Venice Highlights: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Pala d'Oro access
- Gondola ride through Venice's canals
- Explore the Bridge of Sighs
- Discover Venetian art and history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Pala d'Oro access
- Gondola ride through Venice's canals
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Gondola ride may be substituted due to weather conditions; no refunds provided.
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible; consider mobility limitations before booking.
Know before you go
- Dress modestly for basilica visits; shoulders and knees must be covered.
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking; comfortable footwear is recommended.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
- 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.
- Small group Tour - maximum 14 - Min 5 people
- ID Cards and Passports of all participants are mandatory to enter inside the St. Mark's Basilica.
- 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.
- St. Mark’s Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person
Traveler reviews
Great Tour
Alex was exceptionally knowledgeable, humorous and a great storyteller
Wonderful tour. A must do in Venice.
Francesca was a really knowledgeable and friendly guide. She truly represents the city of Venice and shared interesting facts that we would definitely not have known if we toured the Basilica and Palace on our own. It was also really nice to have a small group vs. the very large other walking tours that many others were lead around. It was nice. To be able to ask questions and talk about what we experienced. She took care of throughout making the tour truly special. Thank you Francesca for sharing your beautiful city
Best last minutes in Venice.
Tour Guide Edi and her tour operator Ana were so accommodating as we only had one day in Venice prior to getting on cruise. We booked the tour 2 hours prior and she was on time. She was a great story teller and historian. After the Doge palace and cathedral we enjoyed walking around with Edi and learning about site and places to eat on our visit.
Venice tour
The tour guide provided a lot of information about the sites. It was nice that she wanted to intetact with those on the tour. The guide provided time to take pictures. She was open to providing bathroom breaks as needed which was appreciated.
Walking on air in Venice
Giorgia was on time, outgoing and friendly, but most of all very knowledgeable about the city and the places we visited. Would definitely recommend!!