Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Audio Guided Tour
Securing tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica can be challenging, especially during busy seasons, with long queues and limited availability on-site. Our skip-the-line ticket offers a stress-free solution, allowing you to bypass the crowds and enjoy a seamless entry. Paired with our carefully designed audioguide, which is continuously refined for the best experience, you’ll gain fascinating insights into Venice’s history and culture. Our dedicated staff will assist you at the meeting point, helping you set up the audioguide app, providing internet access, and ensuring your visit begins smoothly. This ticket is ideal for those who value flexibility, offering the freedom to explore at your own pace while enjoying an immersive, enriching journey through Venice’s iconic landmarks.
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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Audio Guided Tour
What's included in Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Audio Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your experience begins at a designated meeting point near St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll meet a coordinator who will assist you in collecting your skip-the-line tickets and audio guide. They will provide clear instructions on how to use the audio guide and access each attraction.
St. Mark's Basilica
Skip the lines and enter the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica. Inside, your audio guide will lead you through the main nave, where you can admire the basilica’s awe-inspiring golden mosaics and Byzantine design. Inside, you’ll gain insights into the rich history of the basilica, including the famous bronze horses and the stories of Venice’s connection to the Byzantine Empire.
Doge's Palace
Next, use your skip-the-line access to enter the Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. With your audio guide, explore the grand halls adorned with magnificent artwork by Venetian masters. Walk through the Hall of the Great Council, the seat of Venice’s government, and learn about the Doge’s role in shaping the city’s political and maritime history.
Inclusions
- (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana)
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
- Audio Guide
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Square Museums
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at St. Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Look for our Coordinator in a purple shirt under the column with the winged lion statue. Arrive 15 minutes early; late arrivals may not join. Please send us a message if you need assistance.
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Ticket Redemption
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. Late arrivals to the meeting point are not guaranteed participation in the activity. Meet us at St. Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our Coordinator will be wearing a purple "Crown Tours" t-shirt/Jacket and will be waiting for you under the column with the marble statue of the lion with wings on top. If you need any assistance, please contact Crown Tours via the app's chat feature, respond to our latest message, or call +39 392 533 1594.
