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Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access

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Overview

Available languages

English

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With skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide, you’ll explore Venice’s top two landmarks, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, in just two unforgettable hours. Wander the gilded council rooms in the Doge's Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, uncover enthralling stories of power and politics, and marvel at the golden mosaic ceiling in St. Mark's Basilica. Note: If you select the Private Legendary Venice option (max 6 people) or Legendary Venice with Terraces option at time of booking, you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to admire beautiful views from the balcony over St. Mark's Square. These options have a tour duration of 3 hours.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Due to the religious nature of St. Mark's Basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering St. Mark's. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and/or flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.

If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.

This tour is non-refundable. All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.

Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.

If you select the Private Legendary Venice option (max 6 people) or Legendary Venice with Terraces option at time of booking, you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to admire beautiful views from the balcony over St. Mark's Square. These tour departures are 3 hours.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

1

Piazza San Marco

Begin in the world-famous St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) and take a moment to appreciate the breathtaking space laid out in front of you. Your guide will lay the foundation for your experience, setting the scene of centuries of Venetian history under the famed arched portico.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Palazzo Ducale

Start your day at Palazzo Ducale, or Doge's Palace, home to the doge, or duke, of Venice and his seat of government. As your guide leads you through its grand chambers and council rooms, they'll point out paintings by renowned Venetian masters such as Veronese and Tintoretto. You'll hear how Venice was ruled from within these walls and about some of its famous prisoners, including Casanova. You'll even walk in their footsteps as you cross the Bridge of Sighs from the palace and into the grim New Prisons. Note: Step inside the Doge’s Palace before it opens to the public to wander the empty chambers—an exclusive early access experience only available on this tour’s 8AM departure. The 8AM tour also includes a tour of St. Mark's Basilica and special access to the terraces with incredible privileged views of St. Mark's Square.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace (25 €)

Local English-speaking guide

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

Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica 12€, St. Mark's Basilica + Museum 24€

Spanish Speaking guide - if option selected

Exclusive access to the balcony of St. Mark's Basilica (if option selected)

Headsets when necessary

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Lunch

Options

Private - Legendary Venice

Private Tour w/ Terrace: Explore Venice’s top attractions—St. Mark’s Basilica & terraces, and the Doge’s Palace—on a private English guided tour.

Legendary Venice Tour

Group Tour (No Terrace): Discover the Doge’s Palace and then skip the line into St. Mark's Basilica on this express English guided tour.

Legendary Venice Spanish Tour

Spanish Group Tour(No Terrace): Join this Spanish language tour - explore Doge’s Palace & skip the line into St Mark’s Basilica on this 2-hour tour of Venice

Legendary Venice with terraces

Small Group Tour w/ terraces: Venice’s top attractions—St. Mark’s Basilica w/ terraces, and the Doge’s Palace—Exclusive Doge's Palace Early Entry, 8AM only

Reviews

4.68

5,023 reviews

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  • This tour and Sara were amazing!

    Elizabeth D,,Jan 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This tour was amazing! Our guide Sara really knew the history and did a great job explaining it. We did add on the terrace and would say that was definitely worth it.

  • Wonderful tour!

    Roving44067665474,,Jan 25, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Shannon was amazing!!! She gave a great tour and was very informative! Very interesting tour! She allowed us to take pictures at multiple spots!

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  • Elena

    wydownmo,,Jan 25, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Elena was fantastic. She’s lived her whole life in Venice and told great stories to help teach us the history. She’s was personable and cute. Everyone was engaged and learned a lot.

  • Great Tour with Ellena

    977marke,,Jan 24, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ellen’s was an amazing tour guide . Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and a great storyteller. She kept our group together and easy to follow.

  • Not a good experience

    emmisty,,Jan 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    The guide went off and left 15 of us. We were late 15 minutes because of an accident in route. We waited thinking they would swing back by for that many of us. They didn’t.

  • Great tour

    Nissa G,,Jan 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful tour. Very informative. Our tour guide Elianorah, was great. She answered all of our questions. She was very kind and patient as well.

  • Legendary Venice

    sianneo2026,,Jan 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We suppose to go with small group of 4-10 people but yesterday only me and my husband showed up, so we kinda had private tour 😀 around St.Mark Basilica n Terraces & Doge’s palace next to it. It’s fun and something that you must see if you’re visiting Venice 👍

  • We toured palace and basilica. Very informative!

    Allison B,,Jan 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Alex was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He studied history and was happy to share his expertise. We were a family group and he engaged young as well as old.

  • Tour with Alex

    570raegank,,Jan 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Alex was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions.

  • Fabulous!

    Louise C,,Jan 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was a fabulous tour. I highly recommend it. Roberta was our guide today and she was perfect! Friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic without overwhelming us. We saw so much that we wouldn’t have known was there to been seen without joining this tour!

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