St. Mark’s Basilica Terraces and Doge’s Palace Small-Group Tour
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St. Mark’s Basilica Terraces and Doge’s Palace Small-Group Tour

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$116.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the impressive St. Mark’s Basilica and its exclusive terraces
  • Relish a skip-the-line tour of the Doge’s Palace
  • Admire paintings from world-renowned artists
  • Visit the ballrooms, Great Councils hall and Opera Museum
  • Marvel at the famous bridge of Sighs
What to expect

Prepare to discover the top attractions in Venice with an expert guide.

Crowned by Venetian-Byzantine domes, St. Marks’ Basilica is one of the most evocative landmarks of the city. You’ll meet an expert guide who will take you around this stunning church characterized by polychrome domes, walls clad in marble, and inside over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf. Enjoy an exclusive special visit to the Doge's Palace with a skip-the-line entrance that will allow you to focus on enjoying your tour to the symbol of political Venice. The impressive structure has layers of ornamentation on its original 14th and 15th century foundations. It holds grand works of art too, with paintings from world-renowned artists like Tiziano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese.

You’ll visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas. Admire the ballrooms, the Great Councils Hall and the “Opera Museum,” which boasts an astonishing collection of portraits. You’ll also have the chance to admire the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Entrance ticket
  • check Multiple entrances
  • check Local guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Food and beverages
Where

Piazza San Marco, Piazza San Marco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your tour leader in St. Mark's Square, under the column with the lion on the top, in front of Doge's Palace.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Please note that on certain days between April 25, 2024, and July 14, 2024, visitors to Venice are required to pay, directly to the Municipality of Venice, an access fee (5€/person), except for specific exemptions (i.e. Minors under the age of 14 are excluded from the payment of the access fee; please bring an ID card for the proof of the age). For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exemptions, and for all related information, please check the official website for the "Venice access fee" from the "Comune di Venezia". Please pay the access fee online before attending the tour
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Provider
TOWNS OF ITALY
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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    October 22, 2025

    Very knowledgeable guide with lots of interesting information. We would highly recommend this tour.

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