St. Mark’s Basilica Terraces and Doge’s Palace Small-Group Tour

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Place: Venice

Duration: 3 hours

Language: English

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Do this because

Explore the impressive St. Mark’s Basilica and its exclusive terraces
Relish a skip-the-line tour of the Doge’s Palace
Admire paintings from world-renowned artists
Visit the ballrooms, Great Councils hall and Opera Museum
Marvel at the famous bridge of Sighs

What to expect

Prepare to discover the top attractions in Venice with an expert guide.

Crowned by Venetian-Byzantine domes, St. Marks’ Basilica is one of the most evocative landmarks of the city. You’ll meet an expert guide who will take you around this stunning church characterized by polychrome domes, walls clad in marble, and inside over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf. Enjoy an exclusive special visit to the Doge's Palace with a skip-the-line entrance that will allow you to focus on enjoying your tour to the symbol of political Venice. The impressive structure has layers of ornamentation on its original 14th and 15th century foundations. It holds grand works of art too, with paintings from world-renowned artists like Tiziano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese.

You’ll visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas. Admire the ballrooms, the Great Councils Hall and the “Opera Museum,” which boasts an astonishing collection of portraits. You’ll also have the chance to admire the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please note that on certain days between April 25, 2024, and July 14, 2024, visitors to Venice are required to pay, directly to the Municipality of Venice, an access fee (5€/person), except for specific exemptions (i.e. Minors under the age of 14 are excluded from the payment of the access fee; please bring an ID card for the proof of the age). For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exemptions, and for all related information, please check the official website for the "Venice access fee" from the "Comune di Venezia". Please pay the access fee online before attending the tour