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Enjoy Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

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Enjoy Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Enjoy Venice with this skip the line tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. And discover the most important squares, churches, and monuments with our walking tour.

Explore the main attractions of the Palazzo Ducale - from the Doge’s Apartments and The Bridge of Sighs to the institutional chambers and prisons. And located just behind Doge’s Palace, one of the most important religious churches and prominent landmarks St. Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark’s Square.

Highlights

THE TREASURES OF ST. MARK’S

This St. Mark’s Basilica skip the line tour allows you to discover the treasures of St. Mark’s, Pala D’Oro, sacred relics, incredible artwork, rich artifacts, and one of the largest mosaic ensembles in the world located inside St. Mark’s Basilica interior.
DOGE’S PALACE

Tour Doge’s Palace - this Venetian Gothic-style palace built in 1340 for the Doge of Venice is one of the most prominent landmarks and symbols of Venice. Explore the most important rooms of The Doge’s Apartments, The Bridge of Sighs, the institutional chambers and prisons on this skip the line tour of Palazzo Ducale.
THE TOP SIGHTS OF VENICE

See the Campanile (Clock Tower) of St. Marks – The St. Mark’s Bell Tower that stands today is actually a reconstruction from 1912 after the original tower collapsed in 1902. Originally built as a watchtower to protect the city, St. Mark’s Campanile is the tallest structure in Venice.
ST. MARK’S SQUARE

Pass the Procuratie (Procuracies) the three connected buildings along Saint Mark’s Square in Venice Italy.
WALKING TOUR AROUND VENEZIA

The Church of Santa Maria Formosa showcases beautiful Italian Renaissance architecture on the exteriors and works of art within the interiors.
VENETIAN ARCHITECTURE

The Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo - The Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo (known in Venetian as San Zanipolo) is one of the largest churches in the city of Venice. Designed in the classic Italian-Gothic style, the minor basilica of Saints John and Paul has some major artworks inside from notable Italian Renaissance artists such as Bellini. Also inside are the 25 Venice doges buried here, giving the church the nickname the ‘Pantheon of Venice’.
THE MAIN CHURCHES & LANDMARKS

Campo of SS. Giovanni e Paolo is where you can find another great Venetian landmark– the Scuola Grande di San Marco. The once grand school of Venice is now the city’s hospital.
Marco Polo’s house

Marco Polo’s house - An external visit to what is believed to be the former residence of Marco Polo - famous explorer, writer, international traveler and trader, and merchant of Venice. Hidden away on a quiet corner, Marco Polo’s house is not easy to find on your own.
MALIBRAN THEATRE

San Giovanni Grisostomo or Crisostomo - this Venetian opera house known by many names was once one of the most beautiful and richest theaters in Venice.
VENETIAN CANALS AND STREETS

Your complete walking tour of Venice ends with a stroll through the famous Mercerie. Once the commercial lifeline between Rilato and St. Mark’s, Le Mercerie is today’s main shopping district in Venice where you will find the top Italian shops, boutiques, and fashions.

THE TREASURES OF ST. MARK’S

DOGE’S PALACE

THE TOP SIGHTS OF VENICE

ST. MARK’S SQUARE

WALKING TOUR AROUND VENEZIA

VENETIAN ARCHITECTURE

THE MAIN CHURCHES & LANDMARKS

Marco Polo’s house

MALIBRAN THEATRE

VENETIAN CANALS AND STREETS

Q&A

What (is there) to see in Doge’s Palace Venice?
From the impressive Venetian Gothic-style architecture, courtyards, loggias, staircases, and sculptures to the Doge’s Apartments of Palazzo Ducale, The Bridge of Sights and the institutional chambers and prisons - there are so many things to see at Doge’s Palace.
How to get in Palazzo Ducale?
You need tickets to get into Palazzo Ducale and buying them in advance is highly recommended.
Who lived in the Ducale Palace of Venice?
Palazzo Ducale was the former residence of the Doge of Venice. The Doge was an elected chief of state during the Medieval and Renaissance period in the Venetian Republic.
What time does St. Mark’s Basilica open?
St. Mark’s Basilica is open all year-round Monday through Saturday from 9:30am on.
How long (does it take) to visit St. Mark’s Basilica?
It takes about 60 minutes to visit the most important highlights of St. Mark’s Basilica but of course you can stay longer if you wish to do so.

what's included

Skip-the-line admission and tickets to Doge’s Palace and tour with an expert guide
Skip-the-line admission and tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and tour an expert guide
Guided walking tour around the main sights and landmarks of Venice
Headset

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Internal visits to the Church of Santa Maria Formosa, Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Scuola Grande di San Marco, Marco Polo’s House, Teatro Malibran
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

Torre dell'Orologio

P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Please meet our representative next to the clock tower at Piazza San Marco close to the Exchange office "YEX" 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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Enjoy Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Enjoy Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

What (is there) to see in Doge’s Palace Venice?

How to get in Palazzo Ducale?

Who lived in the Ducale Palace of Venice?

What time does St. Mark’s Basilica open?

How long (does it take) to visit St. Mark’s Basilica?