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Skip the Line St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Venice Tour
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2 to 4 Hours
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Offered in: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Overview
Discover the secrets and artistic treasures of the Basilica San Marco with pre-booked timed tickets and a Licensed Guide. Experience the heart and soul of Venice and immerse yourself in local legends. Optional: skip-the-line tour of the Doge’s Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town & St. Mark's Basilica
Skip the lines to St.Mark's Basilica and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square, such as Campanile, Atrological Clock and Doge's Palace (outside only).
4-hour: Old Town, St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace
Discover the treasures of St.Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with skip-the-line tickets and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square.
Do you know the story of St. Mark’s Horses of Constantinople? Learn this and other interesting historical facts and myths on a private tour of San Marco and its iconic church.
What's Included
- Great knowledge and personalized tips on the best things to see and do in Venice
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (4-hour tour only)
- Private Tour of St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge’s Palace -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of St. Mark (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Admission to Capanille, Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (in 2-hour tour)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Private tour of St. Mark’s Square with timed entry tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica that allow you to skip the lines at this top-ranked attraction. This is an essential experience in Venice, allowing you to dive deep into the city's fascinating history, cultural heritage and Venetian Gothic architecture.
50 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Mark's Basilica
With your Private Guide you'll do more than admire the Basilica of St. Mark, Bell Tower, Astronomical Clock, Doge's Palace and other stunning monuments of the Old Town, as you will learn about their construction, purpose and unique features. Inside and out, you will discover the symbolism behind the Basilica’s luminous mosaics depicting biblical figures and events, hear the story of Saint Mark the Evangelist - patron saint of the city, and learn how the church served the Doge of Venice. Get close and personal with the heart of San Marco!
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
Doge’s Palace on the same day using skip-the-line timed entry tickets to save time. This is your chance to meet the powerful and wealthy Doges who ruled the Republic of Venice. See their richly decorated private apartments, institutional chambers, bridge of sighs, prison and more.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. You will not visit the Doge’s Palace on a 2-hour tour.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a pre-booked time slot to enter so you can skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance, where there may be a line for security checks.
- Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, so parts of the church may be closed to the public.
- Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10 inside Doge’s Palace.
- For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can enjoy the guide’s attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Operated by Rosotravel - Italy City Tour
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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