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Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Skip the Line Tour of Venice

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Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Skip the Line Tour of Venice

Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Skip the Line Tour of Venice

Visit the two top sights of Venice – Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with this essential skip the line Venice Tour.

Explore the most famous tourist attractions of The Floating City, starting with Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) – the birthplace of the republic of Venice.

The former residence of the Doge of Venice turned museum is one of the most prominent landmarks and symbols of the city.

Second stop on this sightseeing tour of Venice is Saint Mark’s Basilica. Located just behind Doge’s Place is the Basilica of Saint Mark – one of the most important religious temples and best-known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture – not to mention one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.

So rich in history and art, no visit to Venice, Italy would be complete without a visit to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica – the two gems on the Venetian waterfront.

Highlights

TOUR DOGE’S PALACE

Skip the line Doge’s Palace Tour – Visit the courtyard, loggias of this Venetian Gothic-style palace built in 1340. The elaborate Giant’s Staircases (Scala dei Giganti) with the colossal statues of Mars and Neptune by Jacopo Sansovino on either side signifying Venice’s power over land and sea.
THE DOGE’S APARTMENTS

The Doge’s Apartments – Continue onto the Golden Staircase (Scala d’Oro) the lavish golden stucco and fresco decorated vault leading up to the institutional halls and explore the most important rooms of the Doge’s Apartments in Venezia’s Palazzo Ducale.
THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS

The Bridge of Sighs - The famous bridge that connects the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove) to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace was the last view of Venice convicts would see before being imprisoned, hence its name.
PRISONS OF VENICE

Institutional Chambers & Prisons - Your local tour guide will show you the prison cells and torture chambers of Palazzo Ducale and reveal the dark past of Venice.
ST. MARK’S BASILICA

This St. Mark’s Basilica skip the line tour lets you explore the treasure of St. Marks, Pala D’Oro, sacred relics, rich artifacts, trophies, Sansovino’s sculptures and the icon of the Madonna Nicopeia and one of the largest mosaic ensembles in the world.

TOUR DOGE’S PALACE

THE DOGE’S APARTMENTS

THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS

PRISONS OF VENICE

ST. MARK’S BASILICA

Q&A

What time does Doge’s Palace open?
Doge’s Palace is temporarily closed due to Covid but normally they are open at 8:30am in both low and high peak season.
Do you need tickets for Doge’s Palace?
Yes, you need tickets to enter Doge’s Palace. We suggest buying tickets in advance to avoid queues especially during high peak season.
How long does it take to tour Doge’s Palace?
It takes an average of an hour to tour the most important highlights of Doge’s Palace, but you can of course stay as long as you want!
When was St. Mark’s Basilica built?
Construction of the original St. Mark’s Basilica began in 828, was completed in 832, but burned down in a rebellion in 976. While the specific date of construction is not clear (somewhere between 1063 and 1092) the present-day Basilica of St. Mark opened in 1094.
How old is St. Mark’s Basilica?
St. Mark’s Basilica is 927 years old, opened in 1094.

what's included

Skip-the-line admission and tickets to Doge’s Palace and guided tour
Skip-the-line admission and tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and guided tour
Expert tour guide
Headset

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension.

Please meet our representative at Calle Larga dell'Ascensione in between Museo Correr and the Post office 15 minutes before your tour.

dress code

Please note – St. Mark’s Basilica has a strict dress code. Dress church-appropriate and be sure that your knees, legs and shoulders are covered.

important information

Avoid bringing large bags, since bag check is required at the museum, as in most. Please also note that liquids are not allowed inside the museums.

accessibility

This tour is not Wheelchair Accessible. If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.) please contact us in advance.

Private tours are available to meet these and other special needs on request and in advance.

cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Skip the Line Tour of Venice

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Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Skip the Line Tour of Venice

Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Skip the Line Tour of Venice

What time does Doge’s Palace open?

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When was St. Mark’s Basilica built?

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