Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets
Overview
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3 hours 10 minutes
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Experience Venice on an exclusive small group guided tour, designed for a more personalized and enriching adventure.
Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and maximize your precious vacation time as you uncover the city's most iconic landmarks, including the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica and the legendary Doge’s Palace — all in just three unforgettable hours.
Let an expert local guide bring the city’s history, art, and hidden gems to life with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to make the most of your journey through this one-of-a-kind Italian treasure.
Additional Info
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Venice
Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets.
Piazza San Marco
Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know "the Floating City" and its origins. Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions that both play an important role in St Mark’s history.
What‘s Included
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
Options
Group Tour English
Group Tour German
Choose this option for a guided group tour in German with pre-reserved tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace.
Reviews
1,098 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Doge's Palace and Basilica
Sarah512018,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carolina from Walks In Europe was very informative and friendly leading the tour. Both the Doge's Palace and the Basilica are definitely worth a visit, so much history to see in each building.
Great!
lydiamY8384EE,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great visit to both the palace and Basilica. Very informed guide but due to the closing time of the Basilica it felt a little rushed. But didn’t take away from the overall great experience.
Bascillica/Palace - wow!
Douglas S,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour of Bascilica and Palace today with, Alessa! She was incredibly knowledgeable and paced the tour appropriately. Highly recommended!
Saf
Nicole B,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Im waiting for a refund we booked and they did not have are tickets for basicalla. So we could not get in and it was are last day in venice
Lots of information and...
Russell M,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of information and dynamic and knowledgeable guide. Claire was full of information and energy and engage everyone on the tour
Loved it
kirstieb2026,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessandra was fantastic! We really enjoyed the tour of the palace. Be sure to wear warm clothes, gloves, hats, etc! The cafe at the end of the first palace was a nice treat.
Excellent Experience
U5353DUcatheriner,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandra was an excellent guide. She beautifully explained the Venetian history and culture in the Doge palace and Basilica. The pace was good neither rushed nor slow. I would highly recommend.
High Energy!
patricia r,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Clara was excited for us to experience Venice’s landmarks. She is the first guide who learned our names and referenced us by name throughout the tour. We were also fortunate to be booked on a cold rainy winter day as the landmarks were mainly empty. Viator was also very accommodating to our request; we will recommend this company to our traveling friends.
Fun, entertaining tour
Theresa A,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a three hour tour with 16 people. Very interesting and thorough, and entertaining. Clare was energetic and entertaining. Made the tour fun. Let us know what to expect and what we would see. We toured the Doges Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Museum Correr. All wonderful.
This experience was...
Sharie F,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was fantastic. Our guide Clar was extremely knowledgeable, very energetic and very engaging!!!
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