Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour - Combo Tickets and Bridge of Sighs

A guided tour of the Doge's Palace
and St. Mark's Basilica from St. Mark's Square

Meet at the meeting point near St. Mark's Square for a roughly 2-hour tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with an expert guide. Tickets to both sites are included, and priority entry to the Doge's Palace lets you skip the ticket office queue. The guide gives live commentary, and a personal audio system and headset make it easy to hear.

Hear the history of the Venetian Republic at the Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace was home to the Doge and the government of the Venetian Republic for more than 800 years. Walk through the palace with your guide and hear stories of power, intrigue and lies from behind its walls.

You also cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and see the prison where Giacomo Casanova was held.

Explore St. Mark's Basilica and its golden mosaics

St. Mark's Basilica is a leading example of Byzantine architecture, nicknamed the "Golden Basilica" for its golden mosaics. Your guide explains the mosaics and the many works of Western and Eastern art inside.

Explore the museums on St. Mark's Square at your own pace

After the tour, you can use your Doge's Palace ticket to visit the memorial rooms of the Correr Museum, the National Archaeological Museum and the National Marciana Library at your own pace.

※ Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the basilica.
※ For safety reasons, backpacks are not allowed inside.