Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with Guided Tour

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Join a skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge’s Palace. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and explore the historic prisons. Continue with a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, the Royal Palace (now the Correr Museum), the National Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the National Library of St. Mark.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

2 hours

Skip the Line

At the ticket office

Live tour guide

Italian, English, French, German, Spanish

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Instant ticket delivery

After purchase, we will send the tickets via email

Highlighted

  • Guided visit to the main attractions of St. Mark’s Square.
  • Admire the Golden Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
  • Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs.
  • The guided tour includes the “skip the line” ticket.

Includes

  • 2-hour shared guided tour with commentary from a qualified and experienced guide
  • Entrance ticket valid for self-guided visits of the palaces in St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace, now Museo Correr, National Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the National Marciana Library)
  • Audio receiver devices for groups over 10 people
  • Food and beverages

Useful Information

  • The tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility disabilities.
  • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended.
  • For security reasons, sacks, bags, or backpacks are not allowed inside the Doge’s Palace: a free deposit is available inside.
  • For the visit to the Basilica, appropriate clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops).

Full Description

A guided visit to the Doge’s Palace, which for centuries has represented the seat of Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, adorned and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year-old republic. Experience it with a guide who will show you the halls of power, immersing you...
in a very particular historical context: European medieval times and the immediately following centuries. Be amazed by the rich details of the golden staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who decorated this building. Relive the anguish of prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova. An unforgettable tour not to be missed! Then visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world! On this tour, accompanied by a qualified Tour Guide in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a complete visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique in its kind in Italy. You will have the pleasure of admiring beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlays on the floors, while our guide shows you the depicted biblical scenes, the history, and the particularities of this ancient basilica. You can also visit the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square, known as the Procuraties, with the same ticket! Discover the way of life of the Venetians, with paintings, libraries, coinage, and sculptures. Enter into the secrets of the Venetian Empire, with a description of the Arsenal that produced the famous battleship Galea. Visit the area built by Napoleon and the rooms restored for Empress Sissi of Austria.

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