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Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

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Duration

2 hours

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)

Pickup

Meet at Doge's Palace P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE. Between the entrance of the Doge’s Palace and the Ponte della Paglia bridge, facing the lagoon. Your City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour flag or sign at the meeting point for easy recognition. - Time zone: Europe/Rome

• Meet at Doge’s Palace, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE. Find your City Wonders guides between the entrance of the Doge’s Palace and the Ponte della Paglia bridge, facing the lagoon. Your guides will have a City Wonders tour flag or sign for easy recognition • Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure • The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration) • Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience. • We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues • Comfortable shoes are recommended • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. 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. • We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find meeting points. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. • Please notice that in Doge's Palace Suitcases, trolleys and any bulky luggage are not permitted (any luggage whose sum of the three sides exceeds 1 linear meter, including handles, wheels and external pockets). Smaller but still bulky bags and backpacks, umbrellas and any other objects which, in the opinion of the security personnel, cannot be introduced into the exhibition areas, must be left in the cloakroom. • Gratuities for your guide that provided excellent service are appreciated!

What's included

Skip the Line Access to St. Mark’s Basilica

Skip the line Access and entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace

Audio headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide

Expert, English-speaking tour guide

Groups of 20 people or less

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 0.3 hours

There is so much to see and do in the incredible Floating City of Venice, so why should you spend your precious vacation time waiting in line? With Skip-the-Line Access to two of Venice’s unmissable sights, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, you can immerse yourself in Venetian history and maximize your time in Venice on this carefully curated tour.

Stop 2: 1.3 hours

Once home to the Duke of Venice and the city’s courts, it is the center of Venetian history – and as one of the world’s oldest republics, that’s quite a history. We’ll explore all the best sights of the palace open to the public, from spectacular works produced on demand by artistic masters Tintoretto and Veronese, to the evidence of the genius checks and balances that made the republic so successful. With your guide on hand to lead you through the most important rooms, to explain magnificent frescoes and to tell you the tales behind every nook and cranny, your visit to the Doge’s Palace will be the perfect way to wrap up your tour through the history and culture of Venice.

Stop 3: 0.5 hours

Next we admire the heart of Venice – St. Mark’s Square, once pronounced the “finest drawing room in all of Europe” by Napoleon. With Skip the Line Access we’ll get straight inside St. Mark’s Basilica, saving precious vacation time that would otherwise have been wasted in line. Marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture, where eastern architecture and western design have blended to create a structure with an onion dome, before following your guide through the beautiful frescoes inside the basilica. After the tour, at your own expense, you can also get the chance to climb up to the first floor terraces, which offer beautiful views over the piazza, photo opportunities and some down time to soak up everything you have learned on your tour.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (19 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Children (1 - 18 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0 - 0 years)