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Join this walking tour that covers the most significant highlights of St. Mark’s Square, with skip-the-line entrance to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

Highlights

• Enjoy priority entrance to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica
• See the impressive halls of Sala del Maggior Consiglio
• Walk over the Bridge of Sights
• See the Museum and the Terrace of the Basilica of St.Mark's

Description

Set off on a guided walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the Doge's Palace, and St Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry. Meet your guide at St. Mark’s Square and head for Doge's Palace, the extraordinary palace that served as the seat of Venetian political power for centuries. Enter the splendid rooms, with hundreds of painted masterpieces. Explore where the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a 1,000-year republic and admire the details of the medieval gold staircase. See the famous Bridge of Sighs. Enter the notorious Venetian prison that held Giacomo Casanova. Visit St Mark’s Basilica and enjoy a guided tour of this Byzantine masterpiece, with its beautiful gold mosaics and marble floor inlays. See the treasure and the terrace of the Basilica of St.Mark's

Includes

Guided tour Entrance ticket to Doge's Palace Entrance to the St. Mark's Basilica Access to the museum and terrace (if option selected) Glassblowing demonstration (if option selected)

Important Information

• to enter it will be necessary to wear clothing appropriate for a sacred place; short skirts, shorts above the knee and sleeveless shirts are not permitted. shoulders and knees must be covered; big backpacks are not allowed in the Basilica. Access to the Basilica includes a non-refundable and non-transferable ticket issued in your name; depending on the service booked, this may correspond to a value of €12 for entry to the Basilica, €24 if the Museum or the Pala d'Oro is included, or €36 for full access inside. The rest of the price covers operational supervision, mandatory audio systems or audioguides, and the presence of a certified guide or an escort who will make your experience unforgettable. IMPORTANT: All participants must enter accompanied by the guide or escort, according to the rules in force from July 1, 2025. Maximum punctuality is recommended, delays will not be tolerated.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund