Venice Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

Experience an exclusive guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, iconic landmarks of Piazza San Marco. Admire the grandeur of the Golden Staircase and stunning artworks in the Doge's Palace, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to explore the historic prisons where Casanova was held, reminiscent of Alcatraz’s mystique.
Visit St. Mark's Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica, to marvel at its glittering mosaics, as dazzling as any European cathedral. Then, enjoy a virtual reality experience at the History Gallery of Venice. With a VR headset, see Piazza San Marco as it once was, imagining the Basilica as the Doge's private chapel and the Palace as a medieval fortress.

Choose the St. Mark's Bell Tower option for panoramic views of Venice, much like viewing New York City from above. An elevator ride to the top offers breathtaking vistas of the domes, St. Mark's Square, and the lagoon. Enhance your visit with an audio guide and digital map for deeper insights.

Meeting Point

Venice Tours

Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

What's included:

• Rialto Bridge Visit (if option is selected)
• Bell Tower Priority Ticket (if the option is selected)
• Bridge of Sighs Entrance
• Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
• Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral
• Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace
• Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
• Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
• St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if option is selected)
• History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
• Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)

Not included:

• Hotel pickup & Drop Off
• Food & Drinks
• Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
• Guided Tour to Marciana Library
• Guided Tour to Archeological Museum

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Doge's Palace

Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124

Visit the imposing Doge’s Palace with its marvelous rooms rich of artistic artwork made by famous venetian artists. You will discover the halls of power where the Doge and the highest politicians decided the faith of the Venice Republic. In these rooms you will be stunned in front of the “Last Judgment” by Tintoretto, one of the largest paintings in the world. Then the guide will escort you down in the old venetian prisons, passing through the magnificent Bridge of Sighs!

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Marco

San Marco, 328, Venice, 30124

The guided visit will proceed to the Basilica of Saint Mark, known also as the Golden Basilica, thanks to its uncountable mosaics made of pure gold! The guide will explain the history and meaning of the masterpieces that decorate the cathedral.
(OUTSIDE TOUR IF THE BELL TOWER OPTION IS SELECTED)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza San Marco

Venice, 31024

The two symbols of Venice are in the middle of the marvelous Saint Mark's Square.

Pass by without stopping

Campanile di San Marco

Sestiere San Marco 328, , Venice, 30124

St. Mark's Bell Tower option for breathtaking views of Venice from above, including the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square, and the lagoon. An elevator ride takes you to the top, offering a unique panorama. Standing at 98 meters, the campanile is the tallest structure in Venice.
(SELECTING THE BELL TOWER OPTION YOU WILL ENJOY THE ST. MARK'S BASILICA VISIT FROM OUTSIDE ONLY)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included