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Immerse yourself in the history of Venice on a 2-hour guided visit to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica and its museum and panoramic terrace.

Highlights

• Skip the line and quickly access the Doge’s Palace alongside an expert guide.
• Explore the palace that once was the residence of the Doge of Venice.
• Admire the golden mosaics of St Mark's Basilica.
• Discover the surprising history of St Mark's Basilica.

Description

Discover the rich history of Venice on a 2-hour guided tour to visit the most prestigious attractions of the city: the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Start your tour with a visit to one of the most breath-taking buildings of Venice: the Doge’s Palace, the residence of the Doge and seat of local magistrates until the fall of the Serenissima, the Venetian Republic. Admire up-close the palace’s many extraordinary masterpieces like the Giants’ and the Golden Staircases and “The Paradise” canvas by the famous painter Jacopo Tintoretto. You will also cross the Bridge of Sighs and tour the New Prisons where, during the Serenissima, criminals were detained. Afterwards, your guide will take you to St. Mark's Basilica. You will visit the naves on the ground floor, admire the golden mosaics decorating the domes, and hear the interesting history of Venice's most important church.

Includes

Guided tour Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace Skip-the-line entrance ticket to St Mark's Basilica

Important Information

• •If you choose the tour departing at 11:45, there will be a break of approximately 45 minutes between the visit to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica (Doge's Palace 11:45 - 13:00; St. Mark's Basilica 13:45 - 14:45). •To visit St Mark's Basilica it's necessary to dress appropriately (no overly revealing clothing) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
• This is a shared tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you
• Unfortunately, you cannot be refunded (neither totally nor partially) if you do not show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on the voucher, or if you decide to leave before the end of the tour.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable