Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Fast Access Tour

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover a guided tour through Venice's iconic landmarks, immersing yourself in the city's rich history and culture. Begin at the Doge's Palace, the heart of Venetian authority, then cross the historic Bridge of Sighs.

Explore the magnificent Basilica of San Marco with its breathtaking 9th-century mosaics.

Finally, uncover the secrets of Murano glassmaking at a historic factory.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Visits inside Saint Mark's Basilica are limited to a maximum of 15–20 minutes, as determined by Basilica authorities.

Please note the importance of arriving on time, as each attraction operates on a strict schedule. Delays could result in missing your tour, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

As Saint Mark's Basilica is a religious site, all visitors are required to wear appropriate attire. Both men and women must ensure that their shoulders and knees are covered.

To ensure we can reach you with any updates to your reservation, please provide the correct telephone number, including the country code.

During the summer season, please allow up to two hours to travel from the train station to Saint Mark’s Square, as water taxis are in high demand and delays are common due to heavy crowds.

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

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Doge's Palace skip-the-line tickets

Glass Factory Demonstration

St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Headset to hear the guide (for guided tours with more than 7 people)

Doge's Palace Guided Tour

St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line tickets

Access to Pala d'Oro, St. Mark's Museum, Terrace

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Tips (optional)

What To Expect

Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace serves as the official residence of the Governor of the Venetian Republic. To truly immerse yourself in the rich history of Venice, a visit to the Doge's Palace is indispensable. This architectural gem, showcasing the pinnacle of Gothic design, boasts elements dating back to the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, seamlessly blending with the majestic Basilica of San Marco. Guided tours offer access to key highlights including the enchanting Courtyard, the opulent Golden Staircase, the awe-inspiring Staircase of the Giants, and the prestigious Sala del Consiglio Maggiore. Within the Sala, visitors can marvel at masterpieces by renowned artists such as Tintoretto, Veronesi, and Titian, further enriching the cultural experience of this magnificent palace.

1 hour • Admission Included

Cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners once lamented their fate and learn a little bit more about their history

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full German Tour Option

Full Portuguese Tour Option

Full Portuguese Tour Option: Visit Saint Mark Basilica + Doge Palace + Glassblowing Demonstration with an Expert Portugues Guide 2 HOUR's Tour

Full English Tour Option

Full English Tour Option: Visit Saint Mark Basilica + Doge Palace + Glassblowing Demonstration with an Expert English Guide 2 HOUR's Tour

Full Italian Tour Option

Full Italian Tour Option: Visit Saint Mark Basilica + Doge Palace + Glassblowing Demonstration with an Expert Italian Guide 2 HOUR's Tour

Full Spanish Tour Option

Full Spanish Tour Option: Visit Saint Mark Basilica + Doge Palace + Glassblowing Demonstration with an Expert Spanish Guide 2 HOUR's Tour

Full French Tour Option

Full French Tour Option: Visit Saint Mark Basilica + Doge Palace + Glassblowing Demonstration with an Expert French Guide 2 HOUR's Tour

Reviews

3.52

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Skip the line access! St...
Steven F,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Skip the line access! St Marc is slow going with lots of explanatory background on what you are seeing. More to see in Doge, amazing history!
Recommend experience but not this company
Amy C,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
2.00
Our tour guide did a great Job however the process for communicating was difficult and unorganized. Viator itself was great with verification and getting back to us however this company changed the time 2x. Then when down at the square waiting they text where are you? At 1210 when our time was 1230. After arrival to the area they said well it changed. No call or text.
Do not waste your time and money- disaster!
JJ J,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Disaster from the word go. No tickets were purchased by the company and so when we arrived at the Basilica we were refused entry as the company had tickets printed for us for the previous day. Ultimately didn't get entry to the Basillica. Given that this was our last day - we missed out on this. Do not waste your time with this company. Now making me think twice about booking anything with Viator in future- it is not difficult to do your due diligence when you are taking hundreds of pounds from people.
The company gave us...
Wendy m,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
2.00
The company gave us tickets with the wrong date and we were not able to get into the basilica, which was half of the experience
You may have a tour guide...
Thomas W,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
1.00
You may have a tour guide who has very, very broken English, speaks fast and comes 30-40 minutes late to lead the group, then be rushed through because the basilica was closing. No apologies were asked for our patience. I felt that they were unprofessional.

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