Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk

4.5 (24)
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
1 to 12 people
Ages
0 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

THE GREAT POWERS OF VENICE: Unique, mysterious and intriguing, Venice is one of the most fascinating and amazing cities in the world. Explore her right from her heart with a very high quality “masterclass level” small group visit led by an Art Expert Guide, visiting the two most important and beautiful sights of Political and Religious power of Venice: the grandiose St Mark’s Basilica - the main cathedral, crowned by the Venetian-Byzantine domes – and the Doge’s palace, house of power, secrets, carnival and masterpieces. The most comprehensive immersion into the art and the history of the two most important political and religious landmarks of Venice. A must-do when in Venice, in the comfort of a small group and a highly specialized licensed history guide. Art lovers only!

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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.
  • We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
  • 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

Pickup

meet Florencetown tour leader under the column with the lion on the top, in front of the Doge's Palace. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. - Time zone: Europe/Rome

What's included

Skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica
Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
Licensed English speaking guide
Palazzo Ducale visit
St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces
Gratuities
Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 1 hours
This tour takes you inside the center of the religious power of Venice, the beautiful Basilica of St Marks with our skip-the-line access, where our expert history guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of this astonishing landmark-church that boasts a profusion of polychrome domes, walls clad in marbles and, inside, over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf.
Stop 2: 1.5 hours
The highlight of the tour is our exclusive special visit of the Doge's Palace, the very symbol of political Venice, an impressive structure composed of layers of building elements and ornamentation, from its 14th and 15th century original foundations to the significant Renaissance and opulent Mannerist adjunctions and today hosting paintings from world renown artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese and set to the grand ball of Venice Carnival. We’ll have a very exclusive access to the closed-to-general-public secret passages including the old torture chambers and prisons. From the prisons you will visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, to visit the great ballrooms, the great Councils hall, and the Doge’s lavish apartments and the “Opera Museum” boasting astonishing collection of portrait including Renaissance and Mannerism with prominent “Venitian school” paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
Stop 3: 0.2 hours
You will also have the chance to walk the famous bridge of sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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

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