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

Join a shared walking tour with an English-speaking guide to explore Venice's religious and political past. Contrast richly decorated interiors with the darker stories of imprisonment, then explore additional museum collections at your own pace.

• Discover the Byzantine mosaics and intricate marble floors of St. Mark's Basilica
• Admire the golden staircase inside the Doge's Palace, once the center of Venetian government
• Cross the Bridge of Sighs to explore the palace's prison cells
• Explore the Royal Palace's Empress Sissi Rooms and Napoleon Dance Hall independently

What's Included

• Skip-the-line admission to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
• Admission to the Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace Prisons
• Skip-the-line admission to the Royal Palace (Correr Museum), Marciana Library and National Archeological Museum, without a guide
• Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more

Important details

• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Bring a valid ID document for security checks at the basilica entrance.
• Children ages 0–5 join free.
• Cover your shoulders and legs for basilica entry. Do not wear flip-flops, shorts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
• Do not take bags or backpacks inside the basilica or Doge's Palace. Complimentary bag storage is available inside Doge's Palace.
• The basilica terrace, basilica museum and Pala d'Oro are not included.
• Skip-the-line access may still involve longer waits during busy periods, high tides or security disruptions. Follow your guide's instructions when queuing.
• Your Royal Palace ticket is valid on the day of the guided tour or the following day. The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure.