• St Mark’s Campanile - The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark’s Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, northern Italy. It is the most famous of the city’s churches and one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. It lies at the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco, adjacent and connected to the Doge’s Palace. Originally it was the chapel of the Doge, and has been the city’s cathedral only since 1807.

Start by exploring St. Mark’s Square with your guide before heading into the busy cathedral with skip-the-ticket-line entry.

You’ll see the Pala d’Oro altarpiece in person before heading to the limited-access first-floor terrace. From here you’ll admire views across the lagoon and see the famous bronze horses up close. Hear how they traveled all the way to Paris and back in Napoleon’s time.
Next, you’ll use the priority entrance to reach Doge’s Palace, formerly the residence of the leader of the Republic of Venice.

• Experienced tour guide
• Admission tickets to the Doge’s Palace
• Admission tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Headsets (when needed)
• Skip-the line entry

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Embark on a 3-hour guided journey through the history of Venice with a tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

Experience St. Mark’s Basilica, a church renowned across the globe for its staggering beauty. The cathedral, featuring close ties to Venice’s patron Saint Mark, houses the remains of the saint himself. Feast your eyes on the splendid golden mosaics adorning the elevated walls, a testament to the Basilica’s luxuriant combination of gold, silver, glass, and expensive materials which together form one of the key treasures of the Basilica. Take in the beauty of the Pala d’Oro, a gold-leaf altarpiece constructed from hundreds of enamel pieces.

✔ Avoid long queues with direct entry to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica
✔ Traverse the famed Bridge of Sighs
✔ Mosey through grand halls where the doges once governed the Most Serene Republic of Venice
✔ Traverse the famed Bridge of Sighs again
✔Gaze at the golden mosaics and riches of St. Mark’s Basilica

• Bring passport or ID card
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Pets, shorts, luggage or large bags, short skirts, sleeveless shirts are not allowed
• Please note that entrance to the Venice Museums is allowed only with the Green Pass and ID (except for minors under 12 years of age). Customers who cannot show a Green Pass and ID upon entry to the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica will not receive a refund
• Until further notice, entrance inside St. Mark’s Basilica is not possible due to ongoing restoration work. Tours will visit the basilica’s Terrace and its Museum instead
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.