Venice Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour

From EUR 106

4.30

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Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 15 minutes

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Combined guided tour the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace:

1. Our guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

2. During the second part of the tour your guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Back packs are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doges Palace

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary

Multilingual tour provided in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian

Entrance fees

Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and the terrace

Guided tour of Doges Palace, Saint Marks Basilica and Saint Marks square

Gratuities

Pala d'oro

Options

English Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Spanish Tour

Duration: 2 hours

German Tour

Duration: 2 hours

French Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.30

161 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

104

visit Doge's Palace and Basilica
jeanmarie v,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
very pleasant visit with a guide who knew how to share his knowledge with us with simplicity and make us discover these beautiful places.
It was average. Could be better
Zaid K,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Although not the tour company's fault but it was a complete disaster. When we arrived in saint mark's square it was completely flooded. We had to buy boots in order for us to do the tour. But again, this is not the tour company's fault. The tour guide was very hard to understand was very much a monotone, it was not very pleasant. We felt the tour could have been better and we felt a little rushed, and we're not able to truly just enjoy it. The audio was not great at all. So it was hard to even hear the tour guide on top of the difficult accent..
Wonderful Venice
Michelle T,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Elizabeth was wonderful and answered all our questions. Clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the city.
Nice tour, got left behind too many times
Liz H,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Informative tour, beautiful places-only problem is the tour guide kept leaving us behind and due to crowds, it was nearly possible to keep up which was disappointing. She could definitely do better at making sure the group is together.
Venice Must-See
Darrell W,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An absolute must see if visiting Venice. The views are spectacular. Our guide, Diana, was great. She was very knowledgeable and provided a ton of information about Venetian history. We highly recommend.