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Explore two of Venice's landmarks, the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, with an expert guide. Hear how Venice was governed at the Doge's Palace and walk across the Bridge of Sighs, then enter St. Mark's Basilica without waiting in line to see its golden mosaic ceiling. Depending on the option, you can add a terrace overlooking St. Mark's Square and early entry to the Doge's Palace.

Tour the Doge's Palace and
St. Mark's Basilica with a guide
This is a ticket-included guided tour of two of Venice's best-known sights. You hear the story of how Venice was governed at the Doge's Palace, then enter St. Mark's Basilica without waiting in line.
Duration depends on the option: about 2 hours without the terrace, and about 3 hours with the terrace option or the Doge's Palace exclusive entry upgrade.
Meet the power of Venice at the Doge's Palace

The tour starts at the Doge's Palace, the residence of the Doge and the seat of government. Your guide leads you through the grand reception and meeting rooms and introduces paintings by masters such as Veronese and Tintoretto.
You also hear how Venice was governed and about famous prisoners, including Casanova. You cross the Bridge of Sighs from the palace into the New Prisons, following in the prisoners' footsteps.
Walk to St. Mark's Basilica and its golden mosaics

St. Mark's Basilica is right next to the Doge's Palace, a short walk away. Skip the long queue and enter to see the blend of Eastern and Western architecture and the shimmering golden mosaic ceiling.
Your guide shares stories about the basilica's greatest treasures and how many of them came to Venice.
Add a terrace and early entry with certain options

With the terrace option, you go up to a terrace overlooking St. Mark's Square for the view. Terrace tickets are limited, so on certain dates entry to the Pala d'Oro (golden altarpiece) is offered instead.
The "Doge's Palace Exclusive Entry Upgrade (with terrace)" option lets you enter the quiet Doge's Palace before it opens to the general public, followed by the St. Mark's Basilica tour and terrace entry.
※ The route is for reference only and may change.
※ If part of the tour cannot take place because of high tide, the route is adjusted for safety.
※ St. Mark's Basilica may close for liturgical events. If it is closed, the explanation is given outside.
Local English-speaking guide
St. Mark's Basilica priority entry ticket
Exclusive entry to the St. Mark's Basilica terrace (with the terrace option)
Pre-booked Doge's Palace ticket
Special early entry to the Doge's Palace (with the relevant option)
Headset (if needed)
Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
Meet your guide under the entrance portico of the Correr Museum at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Valid only on the date and time you selected.
Meeting point:
Correr Museum (Museo Correr)
P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Meeting point details:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts. Your guide waits with a yellow sign under the entrance portico just outside the Correr Museum. The tour ends at St. Mark's Square.
P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy