Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour 15 minutes•Admission Included

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Skip the Line

Reviews

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There is a lot of art and...
Stephanie W,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00
There is a lot of art and associated history, so if you are a fan of this, it is highly recommended. It was a bit much for us, especially given the heat and the volume of other visitors.
Our family of four...
Ellen N,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our family of four (including two teenage sons) toured St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge Palace. Rita, our tour guide was excellent with her bubbly personality and exquisite knowledge. Overall an enjoyable experience
St Mark's and Doge Palace Review
Traci K,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Informative and interesting - our guide Michaela was wonderful and very personable. The information shared on this tour would never be the same as walking through on your own.
Fun and informational tour!
Emily H,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour was a great balance of history, art and architecture. Our daughters (ages 11/13) especially enjoyed the prison tour. Our tour guide Michaela was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot, where entertained and really appreciated skipping the line. We felt like VIPs!
Recommended tour for Venice
Morgan K,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A great tour for your visit to Venice, which provides a lot of historical info. Rita was a great guide and came prepared to assist clients with scarves for the basilica and grocery bags for the palace to carry backpacks.