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Venice Experience Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica in 3 Hours Tour

3 hours

Easy

St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace: the shrine of gold, God and glory, and the pomp of power

12:00 AM_ 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.


14:00 PM_ Visit 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, a perfect synthesis of Venetian art and a unique blend of Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic styles. Five dome-shaped roofs crown the mysterious interior, glowing with golden mosaics, coloured marbles, precious stones, and pearls, and guarded by the famous four gilded bronze horses above the main entrance. Inside, the shimmering mosaics tell the story of St. Mark and scenes from the Bible.

During booking, you must choose how you want to experience the basilica. You can select one of the following options:

Ground Floor Only
Explore the main area of the basilica and admire its stunning golden mosaics and sacred atmosphere.
Ground Floor + Pala d’Oro
Enjoy the ground floor and access the extraordinary Pala d’Oro, a masterpiece of Byzantine gold, enamel, and precious stones.
Ground Floor + Terrace & Museum
Visit the basilica and continue to the upper floor museum, then step out onto the terrace to enjoy a spectacular view over Venice and St. Mark’s Square.
Full Experience
Discover every part of the basilica, including the ground floor, Pala d’Oro, museum, and terrace, for the most complete and unforgettable visit.



What's included?

    3 hours tour
    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
      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