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.
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 - Spanish
Spanish Tour: Guided Tour with a Spanish-speaking guide
Guided Tour - French
French Tour: Guided Tour with a French-speaking guide
Guided Tour - English
English Tour: Guided Tour with a English-speaking guide
Reviews
2,076 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A proper amount of time...
Edward B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00A proper amount of time to see both places. However the audio devices were horrible and had a very hard time hearing. The guide, while passionate, was not a good communicator.
Great informative tour
407ninab,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shannon was a guide and very receptive to questions
The tour company was...
Donald T,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour company was disorganized, missing our tickets, had to wait which took away from time to see and experience
Great visit!
543marciec,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a terrific tour with guide Shannon! This was a great way to beat the crowds at Doge’s Palace and St Marks Basilica. Guide was knowledgeable and had perfect English (she’s from US).
Amazing
marionleem,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour with Shannon. So refreshing to have a guide I could understand Wonderful information
Great Tour!
Clarisa H,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eliza was a fantastic guide and she gave great information. The sites we saw were better than we expected and all in all, it was a great tour.
Our guide was helpful and...
Christine T,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was helpful and funny, great tour We enjoyed the skip the line, efficiencies of the tour. Packed with information
Doge’s Palace/ St Mark’s with Rita
Michael H,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rita was awesome! She provided such a great tour, pointing out many hidden details and brining us into St Mark’s at just the right time to catch the lights on allowing us to see such a beautiful place. She is a gem, highly recommend her as a tour guide.
Just don't do it.
Doug48864,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Once booked be prepared to get 15-20 emails and texts telling you the same thing, over and over. Except an important one like the tour starting 30 minutes late, that one we didn't get until we were at the tour office on time, as instructed. The convenience of meeting at the Basilica was changed after booking. We then had to meet at their office and walk to the Basilica. Expect a large group, ours was about 28-30 people. That size group is not nimble. And as far as the "Skip the Line" ticket? Forget it. Our guide showed us right to the "Skip the line, line" as she put it. It was long and followed by a security line also. It was so disappointing we bailed.
Tour is At. Mark's Basilica and Doge's palace.
Richard K,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is excellent and should not be missed. The guide was perfect and spoke perfect English. Well worth it
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