St. Mark's and Doge's Palace Guided Tour
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Price per person
FromUSD $168
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
Description
This tour takes you inside the centre of the religious power of Venice, with exclusive skip-the-line St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace tours. Our expert local history guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of the astonishing church and palace which are Venetian landmarks.
Venice is one of the most fascinating cities in the world and this tour allows you to explore her right from the heart with a visit led by an expert local guide to two of the city’s top attractions.
Marvel at the art and architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica
Crowned by Venetian-Byzantine domes, St. Marks’ Basilica is one of the most evocative landmarks not only of Piazza San Marco, but the whole of Venice. You’ll meet an expert guide who will take you around this stunning church which has polychrome domes, walls clad in marble, and inside over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf.
Enjoy a special Doge’s Palace Tour
The highlight of the day is an exclusive special visit to the Palazzo Ducale. You might be asking, how to skip the line at Doge’s Palace Tour? It is all sorted for you! So you can focus on enjoying your visit to the symbol of political Venice. The impressive structure has layers of ornamentation on its original 14th and 15 century foundations. It holds grand works of art too, with paintings from world-renowned artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese.
Go behind the scenes on your Doge’s Palace Tour
You’ll visit the courtyard and NEXT the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas. Admire the ballrooms, the Great Councils Hall and the 'Opera Museum,' which boasts an astonishing collection of portraits with more from the artists mentioned above. To round off the tour, you’ll also have the chance to admire the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name. This is the most comprehensive immersion in to the art and history of two of the most important political and religious landmarks of Venice!
Venice is one of the most fascinating cities in the world and this tour allows you to explore her right from the heart with a visit led by an expert local guide to two of the city’s top attractions.
Marvel at the art and architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica
Crowned by Venetian-Byzantine domes, St. Marks’ Basilica is one of the most evocative landmarks not only of Piazza San Marco, but the whole of Venice. You’ll meet an expert guide who will take you around this stunning church which has polychrome domes, walls clad in marble, and inside over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf.
Enjoy a special Doge’s Palace Tour
The highlight of the day is an exclusive special visit to the Palazzo Ducale. You might be asking, how to skip the line at Doge’s Palace Tour? It is all sorted for you! So you can focus on enjoying your visit to the symbol of political Venice. The impressive structure has layers of ornamentation on its original 14th and 15 century foundations. It holds grand works of art too, with paintings from world-renowned artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese.
Go behind the scenes on your Doge’s Palace Tour
You’ll visit the courtyard and NEXT the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas. Admire the ballrooms, the Great Councils Hall and the 'Opera Museum,' which boasts an astonishing collection of portraits with more from the artists mentioned above. To round off the tour, you’ll also have the chance to admire the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name. This is the most comprehensive immersion in to the art and history of two of the most important political and religious landmarks of Venice!
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
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Guide
4.6
Value for money
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Organization
4.7
Ryan S.
New York, USAs a couple
5.0/5
Amazing day
The kind of thing you still remember years later. The show held our attention throughout, genuinely high standard. We messaged them on WhatsApp with a question and got an answer in minutes. We stayed on walking around Sighs after dinner. Our guide was the highlight: incredibly knowledgeable and happy to answer anything. Do not hesitate, book it.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
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David I.
Philadelphia, USWith friends
4.0/5
Very good
Happy with it, even if not everything was perfect. The route is well thought out, no backtracking or wasted time. Venecia was the moment of the day. One of the stops was closed that day and nobody mentioned it. Sort those details and it is a ten.
Guide3.0Value for money4.0Organization4.0
Sophie G.
Leipzig, DEWith family
4.0/5
Solid choice
Good value for money. The only In English For The Highest Quality is a smart touch. The guide spoke very fast and it was easy to lose the thread. It dragged a little through the middle section. Worth it, knowing the above.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Emily D.
Vancouver, CAWith family
5.0/5
Highlight of the trip
We picked it from the photos and it was even better in person. We paid noticeably less than other options and the experience was just as good. Grandes Conselhos ended up in all our photos. A printed map was missing, everything relied on the phone.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization4.0
Luca T.
Milan, ITWith friends
5.0/5
Pleasantly surprised. Our flight was delayed and the driver waited anyway, no extra charge. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Venecia.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Christopher L.
Minneapolis, USWith friends
4.0/5
Came away with a good impression. Sighs justifies the early start. The guide spoke very fast and it was easy to lose the thread. Punctual and smooth, no hiccups. It was very windy the day we went, which cut one stop short. A good option, especially on a first visit.
Guide3.0Value for money5.0Organization4.0
Frequently asked questions about this tour
- What is included in St. Mark's and Doge's Palace Guided Tour?
- Shared Walking Tour. Licensed English Speaking Guide. Skip The Line Entrance To San Mark's Basilica Guided Visit. Exclusive Access To Basilica Terraces. Access To Palazzo Ducale Guided Visit. Only In English For The Highest Quality. St. Mark's Basilica only
- What is not included in St. Mark's and Doge's Palace Guided Tour?
- Optional gratuities
- What is the cancellation policy for St. Mark's and Doge's Palace Guided Tour?
- If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
- Where does St. Mark's and Doge's Palace Guided Tour take place?
- St. Mark's and Doge's Palace Guided Tour is booked on PlanTrip for the destination Venice. The product page lists the price, inclusions and how to complete the online reservation.
Highlights
- Explore the stunning St. Markâs Basilica and it exclusive terraces .
- Skip the line Dogeâs Palace tour .
- See paintings from world-renowned artists .
- Visit the ballrooms, Great Councils hall and Opera Museum .
- Admire the famous bridge of Sighs.
Important
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
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St. Mark's and Doge's Palace Guided Tour in Venice
