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Version 33 – March 13, 2024 20:23

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  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
  • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
  • Please note that the Municipality of Venice will implement an Access Fee on specific dates in 2024. To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend reviewing the official guidelines and registration procedures via the provided link before planning your visit: https://cda.ve.it/en/ (Official Link for Registration).
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
  • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.

Version 31 – February 11, 2023 00:02

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines at the Basilica. With group sizes of 18 people or less and headsets provided, you'll find it easy to not only hear your guide, but also interact with them. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and history of the Floating City on this truly unmissable tour.
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines at the Basilica. With group sizes of 17 people or less and headsets provided, you'll find it easy to not only hear your guide, but also interact with them. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and history of the Floating City on this truly unmissable tour.
Included
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of 18 people or less
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of 17 people or less

Version 30 – February 11, 2023 00:01

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines at the Basilica. With group sizes of 17 people or less and headsets provided, you'll find it easy to not only hear your guide, but also interact with them. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and history of the Floating City on this truly unmissable tour.
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines at the Basilica. With group sizes of 20 people or less and headsets provided, you'll find it easy to not only hear your guide, but also interact with them. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and history of the Floating City on this truly unmissable tour.
Included
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of 17 people or less
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of 20 people

Version 29 – February 11, 2023 00:01

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  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
  • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress
  • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.

Version 27 – January 13, 2023 21:57

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines at the Basilica. With group sizes of 20 people or less and headsets provided, you'll find it easy to not only hear your guide, but also interact with them. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and history of the Floating City on this truly unmissable tour.
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines at the Basilica. With group sizes of around 18 people or less and headsets provided, you'll find it easy to not only hear but also interact with their guide. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and history of the Floating City on this truly unmissable tour.
Included
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of 20 people
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of around 18 people

Version 26 – January 13, 2023 21:56

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines at the Basilica. With group sizes of around 18 people or less and headsets provided, you'll find it easy to not only hear but also interact with their guide. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and history of the Floating City on this truly unmissable tour.
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines 

Version 25 – January 13, 2023 21:48

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to bypass any potential long lines 
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to enter the 

Version 24 – January 13, 2023 21:44

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the Floating City. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will allow you to enter the 
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the city. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will 

Version 23 – January 13, 2023 21:39

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the city. Marvel at the Rialto Bridge and then venture inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with our Skip-the-Line Access tickets which will 
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. 

Version 22 – January 13, 2023 21:25

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Version 21 – January 13, 2023 21:23

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Version 20 – January 13, 2023 21:19

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice and who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. 
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. 

Version 19 – January 13, 2023 21:19

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  • Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Small Group Guided Tour

Version 17 – January 13, 2023 10:08

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Included
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of around 18 people
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of around 15 people

Version 15 – November 29, 2022 14:58

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Available tiers
  • adult, child, infant
  • adult, child
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  • to: '99'
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  • to: '14'
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Version 14 – November 29, 2022 14:58

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  • Tour Guide
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  • Moderate
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Version 13 – November 29, 2022 14:45

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Know Before You Go
  • extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. to avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour, entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, it is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure, our city wonders guides will have city wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition
Know Before You Book
  • we are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours, we recommend that customers who are not familiar with venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points, we regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
Cancellation policy
  • standard
  • custom
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 2 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • On tours canceled more than 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a credit voucher for the full value of the tour. Tours cannot be canceled with less than 24 hours notice. We are unable to provide compensation for cancelations with the 24 hour window prior to your tour departure, nor can tour dates or times be amended. Bookings made with the 24 hour window are final.
Voucher info
  • • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. St. Mark’s Basilica specifically prohibits large bags, umbrellas, and tripods. These items must be checked into the luggage storage area off-site, so you may miss a portion of the tour to do so.
  • • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
  • • For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone +39 06 8336 0561.
  • • Our City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • • This tour involves a fair amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
  • • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
  • • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
  • • Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
  • • Please note that many sections of the Doge’s Palace are not air-conditioned (as A/C is not standard practice in Italy).
  • - We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
  • - Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
  • - Our City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • - Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • - Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code
  • - 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.
  • - We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.
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Version 12 – November 29, 2022 14:42

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Version 11 – November 29, 2022 14:42

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Excluded
  • food/beverage, gratuities, hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • food/beverage, hotel pick-up and drop-off

Version 10 – November 29, 2022 14:36

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Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress
  • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress

Version 9 – November 29, 2022 14:35

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Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Version 8 – November 29, 2022 14:35

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Included
  • expert english-speaking guide for a truly immersive experience, headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, skip-the-line access to doge’s palace, skip-the-line access to st. mark’s basilica, small groups of around 15 people
  • audio headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide, expert, english-speaking tour guide, skip the line access to st. mark’s basilica, skip the line access and entrance ticket to the doge’s palace, small groups of 15 people or less

Version 7 – November 29, 2022 14:33

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Highlights
  • explore the history of venice among the halls and corridors of the doge’s palace, immerse yourself in venetian culture, history and tradition as your expert, english-speaking guide, skipping the line to marvel at st. mark’s basilica's dazzling mosaics
  • explore the history of venice among the halls and corridors of the doge’s palace

Version 6 – November 29, 2022 14:32

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Highlights
  • explore the history of venice among the halls and corridors of the doge’s palace
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Version 4 – November 29, 2022 12:59

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Short Description
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. 
  • Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Tier labels
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''
Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '15'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '14'
  • ---
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '3'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '14'
  • adult:
  • from: '15'
  • to: '99'
Health
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites.
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites.
Voucher info
  • - We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
  • - Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
  • - Our City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • - Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • - Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code
  • - 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.
  • - We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.
  • - We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
  • - Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
  • - Our City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • - Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • - Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code
  • - 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.
  • - We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.
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  • Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Small Group Guided Tour
  • Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Guided Small-Group Tour

Version 3 – September 28, 2022 05:13

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Cancellation policy
  • custom
  • standard
Cancellation notes
  • On tours canceled more than 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a credit voucher for the full value of the tour. Tours cannot be canceled with less than 24 hours notice. We are unable to provide compensation for cancelations with the 24 hour window prior to your tour departure, nor can tour dates or times be amended. Bookings made with the 24 hour window are final.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

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