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Private 4 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and Secret Venice
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy skip-the-line access to two top Venice attractions — Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica — on small group tours led by an expert local guide, and see the city’s highlights and hidden gems, too! Learn all about St Mark's Square and the Basilica, Doge's Palace and Hidden Venice from our expert guide.
What's Included
- Headset to hear the guide clearly when there are more than 8 participants in the group
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Piazza San Marco
Your guide will give you a brief introduction to the history of Venice and of the Doge's Palace
• Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
Enjoy a 2-hour (from 11.10am to 1.30pm) in-dept tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale
While standing in the courtyard as your guide will introduce you to the Doges Palace architecture and history, see and learn about the Giant Staircase leading up to the Palace and used for formal entrances.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ponte dei Sospiri
Walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs connecting the Doge's Palace to the Prisons and learn why it was given this name.
• Admission Ticket Free
Porta Della Carta
Learn about the Main entrance of the Doges Palace, the paper door that links the Doges Palace to St Mark's Basilica.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza San Marco
Start the second part of the Venice day tours (from 2.30pm to 4.30pm) package which will focus on St. Mark’s Basilica and Venice city center narrow streets with a 2-hour walking tour including Skip-the-Line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco
We'll discuss the famous landmarks of St. Mark's square, you'll enjoy an in-depth tour of St. Mark's Basilica, to admire the astonishing interior covered in rich and lavish mosaics and you'll learn about the strong Byzantine influences on the city that helped Venice realize its own unique style of architecture.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chiesa di San Zaccaria
During the tour you will also see the beautiful San Zacharia's church (exterior only), set in a quiet square, with its rich façade, a blend of gothic and renaissance style.
• Admission Ticket Free
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Admire from outside the Renaissance S. Maria Formosa church built on the site of a former 7th century church. The name "formosa" refers to an apperance of Holy Virgin in the form of a voluptuous woman.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Calle del Paradiso
Cross Ponte del Paradiso bridge and enter a typical Hidden Venice alley "calle" to admire examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside St Mark's Basilica
- At certain times it may not be possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when skip-the-line reservation isn't required.
- 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
- Small group Tour - maximum 16 people - Min 5 people
Operated by Avventure Bellissime
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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