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Legendary Venice - St. Mark's Basilica & The Doge's Palace

Get privileged access to—and the amazing stories behind—two of Venice’s most amazing landmarks! At St. Mark's Basilica, an opulent example of Byzantine architecture, gawk at the breathtaking mosaics that give St. Mark’s its nickname: the “Golden Basilica.” Explore the Doge's Palace, the Armory and the Prisons to discover the intrigue—and violence!—behind the “Most Serene Republic of Venice.” Our professional guides bring alive the cloak-and-dagger history of legendary Venice!

 

Sights included:

 

  • St. Mark's Basilica
  • St. Mark's Basilica panoramic terrace (bronze horses)
  • St. Mark's Square
  • Doge's Palace, with most important rooms (including the Hall of the Great Council, courtrooms, the Doges’ apartments, and Sala della Scrutinio)
  • Bridge of Sighs (inside)
  • Palace Armory (inside)
  • Prisons (inside)
  • Bell tower (outside)
  • Library (outside)
  • Torre d'Orologio (outside)

  

Why take this tour?

  

  • Learn Venice’s rich history the fun way, through fascinating stories and entertaining anecdotes
  • Explore both centers of Venice’s power: church… and politics!
  • Gain VIP access to Venice’s two most popular landmarks: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
  • Enjoy the intimacy of our small groups, with a maximum of 12 people per guide
  • Get all your questions answered by a real Venice insider

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Tour description: 

 

You can’t go to Venice without visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge's Palace, the city’s two top sites. So why not make the experience as enjoyable, educational, and easy as possible? Give us just two and a half hours of your time, and we promise you’ll feel like you didn’t just “do” these sites—you experienced them in the most rewarding, fascinating way possible. Oh, and you’ll get privileged access to both sites, meaning no standing in super-long lines!

 

From the Piazza San Marco, we’ll take a moment to...

 

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NOTE: The prisons and armory are not wheelchair-accessible. St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. In the case in which the Basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside. Please remember that the Basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica.

Note: Private tours are additionally available on Sunday in the afternoon. To make this reservation, please send your request to info@walksofitaly.com.

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Price includes: “VIP access” reservation fees and entrance tickets to the Doge’s Palace, tickets to the Doge’s Palace, and skip-the-line reservations to St. Mark’s Basilica.

 

Tour Duration
2 hrs 30 mins
Tour Start Time
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Fall/Winter(10/1 - 3/31) : View all times
Meeting Point
Central easy-to-reach location. Full details provided upon booking.
Tour Options
Group Or Private
Tour Schedule
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Fall/Winter(10/1 - 3/31) :  View all days
Price
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TICKET FEES INCLUDED!
Tour Options : Group
Price Options Price # of people

Adult €64.00 1
Senior (65+) / Student (15-25) €59.00 1
Child (6-14) €39.00 1
Infant (5 & under) €0.00 1
 
Tour Options : Private
Price Options Price # of people

Base Price €295.00 2

 
Each additional participant
Senior (65+) / Student (15-25) €39.00 1
Adult €34.00 1
Child (6-14) €24.00 1
Infant (5 & under) €0.00 1
 

Enhance Your Tour (Optional Upgrades) View Available Upgrades

Expand your tour, enrich your experience! These are only applicable to private tours.

Upgrade for Legendary Venice - St. Mark's Basilica & The Doge's Palace
Upgrade Name : Extra Hour with Your Walks of Italy Guide
Upgrade Price : €80.00
Duration : 60 mins

With this upgrade, your tour will be extended by one hour, allowing you to spend more time at one or more sights of your choice. You will be able to decide on the itinerary with your guide on the day of your tour. Please note that if, during this time, you wish to visit a site that requires additional entrance fees, these are not included in the upgrade price, and must be paid on the day of the visit.

Upgrade Name : Customized Meeting Point
Upgrade Price : €25.00
Duration : 30 mins

With this upgrade, your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to your tour's starting point. Please provide your hotel details upon booking your tour. Depending on the distance, you’ll walk, use public transportation or take a taxi. Start your tour off feeling tranquil!

If you would prefer a different meeting point, such as at a train station, please indicate your preference in the Notes and Special Requests field of the booking form when purchasing your tours or send an email with your request to info@walksofitaly.com.

Note: The customized meeting point site must be located on the main island of Venice. The public transport or taxi fees are not included in the 25 euro and must be paid by clients on the day of the tour. If hotel details are provided in your booking but no customized meeting point requests are sent, Walks of Italy will assume that your hotel is the desired meeting point. If no hotel details are provided and no customized meeting point requests are sent, your tour will begin from the regular tour meeting point.

 

 

Upgrade Name : One-Hour Private Motorboat Ride (up to 4 pax)
Upgrade Price : €150.00
Duration : 60 mins

Are you arriving in Venice by cruise ship or simply wish to see Venice from it's best point of view? What better way to start off your experience here than getting picked up at the port/hotel/train station by a private motorboat for a wonderful panoramic drive and a great introduction to the city on water? Your driver will then drop you off where you will meet your guide. You could of course also take this service after your guided tour and your driver and guide will help coordinate pick up/drop off.

Note: In the "Notes and Special Requests" text field of the booking form, please indicate your cruise ship/hotel/train details, total number of people, total number of bags (if applicable) and at what time you wish to take this service. Please remember to provide your contact details (a cell number which works overseas preferably).

Upgrade Name : One-Hour Private Motorboat Ride (up to 6 pax)
Upgrade Price : €190.00
Duration : 60 mins

Are you arriving in Venice by cruise ship or simply wish to see Venice from it's best point of view? What better way to start off your experience here than getting picked up at the port/hotel/train station by a private motorboat for a wonderful panoramic drive and a great introduction to the city on water? Your driver will then drop you off where you will meet your guide. You could of course also take this service after your guided tour and your driver and guide will help coordinate pick up/drop off.

Note: In the "Notes and Special Requests" text field of the booking form, please indicate your cruise ship/hotel/train details, total number of people, total number of bags (if applicable) and at what time you wish to take this service. Please remember to provide your contact details (a cell number which works overseas preferably).

Upgrade Name : Two-Hour Private Motorboat Ride (up to 4 pax)
Upgrade Price : €280.00
Duration : 120 mins

Are you arriving in Venice by cruise ship or simply wish to see Venice from it's best point of view? What better way to start off your experience here than getting picked up at the port/hotel/train station by a private motorboat for a wonderful panoramic drive and a great introduction to the city on water? Choose the 2-hour private excursion if you wish to spend more time exploring Venice from a boat! Float down the Grand Canal and across the lagoon, enjoying beautiful, photo-worthy views of St. Mark’s, the Doge’s Palace, countless palaces, and even stop at the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Your driver will then drop you off where you will meet your guide. You could of course also take this service after your guided tour and your driver and guide will help coordinate pick up/drop off.

Note: In the "Notes and Special Requests" text field of the booking form, please indicate your cruise ship/hotel/train details, total number of people, total number of bags (if applicable) and at what time you wish to take this service. Please remember to provide your contact details (a cell number which works overseas preferably).

Upgrade Name : Two-Hour Private Motorboat Ride (up to 6 pax)
Upgrade Price : €340.00
Duration : 120 mins

Are you arriving in Venice by cruise ship or simply wish to see Venice from it's best point of view? What better way to start off your experience here than getting picked up at the port/hotel/train station by a private motorboat for a wonderful panoramic drive and a great introduction to the city on water? Choose the 2-hour private excursion if you wish to spend more time exploring Venice from a boat! Float down the Grand Canal and across the lagoon, enjoying beautiful, photo-worthy views of St. Mark’s, the Doge’s Palace, countless palaces, and even stop at the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Your driver will then drop you off where you will meet your guide. You could of course also take this service after your guided tour and your driver and guide will help coordinate pick up/drop off.

Note: In the "Notes and Special Requests" text field of the booking form, please indicate your cruise ship/hotel/train details, total number of people, total number of bags (if applicable) and at what time you wish to take this service. Please remember to provide your contact details (a cell number which works overseas preferably).

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