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

Explore Venice's history and traditions on a shared walking tour led by an English-speaking guide. Step inside two of the city's defining landmarks for a closer look at its religious and political heritage.

• Skip the line at St. Mark's Basilica to admire its mosaics
• Explore the halls and corridors of the Doge's Palace with skip-the-line access
• Hear your guide clearly through provided headsets

Itinerary

1. Meet at Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, for departure at 10:00, 10:30, 11:15, 11:30, 14:00, or 14:30. From St. Mark's Square, face the basilica, turn right toward the Doge's Palace, pass the Bridge of Sighs to reach the waterfront, then walk 2 minutes and turn left onto Calle de le Rasse to number 4536.
2. Explore St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace on a 2-hour tour.
3. Finish at the Doge's Palace. End times are 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 15:30, 16:00, or 16:30, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
• Headsets

Important details

• Children ages 0–5 join free
• This tour requires considerable walking and climbing stairs. It is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Bring a passport or valid photo ID and show it at the entrance. Entry will be denied without valid proof of identity
• Venice's municipal Access Fee applies on specific dates and is not included in the listed price
• Cover your knees and shoulders. Do not wear flip-flops, shorts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts; improper clothing may result in refused entry
• Do not bring large purses, bags, backpacks, umbrellas, tripods or bulky luggage. Luggage over 1 meter in total dimensions is prohibited
• Security may require smaller bulky items to be left in the cloakroom. Luggage storage services are not provided
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure and allow extra time to find the meeting point