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
1,891 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Maps237840,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was very informative. Tour guide Zoey was great.would highly recommend
Really bad
Philip T,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Your guide left us and we missed half the trip. Thanks. You would think they could a head count before going in
Kind and knowledgeable guide, amazing places to visit.
Rebecca L,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Zoe, was terrific. Full of insights and information. A really interesting morning, and a great introduction to Venice. Thankyou
Great morning trip!
Allison L,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great couple of hours! Plenty if time to explore the Doge's Palace and prison...what beautiful ceilings and paintings everywhere Entrance into St Mark's Basilica...with skip the queues made fir an easy, stress free visit And all with the most wonderful, happy, knowledgeable guide - Zoe Free entry into the Museum at the other end of the square too Great trip!!
Zoe is fantastic!
Margaret M,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Zoe was absolutely wonderful. A great storyteller. An expert. A kind person. We found every minute fascinating.
Great Guide!!
Christopher K,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shannon was great! Spoke perfect English (from Maine) but also fluent in Italian. Gave great history on the sites and also suggestions for while in town.
Historical tour
Deborah H,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, Michaela are tour guide was very informative, and brought the tour to life. The Doge Palace & St Marks Basilica are a must see when visiting Venice
Great tour of the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark Basilica with Michela
Q1400OKana sl,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michela is a great guide! She had a lot of interesting informations and fun anecdotes about the Doge's palace and Saint Mark Basilica. She made the tour very interesting and was very friendly.
Very informative & the...
dako34,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative & the tour guide discussed also about the history . On time & we skipped the long lines
The Best option to visit the Palace and St Marks in Venice
rebeccawY8586JR,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joy was an excellent tour guide. She shared enough but not too much info at each point in the tour. Its helpful to do both these things together - the palace then the Bascilica. She was funny and friendly and engaging.
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