Doge's Palace and St. Marks Basilica Guided Tour in Venice

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Doge's Palace and St. Marks Basilica Guided Tour in Venice

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Enjoy Skip-the-line to explore two of the most iconic buildings in Venice. Learn the history of the Venetian Republic and discover the masterpieces of art, as you walk the corridors and halls of both the Venetian doges and the St Mark’s Basilica. Drown yourself in the golden mosaics and other treasures as you also walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs.

Experience

3 hrs 45 mins Top Pick

Full Description

Walk your way to the entrance of the Cathedral, and skip the line at the entrance to the cathedral. Inside this Golden Basilica, the guide with explains to you the famous fact about the incredible golden mosaics and the masterpieces of Byzantine art which you’ll be awed by! Byzantine arts are a unique artwork in Italy and mosaics are found in the church’s atrium, you’ll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide will show you the represented biblical scenes from the Old Testaments, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. The guide will also point out a treasury view which is a splendour of religious art collections over the centuries, where you’ll admire the altarpiece of Pala d’Oro an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones.

Highlights

Go through the rooms and chambers of the Doge’s palace.

Skip the line to Doge’s Palace and Embark on a guided tour

Hear interesting facts about Venice's past council, political history, institutional bodies deputed to government, and justice of the Venice Republic

Explore Venice as you’ve never seen before and marvel at the amazing panoramic views

Stroll down the narrow alleys of Venice and encounter enchanting squares

Receive that local touch with the professional guide as you see the main highlights of Venice

Includes

Officially certified guide
Radio system to hear the guide
Tickets to the Museum of St Marks and Pala d’Oro
Tickets and Reservations to Doge's Palace

Excludes

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to or from attractions
Entrance tickets to the attractions not mentioned under

Meeting Point

Main Entrance

Central Park Entrance

Meet at the main entrance gate near 5th Avenue

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Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

The attraction is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

The skip-the-line access is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management).

Photography is not allowed only inside the Cathedral.

The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums (no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women).

A refusal of entry due to an inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.

The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).

For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the basilica and the palace.

Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.

Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run.

Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.

There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Recommended to carry a Passport, ID card or a Digital copy of an Identity Document.

Recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Health restrictions

Not recommended for travellers suffering from claustrophobia, vertigo or cardio-respiratory disorders.

Not recommended for children under 6 years.