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
1,729 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica tour was excellent.
Denise W,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I really enjoyed his tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. She also provided the history of Venice as well. I would highly recommend taking this tour.
Doge's Palace
Karen C,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent and informative, lots of time given. Only thing I would have loved was some time in the fabulous palace bookshop, which we could not go back to due to location when the tour was over. Everything else was perfect and very well done.
Wonderful tour conducted by Filipo!
Yetunde K,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience! Filipino was brilliant! Extensive historical knowledge and great jokes too! Very enjoyable tour!
Not to be missed
David R,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The history, then artistry, the craftsmanship is absolutely magnificent. Not to be missed. The guides are good, especially Rita who is funny, kind, knowledgeable and cannot do enough to help you enjoy your tour. There are lots of stairs to climb and very few places to sit and rest. It can be hot , even inside, so take plenty of water.
Amazing historical perspective of Venice history
Lauraine R,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sandra, our guide, gave us a real depth of information on the sights. So worthwhile when you visit sites like this to know how they fit in history and their society. Highly recommend this tour.
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