Venice: Highlights Tour, Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica
Duration
3 Hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Live Tour Guide
English
Highlights
- For a more customized experience, opt for a private or small group tour.
- Use tickets that are arranged in advance to maximize your precious time.
- Take a 3-hour tour of Venice to see St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
- Explore Venice with a local guide and get insider information on the main sights.
- Give your guide and yourself enough knowledge to get by in Venice on your own.
Included
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Doge's Palace
- Small group or private tour for 3 hours for a personalized experience
- Professional guide for local expertise
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Basilica of St. Mark
- Entry to the Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
Excluded
- Guided tour of the Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
- Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Point
Full Description
Welcome to St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy. Visit St. Mark's Square to begin your tour. Admire views of the Marble Lions and Clock Tower before you and your guide enter the basilica. Admire the lavish design and golden mosaics and learn how they represent the wealth and power of Venice. Next, explore the Doge's Palace, a Gothic masterpiece that originally served as the seat of the Venetian government. Discover the lives of the Doges, the ruling family of Venice, and the sculptors who worked on the palace in the 14th century.
Know Before You Go
- Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica
- The Basilica and Doge's Palace can be subject to unforeseen closures due to liturgical celebrations. In the event of these changes or closure your guides will give explanations from outside
- The Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders, and knees
- Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes
- In case of denied access during the tour you will be provided with entry tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time
- If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have to use Correr tickets the next day
- Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour
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