This tour takes you to the center of Venice's religious power, with exclusive skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Our local history-expert guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of the impressive church and palace, Venetian landmarks.
Venice is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and this tour allows you to explore it from the heart with a guided tour of two of the city's top attractions led by an expert local guide.
Marvel at the art and architecture of St. Mark's Basilica
Crowned by Venetian-Byzantine domes, St. Mark's Basilica is one of the most evocative landmarks not only in St. Mark's Square, but in all of Venice. You'll find an expert guide who will lead you through this stunning church, with polychrome domes, marble-clad walls, and, inside, over 8,000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many of them plated with 24-karat gold.
Enjoy a special tour of the Doge's Palace
The highlight of the day is a special and exclusive visit to the Palazzo Ducale. You might be wondering: how to skip the line on the Doge's Palace tour? We've got it covered! This way, you can focus on enjoying your visit to the symbol of political Venice. The impressive structure boasts layers of ornamentation on its original 14th- and 15th-century foundations. It also houses major works of art, with paintings by world-renowned artists such as Titian, Tiepolo, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Go behind the scenes of your tour of the Doge's Palace
You'll visit the courtyard and then the Doge's noble public and private areas. Admire the ballrooms, the Hall of the Great Councils, and the "Opera Museum," which boasts an impressive collection of portraits, including others by the aforementioned artists. To conclude the tour, you'll also have the opportunity to admire the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and learn the story behind its name. This is the most complete immersion into the art and history of two of Venice's most important political and religious landmarks! Notes: Please inform us in advance of any special needs or reduced mobility guests may have and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Highlights
Explore the stunning St. Mark's Basilica and its unique terraces.
Skip-the-line tour of the Doge's Palace.
See paintings by world-renowned artists.
Visit the ballrooms, the Grand Council Hall, and the Opera Museum.
Admire the famous Bridge of Sighs.
What includes and does not include
Shared walking tour
Licensed English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry for guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica
Exclusive access to the Basilica terraces
Access to the guided tour of the Palazzo Ducale
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Optional tips
Meeting point
Encontro com o nosso guia turístico na Praça de São Marcos, debaixo da coluna com o leão no topo, em frente ao Palácio Ducal. Por favor, faça o check-in 15 minutos antes da partida.
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
Please inform us in advance of any special needs or reduced mobility guests may have and we will do our best to accommodate them.
