St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Tour & Tickets, Venice

Incredible tour. Arrive at the Basilica to see it illuminated, making the gold shimmer, and go up to the terrace to hear...

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Explore two of Venice's most famous monuments with this St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Tour. Numerous works of art, hidden galleries, and majestic, noble halls await you!

Details

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Admission to the Doge's Palace
Admission to St. Mark's Museum (depending on selection)
Skip–the–line admission ticket to the Basilica
English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Only some areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 23,977 Travelers·2,253 reviews

September 16, 2026
Sabrina Jesica
Mendoza, Argentina
Incredible tour. Arrive at the Basilica to see it illuminated, making the gold shimmer, and go up to the terrace to hear the bells ring. Excellent gui...
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September 2, 2026
Reyes
Madrid, Spain
Camila was a great guide and the tour was very interesting and not to be missed. I'm not giving it an excellent rating because the start was a bit cha...
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August 25, 2026
Olga
Barcelona, Spain
Very complete activity, our guide Estela made it very entertaining and enjoyable. I am trying to contact you to get a refund to the original payment ...
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August 20, 2026
Albert Casas Gil
Spain
I had my doubts about whether to visit on my own, buying tickets on the official Italian website, or take this tour (we chose the rooftop terrace tour...
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July 1, 2026
Natalia
Spain
It was a very comprehensive tour of the Basilica and the Doge's Palace. We had an Italian guide who spoke perfect Spanish and provided many details du...
As a couple
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June 23, 2026
Philippe
Pont Péan, France
An engaging and passionate guide... despite the sweltering weather conditions, far from ideal for this otherwise very educational experience. The two ...
As a couple
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May 26, 2026
Maria Carmen
Barcelona, Spain
Some disorganization at the meeting point. The guide was managing 2 groups, one with a guided tour and another just with tickets. She made us separate...
With friends
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May 18, 2026
Sabine Sabine Mombert
France
The tour was in French. It was a conventional tour, more historical than entertaining. The guide answered questions. It's still expensive. The best pa...
With friends
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April 26, 2026
Begoña
Spain
Although both the basilica and the palace deserve to be visited again and again, I felt the price was a bit excessive for the short guided tour. As fo...
As a couple
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March 23, 2026
Cristina
Valencia, Spain
The guide was excellent; she explained everything clearly and concisely. She answered all our questions and doubts patiently and kindly. A highlight w...
As a couple
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Explore two of Venice's most famous monuments with this St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Tour. Numerous works of art, hidden galleries, and majestic, noble halls await you!

Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the meeting point to enter two of Venice's most emblematic buildings. Are you ready?

First, we'll visit the famous Doge's Palace, a building that for centuries represented the great political power of Venice. The building served for hundreds of years as the official residence of the Doges, the highest leaders of the Republic of Venice. We'll explain the power held by these leaders as we enter the palace.

We'll walk through the different rooms of this residence, see the great golden staircase, and admire works by famous painters such as Titian, Tintoretto, and Bellini. We'll also cross the Bridge of Sighs to visit the dungeons, which will give you goosebumps!

The second part of the tour will be dedicated to visiting the St. Mark's Basilica Museum. We'll go back to the year 828 to talk about the origins of the Basilica as we walk through the different museum rooms.

During the tour, we'll be able to see up close the beautiful mosaics of the temple and the four Horses of St. Mark. Did you know that these bronze sculptures were brought as booty from Constantinople? We'll tell you all about them.

After almost 2 hours and 30 minutes, we'll finish our tour in St. Mark's Square. If you are looking for a more comprehensive tour, check out this tour of Venice.

Meeting Point

Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change depending on availability and can be one of the following:

Campo San Zaccaria
Calle Larga Ascensione. If you choose this option, please note that we will not visit the Terrace or the St. Mark's Basilica. In its place, during this time, we will share more facts about the basilica's exterior.

8.8

Excellent 23,977 Travelers·2,253 reviews

September 16, 2026
Sabrina Jesica
Mendoza, Argentina
Incredible tour. Arrive at the Basilica to see it illuminated, making the gold shimmer, and go up to the terrace to hear the bells ring. Excellent gui...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 2, 2026
Reyes
Madrid, Spain
Camila was a great guide and the tour was very interesting and not to be missed. I'm not giving it an excellent rating because the start was a bit cha...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 25, 2026
Olga
Barcelona, Spain
Very complete activity, our guide Estela made it very entertaining and enjoyable. I am trying to contact you to get a refund to the original payment ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 20, 2026
Albert Casas Gil
Spain
I had my doubts about whether to visit on my own, buying tickets on the official Italian website, or take this tour (we chose the rooftop terrace tour...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 1, 2026
Natalia
Spain
It was a very comprehensive tour of the Basilica and the Doge's Palace. We had an Italian guide who spoke perfect Spanish and provided many details du...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 23, 2026
Philippe
Pont Péan, France
An engaging and passionate guide... despite the sweltering weather conditions, far from ideal for this otherwise very educational experience. The two ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 26, 2026
Maria Carmen
Barcelona, Spain
Some disorganization at the meeting point. The guide was managing 2 groups, one with a guided tour and another just with tickets. She made us separate...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 18, 2026
Sabine Sabine Mombert
France
The tour was in French. It was a conventional tour, more historical than entertaining. The guide answered questions. It's still expensive. The best pa...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 26, 2026
Begoña
Spain
Although both the basilica and the palace deserve to be visited again and again, I felt the price was a bit excessive for the short guided tour. As fo...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 23, 2026
Cristina
Valencia, Spain
The guide was excellent; she explained everything clearly and concisely. She answered all our questions and doubts patiently and kindly. A highlight w...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Explore two of Venice's most famous monuments with this St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Tour. Numerous works of art, hidden galleries, and majestic, noble halls await you!

Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the meeting point to enter two of Venice's most emblematic buildings. Are you ready?

After almost 2 hours and 30 minutes, we'll finish our tour in St. Mark's Square. If you are looking for a more comprehensive tour, check out this tour of Venice.

Meeting Point

Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change depending on availability and can be one of the following:

Campo San Zaccaria
Calle Larga Ascensione. If you choose this option, please note that we will not visit the Terrace or the St. Mark's Basilica. In its place, during this time, we will share more facts about the basilica's exterior.

St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Tour & Tickets