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Venice Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica Private Tour

Venice Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica Private Tour

5.0 (411) 🕑 2h 30m Free cancellation

Delve into two of Venice’s most remarkable sights without the fast pace and set itinerary of a group tour with this private visit to the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. Bypass the long line with priority admission and head directly inside with your guide. Marvel at the glittering mosaics, then take in the sumptuous halls, historic prisons, and Bridge of Sighs in the palace.

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📍Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
🏢Operated by LivTours

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
  • Cover both landmarks in just hours with the insights of a guide
  • Plenty of time to linger and ask questions with a private tour
  • Choose a morning or afternoon tour time to fit in with your plans

What you'll see & do

  • Your Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Tour will begin in beautiful Piazza San Marco, where you will meet your Private Tour Guide. Begin your adventure into two of Venice's most famous sites in this most iconic and picture perfect square, learning all about its architecture, history and anecdotes.
  • Your first official stop will be Saint Mark's Basilica. Enjoy exclusive and privileged skip the (long) line access, and enter straight into what is also known as the Golden Basilica. Here, your Private guide will show you and guide you through the interior of this incredible church, musing on its history, anecdotes, and the many eras it has seen in its hundreds of years of existence. You will surely be stunned by the thousands and thousands of square feet of pure golden mosaics that completely cover the basilica's interior. There is quite literally no other place like this!
  • Exit the Basilica, and continue your tour by enjoying once again exclusive skip the line access to the Doge's Palace, the seat of Venice's government for centuries. You will be amazed by the secret stories your guide shares as you walk through the Doge’s private, luxurious apartments and powerful halls, such as the Hall of the Great Council. Then, continue to explore the palace with a visit to the scary, dark and gory prison. After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.
  • After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.

What's included

  • Private Tour Guide
  • Exclusive Skip the Line Access to Doge's Palace
  • Exclusive Skip the Line Access into Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Admission to Palace Great Halls, Prisons and Weapon Collections and Bridge of Sighs

What's not included

  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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