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
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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!
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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
Spring/Summer(4/1 - 9/30) :
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Group:
10:00AM
Private:
8:30AM, 9:00AM, 9:30AM, 10:00AM, 10:30AM, 11:00AM, 11:30AM, 12:00PM, 12:30PM, 1:00PM, 1:30PM, 2:00PM, 2:30PM, 3:00PM, 3:30PM, 4:00PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM
Fall/Winter(10/1 - 3/31) :
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Group:
10:00AM
Private:
8:30AM, 9:00AM, 9:30AM, 10:00AM, 10:30AM, 11:00AM, 11:30AM, 12:00PM, 12:30PM, 1:00PM, 1:30PM, 2:00PM, 2:30PM, 3:00PM, 3:30PM
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Meeting Point
Central easy-to-reach location. Full details provided upon booking. |
Tour Options
Group Or
Private
All of our "Group" tours are actually "Privilege" tours, which seek to give you the highest quality tour experience while sharing your tour with others. All of these tours have a maximum of 12 spaces, so you can always be in close contact with your guide and optimize your ability to follow along. Once you have reserved a space on a group tour, you can be assured your tour will run, since our tours have no "minimum quota" as is often the case with other tour companies. Because we guarantee such an intimate size to our tours, headsets are not necessary. However, depending on time of year and the site visited they will be provided only if their use will improve the quality of the tour.
Booking our Private "Exclusive" tour assures you the greatest amount of flexibility for your unique travel schedule. You will have one of Walks of Italy's esteemed guides all to yourself to ensure a deeper exploration of the site with a fuller appreciation of your individual interests. The tour will consist of only those in your party, and is then customized to your timing and sightseeing needs. Additionally, it gives you the opportunity to take advantage of Walks of Italy's one-of-a-kind "tour enhancements", taking you off the beaten path, away from crowds and allowing you to dig deeper on your personalized journey of discovery.
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Tour Schedule
| Spring/Summer(4/1 - 9/30) :
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Group:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Private:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
| Fall/Winter(10/1 - 3/31) :
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Group:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Private:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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Price
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TICKET FEES INCLUDED!
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Expand your tour, enrich your experience! These are only applicable to private tours.
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