Inside Venice Combo Tour: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica in one day

Inside Venice Combo Tour: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica in one day
From USD $107.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Venice
  • Product code: CF-INS

Great for history buffs and culture enthusiasts, this tour brings you deep inside The Floating City's two most awe-inspiring landmarks: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge's Palace. You'll bypass long entry lines, giving you more time to explore these architectural wonders; you'll also get to explore some more off-the-beaten-track treasures of the San Marco district. Accompanying you will be an English-speaking guide, whose knowledge of Venetian culture and history will illuminate your experience.   *St Mark’s Basilica has been closed for renovations, you can admire the gilded interior from the terrace view.  As compensation, admission to the Museum of San Marco is included. 


What We Love About This Tour:

  • Wandering through the vast, arcade-lined expanse of the Piazza San Marco—the city's cultural and architectural jewel 

  • Marveling at the extravagant onion domes, gilded mosaics, and bronze sculptures of the Basilica San Marco—along with views from its exclusive terraces

  • Learning the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic while strolling through the grand, fresco-lined salons of the Doge’s Palace


DEPARTURE: Available Everyday except Sunday at 10:45am

DURATION: 2 hours 15 minutes 

PERIOD: Year round

LANGUAGE: English or multilingual 

People on this tour: min 2 - max 20

What’s Included:

  • All entry fees 

  • Special Skip-the-Line access at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace

  • Headsets that insure you always hear your guide

Not Included:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Gratuities 

 Important to Know:

  • Please note that due to current Coronavirus, the Italian Government's directives and safety policies, all customers will be required to bring and wear their own mask during the entire visit. Temperature checks will also take place at tour venues; if your temperature is above 37.5°C you will unfortunately not be able to attend the tour.

  • Please be sure to arrive at the tour departure point 20 minutes before the starting time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets will not be refunded.

  • Please note that photography is prohibited inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Photography is permitted on all other parts of the tour.

  • Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour.

  • At the moment St. Mark's Basilica is closed for restoration works. The guided tour will include the visit to the terraces of the Basilica from which you can still admire the interiors of the Basilica, and a visit to St Marks Museum.

Important to Bring:

  • A small purse or camera bag only (no backpacks or large shoulder bags). Security checks at St. Mark’s Basilica restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside.

  • Clothing that covers your knees and shoulders. Entry into St. Mark’s Basilica requires strict adherence to these dress codes.

  • Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and bottled water. Many parts of the tour are not shaded.

Terms and conditions: 

  • You can cancel or modify your tour date and time up to 96 hours before arrival/ departure free of charge. If your tour modification is of greater value, you are subject to the price increase. 

  • Any cancellations made within 96 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.

  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult to join a tour or an activity.

  • Bookings are subject to place and language availability. During our tours, the official guides and Accompanying Services could be performed in various languages