Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica guided Tour

Doge’s palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica are the heart of Venice. With your local guide, explore the beautiful cathedral that preserves an invaluable treasure made of golden mosaics and the Doge’s palace embellished by the most famous Italian painters. Discover the most iconic places of Venice during a 3.5 hours guided tour.

  • See two of the most important places in Venice in just a 3.5 hours tour
  • Priority tickets and guided visits with a local expert
  • Visit Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and Saint Mark’s basilica
  • Listen to stories and legends about this enchanting places
Included
  • Licensed guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Entrance ticket to the Doge's palace
Duration3 Hours
Important information
  • Please remember that you have to follow a precise dress code for the Basilica entrance: shoulders, knees and thighs need to be covered so please avoid short dresses, tank tops, shorts and hats (for men). It is not allowed to enter with large bags, animals, weapons, lighters and scissors.
  • In case of delay: contact the emergency number +39-327-4674179.
  • Cancellation Policy: full refund for cancellation received at least within 7 days in advance (read more).
  • Adverse conditions/unforeseen circumstances: please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
  • In case of rain: this tour will never be cancelled due to rain. In case of rain Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica can be closed to the public due to high tides. The guide will decide the best alternative for the whole group. Please be aware that refunds will not be guaranteed to those who won’t accept the offered alternative.

Venue

The guide will be under the arcade near the clock tower holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written.

Piazza San Marco, 145, Venice, VE, Italia

Offered by

Ways Tours
30124 - Venezia
(919)
Location

Further information

Meet the local guide and start an incredible journey through history and art to discover two of the most famous places in Venice: First, Doge's palace and second, Saint Mark's basilica. Doge's palace is a stunning building embellished by the most famous Italian artists of 1500. Masterpieces of Italian painters such as Tintoretto, Tiziano and Veronese are preserved in this place. Discover the secrets of Venice governments, visit the prisons and listen to legends around this palace.

In Doge’s palace you will lose track of time and you will fly with your imagination to the past when these beautiful halls were full of people discussing the destiny of Venice. Many legends and stories populate the palace and the prisons. See how the prisoners lived and cross the Bridge of Sighs, like they used to do in the past.

Continue the tour visiting Saint Mark’s basilica, a beautiful cathedral built during a thousand year that preserves an invaluable treasure made of golden mosaics, masterpieces of Venetian artisans. Your guide will tell you the history and the secrets of one of the most beautiful basilicas in the world, reach St.Mark museum and the panoramic terrace to admire the amazing view on Saint Mark's square. Your guide will tell you about the story of the horse statues located on the top of the basilica and you’ll see the city from a completely different point of view. A real must-do experience.

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