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 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.
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.
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. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)
Due to St. Mark's Basilica security regulations, a PASSPORT OR VALID ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
Guided Tour - English
English Tour: Guided Tour with a English-speaking guide
Guided Tour - Spanish
Spanish Tour: Guided Tour with a Spanish-speaking guide
Reviews
1,900 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour of Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica
janetefa,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00An interesting and enjoyable and informative tour. However the knowledgeable guide spoke rather too quickly for us to understand everything he said.
Great tour experience
Kristi N,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was the perfect amount of time to see the highlights of Doge’s Palace and learn the history of the Doges and their place in Venice. A tour through the Bridge of Sighs to see the prisoner cells and imagine the suffering of the prisoners . Our host Iole was great and informative and truly an expert on the subject matter. The cathedral was breathtaking and we learned about the millions of tiny mosaic glass and gold tiles that make up the ceiling and wall decor.
San Marco & Doges palace
Lazaruss,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We we're running late and worried we would miss the tour so I messaged them and they called me back to see where we were and describe the meeting point clearly for us. The palace and church were very impressive and definitely worth seeing.
It was a great way to get...
Amy J,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great way to get information and stories behind these amazing sites of Venice! Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided the right amount of information without being overwhelming. Definitely recommend it!
St Mark’s and Palace
Stacey S,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of bringing the history alive.
Vini Vici Venice
Brian R,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Doges Palace experience very good, Basilica was very short tour and brushed over as we took too long in the Palace and Jail
Skip the line is the way to go
Michael M,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I had but one glorious day in Venice so time management was crucial. We started early and this private tour was just perfect. First communication, ive been on tours where they said they would stand (x) and be holding a flag (y) “looking at you Eiffel Tower!” But this tour did just as they instructed. A young lady showed up on time with her flag and checked us in. Then two friendly guys handed us an earpiece and transceiver devicer. The “Zoe” arrived, tested the equipment and the tour began on time. “Zoe” was VERY accommodating in that 4 people had not arrived and she entertained us with exterior fun facts in hopes that they did. Ive been on many a tour that, if you're late, youre late. The tour itself was very nice. Very informative, “Zoe” had a great personality and had many stories, and insight when questions were asked. The Tour ended on time and here is the best part. YES, we skipped all the lines. With the exception of mandatory security we did not stand in short lines. The square was packed and it felt like a semi-private experience as it should. Book your tour, turn on notifications, request “Zoe” and know your tour will be great.
Excellent
Maria F,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well explain. Lovely guide tour. She has a lot of knowledge and very professional. Highly recommend it
Dogging for life. But nothing to say.
Rita T,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good explanations and comparisons with contemporary responsibilities of leading figures. Participation of participants appreciated
Fun and very informative tour of two spectacular sites.
Micheline W,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maddelena was a very informative and friendly guide. The tour was well paced. There was so much to see in each room in the doge Palace, and Maddalena gave a perfect amount of information. I felt that the length of the tour was ideal.
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