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Venice Highlights: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, and Walking Tour - T123

4 hours

Easy

Venice Highlights Walking Tour with St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace

Discover the very best of Venice on this unforgettable 4-hour walking tour through its most iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and world-famous monuments.

Start your journey in the heart of the city at St. Mark’s Square, surrounded by breathtaking architecture and centuries of history. Wander through elegant squares and charming streets, from Santa Maria Formosa to the majestic Santi Giovanni e Paolo, and follow in the footsteps of explorers and merchants as you pass the historic home of Marco Polo and the elegant Teatro Malibran. Stroll along the lively Mercerie, the historic shopping streets that lead you to the vibrant Rialto area, the ancient commercial center of Venice.

After exploring the city on foot, enjoy skip-the-line access to two of Venice’s greatest treasures. Step inside the dazzling St. Mark’s Basilica, with its golden mosaics and Byzantine splendor, and then continue into the magnificent Doge’s Palace, where powerful rulers once shaped the destiny of the Venetian Republic.

This tour is the perfect blend of art, history, and storytelling, offering a deep and engaging introduction to Venice’s beauty and legacy. From hidden corners to world-famous masterpieces, every step reveals a new chapter of this extraordinary city.

Why You'll Love This Tour

This unforgettable 4-hour experience combines Venice's most famous landmarks with its hidden corners, offering the perfect introduction to the city's history, art, architecture, and culture. Led by an expert guide, you'll discover the stories behind Venice's greatest treasures while enjoying priority access to its two most iconic monuments: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. A must-do experience for first-time visitors and anyone wishing to experience the true soul of Venice.

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Professional guide
  • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Headsets provided for groups of more than 10 participants to ensure you can clearly hear the guide
Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Please note
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not Wheelchair accessible
    • May be operated by a multilingual guide
    • 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 St. Mark's Basilica. You will skip the line for non-reserved tickets, but the security check is mandatory.
    • Maximum 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
    • Large bags and bulky backpacks are not permitted inside St. Mark's Basilica. A complimentary luggage deposit service is available nearby before entering the Basilica.
    • Please be at meeting point at least 10 minutes before the departure time
    • 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.
    • EACH TRAVELER MUST PRESENT A VALID PASSPORT OR ID DOCUMENT THAT MACHES THE NAME PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING FOR SUCCESSFUL ENTRY TO ST. MARK'S BASILICA.


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