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

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
French
Spanish

2 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Backpacks 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

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary

Entrance fees

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

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

Gratuities

Pala d'oro

Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

What To Expect

1

Piazza San Marco

Your 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 from Saint Mark's square, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Basilica di San Marco

During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.

50 minutes • Admission Included

Options

French Tour

Duration: 2 hours

English Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Spanish Tour

Duration: 2 hours

German Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.27

185 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Thanks!

    Stephanie S,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun! So grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the rich history of Venice!

  • Fantastic Guide

    Melvin G,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour guide was fantastic. She went at a good pace for the group. She was very knowledgeable and her English was excellent and easy to understand.

  • Terrible headsets & ear pieces provided.

    Karen L,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Extremely poor quality ear pieces and headsets provided. Unable to hear anything our tour guide was saying. Very frustrating and disappointing.

  • Good tour and well...

    Chris D,

    Aug 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Good tour and well organised, the basilica is lovely and the guide told us some stories that you would only hear from them .

  • Very good experience

    SILVANA D,

    Aug 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The guided tour is essential to understand the details of the tourist attractions in question. The guide Cristina is very friendly and competent.

From €106.00

4.27
185 reviews
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