Venice St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour - Combo Ticket · Hotel Danieli Meeting Point · Glass Demo

Visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
with priority entry

This guided tour gives you priority entry to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, so you skip the long entrance lines. An officially certified local expert guide tells you about the politics, religion and art of the Venetian Republic.

The tour is run as a small-group experience and continues on foot around Piazza San Marco and the historic center of Venice.

Step inside St. Mark's Basilica, full of golden mosaics

St. Mark's Basilica is often called the "Golden Basilica." While you admire the dazzling mosaics, the intricate marble floors, the grand domes and the treasures, your guide explains the symbols and history of the basilica.

Tour the Doge's Palace and cross the Bridge of Sighs

At the Doge's Palace, the seat of the former Venetian government, you walk through halls decorated with works by Venetian artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese. Through the doge, the council, political intrigue and the justice system, you learn how the Republic was governed.

You then cross the Bridge of Sighs and enter the palace's historic prison. Listen to real stories of the prisoners who once walked this corridor and separate myth from history.

Walk the alleys and canals to the Rialto Bridge

After leaving the palace, you walk along Venice's alleys and canals and discover hidden corners, old palaces, and the legends and local traditions your guide shares. During the tour, you can also watch a Venetian glass-making demonstration at a historic glass workshop.

When you reach the Rialto Bridge, the old commercial heart of Venice, you enjoy the view of the Grand Canal and hear how trade made the city rich.

※ Photography may be restricted in certain areas.
※ Headsets are used for large groups when needed.