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.
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 - French
French Tour: Guided Tour with a French-speaking guide
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
2,049 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Last minute cancellation
SebD1205,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Cancelled the Tour 2 days before with no explination or alternative and try to book for the week after. Totally unacceptable and ruined the trip....
Doge and St Mark tour
tarapL5342QX,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shannon was an amazing guide. She is American but highly knowledgeable of Venetian history Highly recommend her if you speak English.
Doge Palase
Sightseer35586495544,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The American did a great job!!!
Best Tour in Venice
GuillermoO C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ita a Beautiful Tour of the Basilica, we loved every minute of it. Very well explained by our tour guide, experienced & very clear communication, thank you!
Take this tour and ask for Mr. G
439jacquii,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr.G the guide made the experience wonderful (good tour, too). He is funny and interesting and told a great story of Venice and gave us an appreciation for this place. Be aware, this tour is for people who can walk up A LOT of steps (70+) and get back down. The steps are part of the story (you are supposed to be out of breath before meeting with the powerful people 70+steps up, making those in charge more powerful).
An outstanding tour
Gerry S,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely fantastic. Ione was very knowledgeable, considerate & attentive to the group ensuring that everyone was well looked after. We appreciated the photo opportunities as well as her detailed information.
Treasures of Venice
Elizaabeth J,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00There is too much to see in 2 hours. Just enjoy what you can. Please please use the bathroom prior to tour. Our tour wasted 30 minutes with bathroom visits. Too many people, tour should be limited to 20, we kept losing our excellent guide
Tour included a tour of...
John G,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour included a walk through tour of St. Mark's Basilica, and a detailed walk though of the Doge's Palace, prison and the Bridge of Sighs. Guide was very knowledgeable, respectful of the dignity of the Church, personable and concerned for the physical limitations of others in our party. Enjoyed our experience.
Must See Tour
Lisa M,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rita, or as she’s sometimes called Joy, was an amazing tour guide!!! She was friendly, knowledgeable, interesting, and professional. Doges Palace was beautiful and filled with amazing artifacts, paintings, and sculptures!! It was very interesting to hear the history of Venice. St. Mark’s Basilica was truly breathtaking!! The mosaics were fantastic!!! Truly a must see tour!!
Wonderful to skip the lines and gain access to these amazing sites.
Fearless747413,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with a vast amount of information given. Our guide was fantastic, he kept the pace interesting and informative .
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