Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Cathedral

Immerse yourself in the history and grandeur of Venice with a 2-hour guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Discover the fascinating stories of the Venetian doges and explore the iconic landmarks of this legendary city.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace of Venice
  • Basilica di San Marco - See the Basilica of Saint Mark’s
  • Piazza San Marco - Admire Saint Mark’s Square and all the buildings and monument around it.
What's Included
  • Skip the line ticket to the Doge’s Palace
  • Skip the line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Qualified guide
  • Personal headsets
  • Ticket to the Pala d’Oro (if option selected)
  • Two-course lunch: main and second course + side dish, water and coffee (if option selected)
  • Ticket to the Basilica’s Museum and Terrace (if option selected)
  • Transfer to Murano by boat and visit to a glass factory (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour exploration of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Cathedral, two of Venice’s must-see attractions. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll walk the path of the Venetian Doges, the elected leaders who governed the city for many generations. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour of Venice; it’s an immersive journey through the city’s rich history and…

Location
Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683g
Campo San Zaccaria
Meet our staff at Campo San Zaccaria, in front of the shop opposite to the Church.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Topclassboxing
Apr 2, 2025
Breathtakingly Beautiful. - We did the evening tour of Doge’s Palace / St Mark’s basilica and it was a truly remarkable experience. The tour was conducted with a very knowledgable guide who took time to explain the history and architecture of the Palace and Basilica. I’m a fan of churches, making a beeline for each country that I visit but St Mark’s was breathtaking in its beauty.
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Brittany_c
Mar 27, 2025
Fantastic Tour! - This is one of the best tours we have experienced! Both of the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and provided interesting facts and details about each location with genuine enthusiasm.
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Bernadette_h
Mar 12, 2025
Great tour - guides are friendly and knowledgable. No complaints, highly recommend this tour. Glad we did it.....
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Maria_m
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing Venice tour - Guide were accommodating and very knowledgeable the cost was worth it avoiding long lines as still heavy crowds
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Debi_t
Sep 1, 2024
Extremely rewarding! Do this! - I had read other comments saying the earpiece did not work well. That happened to me & the guide promptly replaced it. She was knowledgeable and easy to follow. I toured the Doge’s Palace and Saint Marks Basilica. Both were fascinating. I highly recommend these tours.
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Nicole_v
Aug 28, 2024
Great Tour - Super informative! You get to see every part of the Bascilica and Doge Palace. Highly recommend this tour!
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Johanneb308
Oct 1, 2024
Excellent visit - Excellent visit. Daniella our Guide was great throughout the tour. Clear and especially interesting explanations. We enjoyed this visit. Fast and efficient queue-breaking tickets. I recommend to all
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Robertm_r
Aug 24, 2024
Inaccurate description of the tour’s accessibility. - While the tour was very good, it was greatly misrepresented in your tour description. The description said that it was wheelchair accessible and that was the only reason that we chose it. This was not accessible in any way. My husband who uses a walker was not able to participate at all. Please be accurate in your description. It can cause a waste of money for your customers.
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Leona_k
Sep 23, 2024
Too crowded - Guide was very knowledgeable but we had a hard time keeping track of her. It was so crowded we left in the middle.
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Margaret_r
Oct 7, 2024
Unable to locate - Based on address and map link on your site we never met the guide to do the tour. We arrived 20 minutes early and never connected. Very disheartening
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From $117
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).