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‘s Included
Skip the Line Access to St. Mark’s Basilica
Skip the line Access and entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
Audio headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Groups of 20 people or less
Food/Beverage
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
Doge's Palace
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.
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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Skip the Line
Reviews
1,811 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Monica provided a great...
Denise F,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Monica provided a great deal of history and context as we moved through the tour of both the palace and St. Mark's. Although the crowds were very large she did a great job of keeping our group together and pointing out features not be missed.
The tour was very...
COLLIN S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very informative! It was a very efficient way to experience these remarkable structures. Anna C is a great guide and very personable!
Don't be late
Randy T,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
2.00We arrived 20 mins late for our tour, Combination of best NG in Venice 1st time, taking slower vaporetto, etc. We should have started an hour earlier. We got to Doge palace, tour already I side. Called the City Wonders rep, no way to connect us with our tour. Couldn't get inside, waited by exit to meet guide, hoping they could just get us inside to do a self-guided. Never saw them. Tried to reschedule for following week, but only 1 spot left, and we were 2. So in other words, were on our own to try and just get tickets next week. No help from the tour operator, just our bad luck. Not a good feel at all.
Wonderful way to see the...
Tamar K,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful way to see the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica, and a perfect activity for our one full day in Venice. Zoe was a great guide. Much appreciated.
Rita was a wonderful guide
D D,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour, perfect amount of time invested in the history of Venice. Our guide Rita was AMAZING…she was so knowledgeable and proud of her heritage, We were so fortunate to have her give us all the details…she’s funny too. 2 hours on your feet was just right.
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