Square from outside. The tour provider will try to tell you ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to Basilica opening hours, but this isn't always possible. In these cases, there are no refunds or discounts

The terraces aren't included in this guided tour, but you can visit them on your own. You can buy a separate ticket in cash on the spot

This activity ends inside the Doges' Palace