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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join a small group guided tour for a more personalized and interactive experience.
Benefit from pre-reserved tickets to make the most of your valuable vacation time.
See the major highlights of the city St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in one 3-hour tour.
Explore Venice and its major monuments with an expert local guide with insider knowledge.
Leave your tour and guide with enough knowledge to enrich the rest of your visit to this unique Italian city.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring your passport or ID card in order to prove your age if you have selected a discounted ticket.
Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed and there is no place to leave them so you will be denied entry.
Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees.
Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
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
Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Expert local guide with insider's knowledge
3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace
Tickets for the Correr Museum
Admission to National Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana
Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace
Small group tour for a more personalized experience
Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica
Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
Transportation to/from the meeting point
721 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sheri D,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
Great overview of the City of Venice. How it came to be and the governing Doges that made it into the city you see today. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept our interest with her history as she unfolded it as we went along.
Patricia F,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
Just finished the tour this afternoon. Christina was our guide and she was amazing. The depth of knowledge and how engaging she was made all the difference. Her pace was perfect, taking time for us to soak in the history. Very smooth getting in both Doge and Basilica with skip the line tickets.
Leslie B,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
Our guide Sandra is an amazing historian. I would do this tour over and over because there is so much. Sandra gave lots of history of not only the church but island also. Fascinating. Her English was easily received and she articulated well I love Venice. See you next time.
Deborah N,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
Educational. Guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job answering questions. She was enthusiastic.
Vicki A,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
Tour guide was amazing. She was on time and very knowledgeable. So many layers of history in the buildings. The buildings are gorgeous.
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