St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip the Line - Semi-Private

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Embark on a 2.5-hour small-group guided tour of Venice’s most iconic landmarks: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Basilica, where over 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics illuminate its breathtaking Byzantine interior. From the terrace, take in panoramic views of St. Mark’s Square, the former political and commercial heart of the Venetian Republic.

Continue to the Doge’s Palace, the former seat of Venetian power. Walk through its lavish chambers, adorned with masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese. Climb the Golden Staircase and marvel at the Grand Council Chamber, where opulent paintings and remarkable architecture reflect Venice’s wealth and ambition. As you cross the Bridge of Sighs, hear tales of the rulers who shaped Venice’s destiny and reflect on the prisoners who glimpsed their city one last time before facing their fate.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Semi-private guided walking tour (8 Guests Maximum)

Professional Tour Guide

Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Tour does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off

Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco

Begin your tour at the breathtaking St Mark’s square, one of the world’s most iconic outdoor locations and take in views of St Mark’s bell tower (exterior).

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

St. Mark's Basilica

Enter the stunning St Mark’s Basilica and marvel at the dazzling golden mosaics and incricate marble carvings. Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and be mesmerized by golden mosaics and Renaissance masterpieces.

50 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Upgrade to a private tour

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St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip the Line - Semi-Private

Reviews

4.95

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mary is an excellent guide!
Scott S,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mary was a great guide. Educated, funny, insightful, and engaged! Highly recommend. We had her for a private tour, which allowed for as much personal interaction as we liked.
Excellent Tour Guide
M1787ZFmichaelo,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth the price. Marialauras was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and great communicator. She knew her history and her presentation was superb! Really enjoyed her!
Excellent Tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
William T F,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marialaura S led a wonderful small group tour of the St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. It was our first stop in Venice and really set the stage for the rest of our fantastic visit. Venetian history is so complicated that you really need an accomplished guide. Thank you!
Take the Tour
staceylM5694ZR,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were a group of four who were joined by four others for the tour. We enjoyed it! It was informative and just the right pace. Marialaura was a very personable guide!
Excellent tour by Marialara!
F1399VPjackk,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour!!! Marialaura was our guide. Not only was she super knowledgeable, but she made the experience fun. Very upbeat and showed a genuine interest in the subject matter that was contagious. It made us more interested in all the history and beauty that she showed us.
Frederico was an...
Cynthia F,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Frederico was an excellent guide. Was an amazing experience. He was very knowledgeable about Venetian history.
Interesting tour.
Heather H,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our guide, MariaLaura was excellent. She was knowledgeable and very engaging. Despite a miserable amount of people at the time and day we went, she made the best of the situation. My suggestion would be to research and find the best time of day to visit. Perhaps first thing in the morning or at the end of the day.
Beautiful place , great guide
WiesiaZ4,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very well organized . Our guide Maria Laura was very knowledgeable and interesting. It was well worth the money. We were very happy with the choice of the tour and would highly recommend it.
Marialaura was a great guide!
Suzanne C,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Marialaura was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. She took her time, answered our questions and never once rushed us. The tour was just the right amount of time and very informative. Definitely would recommend her!
Semi-Private tour of St Mark’s and Doge Palace
Leslie H,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enrico was a great guide! Super informative and interesting. We loved the semi-private tour, it allowed us to ask a number of questions and get a few pointers on other aspects of Venice.