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Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

By Walks In Europe
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$255 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 10m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience Venice on an exclusive small group guided tour, designed for a more personalised and enriching adventure.
Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and maximise your precious holiday time as you uncover the city's most iconic landmarks, including the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica and the legendary Doge’s Palace — all in just three unforgettable hours.
Let an expert local guide bring the city’s history, art, and hidden gems to life with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to make the most of your journey through this one-of-a-kind Italian treasure.

Activity location

  • Piazza San Marco
    • 31024, Venice, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colonna di San Marco
    • Piazzetta San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Group Tour English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 10 minutes3h 10m
    3h 10m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$254.96 x 1 AdultNZ$254.96
Total
Price is NZ$254.96

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide with insider's knowledge
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tickets for the Correr Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to National Archaeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group tour for a more personalised experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the meeting point

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
  • Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
  • Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees.
  • Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
  • In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
  • If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
  • Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
  • Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed, and there is no place to leave them, so you will be denied entry.
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Direct ticket costs for the included attractions are as follows: Doge’s Palace (€27.00) and St. Mark’s Basilica (€12.00).
  • Tips/service charge (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Activity itinerary

Venice (Pass by)

Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets.

Piazza San Marco

  • 30m
Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know "the Floating City" and its origins. Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions that both play an important role in St Mark’s history.

Basilica di San Marco

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Continue on to the Basilica of St.Mark, and enter the cathedral with your pre-reserved tickets. Take in its sheer size and the fascinating golden mosaics inside. Learn about the design of the monument, called the Church of Gold, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power. Listen to the storey of the life-size Horses of St Mark’s Basilica, said to be some of Europe’s finest creations. Find out the answers to all of your questions and more as you accompany your guide on this well-planned walking tour in Venice.

Doge's Palace

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace. You'll walk straight into this opulent palazzo with our with pre-reserved tickets. Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges through the ornate Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace, and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark.

Bridge of Sighs (Pass by)

Learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice. Listen to the extraordinary storey of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice.

Museo Correr

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Your admission ticket to the Doges Palace also includes entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark's Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy. Generally, you can visit the Correr Museum after your tour has ended. You may also have tickets for the next morning, depending on the hour of the tour you book.

Location

Activity location

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    Piazza San Marco
    • 31024, Venice, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Colonna di San Marco
    • Piazzetta San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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