🏨 Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace Activity

Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace

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Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Venice, Venice

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Delve into Venetian history on a tour showcasing the city's most iconic structures. Let an expert Venetian guide shed light on the stories behind St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both of these popular attractions. Inside the legendary St. Mark's Basilica wander the mosaic-clad interior and peek into secret spaces, with exclusive access onto the balcony overlooking Piazza San Marco - reserved for only a chosen few! Then continue to the Doge's Palace, exploring the political heart of a powerful Empire. See the New Prisons, all the regalia of Venice, and then walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

What's Included

Exclusive access to the balcony of St. Mark's Basilica

Exclusive Early Entry to the Doge's Palace (8 AM only)

Headsets when necessary

Local English-speaking guide

Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace

Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 14
ADULT: Age: 15 - 99

Additional Info

Backpacks are prohibited inside St. Mark's Basilica.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to liturgical celebrations or high tides. In this event, your guide will give the tour from the exterior of the Basilica or we will contact clients as soon as possible to arrange a suitable a

Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Public transportation options are available nearby
Tour in English only
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco

We begin in the world-famous St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), sharing a few breath-taking moments to appreciate the space laid out in front of us. Your guide will lay the foundation for your experience engaging all your senses and establishing the course of Venetian history under the famed arched portico.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

Get special access, skipping the long lines into the pristine St. Mark's Basilica. Wander the interior in the company of a local guide - skilled at reviving the past through storytelling and expert knowledge. Sight the mosaics, the opulence, and then take a walk out onto the balcony for a once-in-a-lifetime view overlooking Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Venetian Lagoon.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Doge's Palace

Weave your way through the Doge’s Palace, where pre-reserved tickets once again get us past the lines and inside what was the political heart of the empire for hundreds of years. Walkthrough the Doge's private apartments and learn how politics and crime went hand in hand, even in medieval Venice.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ponte dei Sospiri

Finally, like many other (unlucky) Venetians before you, you’ll wander over the Bridge of Sighs and learn why this romantic icon is a little grimmer than you have probably heard.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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