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Skip The Line Venice Doge's Palace, St.Mark's Basilica and gondola ride Tour_T235-BDG2

4 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace: the shrine of gold, God and glory, and the pomp of power ending with a gondola ride

Visit to the interior of the St. Mark’s Basilica and its priceless treasures 

The greatness of Venice has always been reflected in the richness of St. Mark’s Basilica, the perfect synthesis of Venetian art and a unique blend of Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic elements. Five Oriental-looking domes crown the shadowy, mysterious interior gleaming with golden mosaics, coloured marbles, precious stones and pearls, and guarded by the four gilded bronze horses that stand proudly atop the central entrance. The glittering mosaics of the interior tell the story of St. Mark and episodes from the Bible.


Cultural visit to the interiors of the Doge’s Palace and access to the Prisons through the Bridge of Sighs

We enter the Doge’s Palace, the highest achievement of Gothic architecture in Venice, through the Porta del Frumento (Corn Door) on the waterfront. The monumental complex was the symbol and center of the political and administrative life of the Serenissima.
At once the Doge’s residence, seat of government and court of justice and prisons, the Palace was for centuries the symbol of the wealth and power of the Venetian Republic.

a break (from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) before returning to the meeting point and enjoying the gondola tour

Gondola ride

Glide along the Venetian canals on a gondola, and admire Venice from your unique vantage point. Venice was made to be seen from the water, and on the water the gentle flowing movements of the gondola will make this a memorising experience. Lay back and let the gondolier guide you through the magic of the city.

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee

Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups larger than 10 people)



Exclusions

    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Food&Drinks

    Please note
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • 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
    • Because of security checks you might experience a line to get inside the Doge Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. You will skip the line for non-reserved tickets but security check is mandatory.
    • Maximum of 25 people on each tour
    • 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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
    • No voluminous bas or bagpacks are allowed into the Basilica of St. Mark's a free deposit is available before entering 
    What to bring