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.
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.
Options
Guided Tour - French
French Tour: Guided Tour with a French-speaking guide
Guided Tour - Spanish
Spanish Tour: Guided Tour with a Spanish-speaking guide
Guided Tour - English
English Tour: Guided Tour with a English-speaking guide
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Sara B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour! Having a knowledgeable guide, like Maddalena, was absolutely amazing. Her storytelling and recounting of history, art, politics, and more truly immersed us in the experience. The meeting point was easy to find. We received a guided tour of Doge’s palace, St. Marks Basilica, and we even got to walk across the Bridge of Sighs into the prison. Excellent experience. Don’t forget your walking shoes and appropriate dress!
Really informative tour....
Gill C,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really informative tour. Our guide Eliza was very knowledgable and had great passion for Venice and the historic buildings we visited.
Visit Doges BassilicA.
pmdl2016,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eliza was excellent. Conducted the tour exactly to schedule. She even organised a lift up - there a lot of steps. She was very clear and explained much with a sense of humour. Would like to use her again.
Amazing tour! Our guide,...
Liz S,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour! Our guide, Barbara, was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions- even staying a few minutes after the tour ended.
An excellent tour guide makes a difference!
David R,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rita Tostella provided exceptional insights into the historical aspects of both the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. It made the tour interesting and educational. She kept our attention as we progressed through the various buildings and took care to make sure the group stayed together. Overall an excellent experience!
Magnificent Venice!
SebastianIII H,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing. Our tour guide Barbara was great. Her stories for each place, each painting were both informative and enlightening.
Great tour and fabulous...
Irina M,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and fabulous guide. Be prepare to walk some stairs and bring plenty of water. Line your the bathroom was way tooo long.
Great tour!
Amanda J,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour guide was amazing! The tour was interesting and so informative. It was just the right amount of time.
Disappointed
Patti L,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Our group of six was highly disappointed with this tour. We found it difficult to understand our guide, Felipe, as he often did not speak clearly. As a result, much of the tour of the Doge’s Palace was hard to follow and less engaging than we had hoped. We also found the guide’s sense of humor unusual and, at times, felt that some of his remarks came across as negative toward Americans. Whether intended or not, these comments made several members of our group uncomfortable. Overall, the combination of communication difficulties and the tone of the tour significantly detracted from our experience.
Doge’s Palace /St Marks Basilica
Holly S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a fabulous informative interesting tour. Our whole group learned to much. Lucy answered all of our questions and knew her history. Thank you Lucy for a memorable fun day in Venice.
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