Venice Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Walking Tour - Combined Tickets with Correr Museum

Tour the Doge's Palace and
St. Mark's Basilica with a guide

This roughly 4-hour walking tour starts at the meeting point near Campo San Zaccaria. You enter two of Venice's most spectacular buildings, the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, without waiting in the ticket-office queue, while an expert guide explains the history of the area. A Correr Museum ticket is also included.

Meet the history of the Republic at the Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace was the seat of Venetian political power for centuries. With your guide, hear how the doge and his council made decisions, and see the artworks that decorate the palace walls.

Cross the Bridge of Sighs and step inside the prison where Giacomo Casanova was once held.

Walk through St. Mark's Basilica and its golden mosaics

After the palace tour, you move on to the interior of St. Mark's Basilica. Look at the golden mosaics and patterned marble floors that show Byzantine art, and hear about the basilica's history and the biblical symbolism behind its art.

You can also see the Pala d'Oro, the main altarpiece decorated with jewels and rare stones.

Stroll from St. Mark's Square into the side streets

On the walking tour you take in the atmosphere of St. Mark's Square and walk along the Mercerie, Venice's main shopping street. You also pass places such as Marco Polo's house and the Malibran Theatre, which preserve Venice's past.

※ Due to security checks, you may have to wait before entering.
※ Wheelchair users cannot take part.