Tour of Doge's Palace and Golden Basilica with Skip the Line ticket

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Place: Venice

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language: English

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Skip the line to the Basilica and Doge Palace with your tour guide
Admire the marvelous Basilica with its golden mosaics
Discover the magnificent halls of power of the Doge's Palace

What to expect

Visit one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world. On this tour, escorted by a tour guide prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide shows you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Then, enjoy a guided tour in the Palazzo Ducale which represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. Live it together with a guide who shows you the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries.

Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building.

Important to know

Not suitable for:

Wheelchair users and people with walking disabilities

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Please note that on some days you could be required to pay a fee-per person to enter Venice city center. Visit the official communication channels of the Municipality of Venice to know the dates, the cost, and the possibility to benefit from exemptions and reductions

Know in advance:

With the same ticket, you can visit by yourself other museums in St. Mark's Square: Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit inside)
For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
During days of high turnout or for reasons of force majeure (such as high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St. Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected

What’s included

Guided tour

Skip-the-line ticket

What’s not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Calle San Gallo, 1093, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Meeting point:

The office is close to San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square, San Marco 1093/B. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.