Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour in Venice

Explore Venice's history on a shared guided walking tour, from the gilded halls of Venetian power to a basilica blending Eastern and Western styles. Discover masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese and the stories behind these historic interiors.

• Skip the entry lines at Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
• Explore the basilica's museum and terrace with admission included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Campo San Zaccaria, opposite the Church of San Zaccaria. Depart at 11:00 or 14:45.
2. Explore Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica on a guided tour lasting 2 hours 15 minutes.
3. Return to Campo San Zaccaria at 13:15 for the 11:00 departure or 17:00 for the 14:45 departure.

What's Included

• Guide speaking English, Spanish or French, depending on your option
• Personal headsets

Admission to the Pala d'Oro is not included.

Important details

• Children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ages 0–5 join free; child tickets cover ages 6–14, and adult rates apply from age 15.
• Bring a valid ID or a passport with at least 6 months' validity.
• The tour is only partially accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Do not bring bags or backpacks into the basilica. Luggage and large bags are not permitted on the tour.
• Do not wear flip-flops, shorts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
• Expect metal detector checks, which may delay entry even with skip-the-line admission.
• The tour runs in rain but may be canceled during exceptionally high tides.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.