Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & Terrace Access

Name: Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & Terrace Access
Start: 2026-10-14T08:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-10-14T11:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Explore two of Venice’s defining landmarks on a small-group tour in English. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, including its terraces, and the Doge’s Palace with a local guide who brings Venetian art, history, and political life into context.

2 - 3 hours

Group size up to 25 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Children allowed

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Discover the history of Venice through two of its most important buildings: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
This small-group English-language tour offers a guided introduction to the religious, artistic, and political heritage of the Venetian Republic.

Start at the entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica. As part of a pre-booked group, enter through the designated tour access and avoid the standard admission queues.
Inside, explore the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while your local guide explains how this remarkable collection became part of the basilica.

The visit also includes access to the basilica’s terraces, where you can view the square and surrounding architecture from above.

Continue to the Doge’s Palace, once the political centre of Venice.
Learn about the role of the Doge and the institutions that governed the city, while exploring the building that served as the seat of Venetian power.

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What is included in activity

Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace

Exclusive Early Entry to the Doge's Palace

Exclusive access to the balcony of St. Mark's Basilica (if option selected)

Local English-speaking guide

What is not included

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Gratuities

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Important Info

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and/or flooding.
• If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
• No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
• If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

Piazza San Marco

Begin in the world-famous St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) and take a moment to appreciate the breathtaking space laid out in front of you.

Palazzo Ducale

Start your day at Palazzo Ducale, or Doge's Palace, home to the doge, or duke, of Venice and his seat of government.

As your guide leads you through its grand chambers and council rooms, they'll point out paintings by renowned Venetian masters such as Veronese and Tintoretto. You'll hear how Venice was ruled from within these walls and about some of its famous prisoners, including Casanova.

You'll even walk in their footsteps as you cross the Bridge of Sighs from the palace and into the grim New Prisons.

Note: Step inside the Doge’s Palace before it opens to the public to wander the empty chambers—an exclusive early access experience only available on this tour’s 8AM departure.

Basilica di San Marco

It's a short walk next door to St. Mark's Basilica, Venice's most important church. Skip the long lines and marvel at a breathtaking blend of Eastern and Western architecture, specifically the magnificent shimmering golden mosaic ceiling.

Places you will see

• The Doge's Palace
• St. Mark's Basilica

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Activity languages

English

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Reviews by travellers

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444 reviews

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Jakayla D.

Immeasurable wealth and incredible works of art. Just walking past the long lines is worth every euro. But that's not all - the guide's explanations and explanations were very good. Any time again, perfect organization. Thanks!

5 days ago

Camille N.

This was a tremendous tour! It was clear where and when we were supposed to meet and highly organized when we arrived. We promptly began our tour with a guide who is highly knowledgable. She spoke slowly and clearly and answered our questions as we explored and listened. When a couple sets of ear buds quit working she quickly changed those out. At the end she gave us a tip to wait on the terrace to see the clock work on the hour. Highly recommend this tour!

14 days ago

Sidney R.

Martina was an exceptional guide. very knowledgeable and very interesting. Managed the group well and made the tour amazing. Definitely recommend doing the tour as learnt so much more then if just wondered around.

18 days ago

Stanley R.

Guide was fabulous! So knowledgeable and interesting! Wish we could have her again!

18 days ago

Bailey D.

Full of stores. And guide- best sense of humour. 10 stars goes to guide! I suggest early morning tour.

about 1 month ago

Evie G.

The tour was excellent thanks to the wit and wisdom of Francesca who kept us well informed in a light hearted and amusing manner. I highly recommend this tour and hope you are fortunate enough to have Francesca be your guide. Even with all the information to be had, the tour was never tedious or boring.

about 1 month ago

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