Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person. Doge's Palace tickets are priced at €30 per adult. All additional charges are considered administrative costs
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit.
What To Expect
Piazza San Marco
There is so much to see and do in the incredible Floating City of Venice, so why should you spend your precious vacation time waiting in line? With Skip-the-Line Access to two of Venice’s unmissable sights, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, you can immerse yourself in Venetian history and maximize your time in Venice on this carefully curated tour.
Palazzo Ducale
Once home to the Duke of Venice and the city’s courts, it is the center of Venetian history – and as one of the world’s oldest republics, that’s quite a history. We’ll explore all the best sights of the palace open to the public, from spectacular works produced on demand by artistic masters Tintoretto and Veronese, to the evidence of the genius checks and balances that made the republic so successful. With your guide on hand to lead you through the most important rooms, to explain magnificent frescoes and to tell you the tales behind every nook and cranny, your visit to the Doge’s Palace will be the perfect way to wrap up your tour through the history and culture of Venice.
Options
Guided Tour - Spanish
Spanish Tour: Guided Tour with a Spanish-speaking guide
Guided Tour - English
English Tour: Guided Tour with a English-speaking guide
Guided Tour - French
French Tour: Guided Tour with a French-speaking guide
What‘s Included
Skip the Line Access to St. Mark’s Basilica
English/Spanish-speaking guide (depending on option selected)
Groups of 25 people or less
Skip the line Access and entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
Audio headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
Food/Beverage
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Doge’s Palace
Melissa D,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very informative and the guide was great.
The tour was wonderful!...
Jason T,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was wonderful! Our guide Valentina was eloquent, knowledgeable and engaging. It was very clear how much she loves her beloved Venice! We highly recommend this experience!
Little Over Priced
Paul T,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very informative tour. Elena an excellent guide albeit headphones not the best so at times difficult to hear her commentary. Downside I thought the experience was a little overpriced given the respective entry prices to the two attractions and the 'mark-up' per person (circa x20) added for the benefit of having a guide.
Had a great time doing...
Matthew K,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Had a great time doing this the first time. This time however not as good a guide and saw less of the exhibit. Slightly disappointed in that. But it’s a good place to visit regardless.
Could be better
Anonymous,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Guide was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, everything was very crowded. She would start explanations before everybody got to be near her so you couldn’t see what she was talking about.
St. Mark’s Basilica and Doges Palace both a must see
Doris L,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything about this tour was excellent. Meeting place was well organized and professional with an air conditioned office to wait in. Our tour guide was so very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Always kept us informed of timing, distances, tickets and security. The Basilica and Palace were both so beautiful to see and interesting to learn all the history of Venice. A definite must do with this company City Wonders.
Lions with Wings and Doges and Things
Scrappyduo,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! Rita was great and very knowledgeable!
Knowledgeable and friendly Guide
Roam59960945540,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have had a disappointment, with a Airbnb trip the day before, when the start point was so poorly advised even the locals hadn't heard of it, and after and hour had to give up trying to find it! This trip was both well organised and professional, with the guide extremely knowledgeable and friendly (sadly unable to remember her name). Having headphones clearly helps when you are in a group and surrounded by many other people, all getting the history of the buildings and Venice.
Excellent tour, well...
Jan K,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, well organised, ran like clockwork, Rita was very knowledgeable, all four of us enjoyed it
Our guide was very knowledgeable and added in some humor! It was a good paced tour!
864KatieK,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and excellent tour
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