Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
- Explore the opulent Doge's Palace
- Admire the golden mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica
- Discover the Pala d'Oro altarpiece
- Learn about Venice's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority access to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit to Pala d'Oro
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; check availability for other languages.
- Children under 6 years old can join for free; a valid ID is required.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a valid ID for entry into religious sites.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please be aware that shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted. Both men and women must have their knees and shoulders covered to enter. Failure to comply with these dress code requirements may result in refused entry.
- If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
- 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
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
- Entrance ticket is included and it costs 24,00 Euro per person (St. Mark’s Basilica and Museum)
Traveler reviews
Disappointment in Venice
Disappointed with customer service. Refused to give us our tickets to the attractions. Also refused to give us a refund. I would not recommend this particular Venice vendor again.
Bogus tickets
You have to make a reservation 2 days in advance to get a tour in the St Mark Basilica. Viator sold us the tickets the day before and they were no good, so we lost our money. There were 3 other people who had the same experience.
Fascinating
A visit in French is not a luxury! The visit was very informative, with a lot of information provided and exchanges about the different civilizations (France and Venice); listening to Argentina was captivating, and we didn't notice the three hours passing. We recommend this format!
Excellent English tour with Denise
Denise is a great tour guide very proud of her native city and makes a very interesting presentation of the Dukes life on the palace
Horrible experience
It was cancelled by the tour operator with NO NOTICE to us after we delayed our departure from Venice