Classic Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica & Terrace
Discover Venice like never before on a small-group guided tour with priority access to St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica & its terrace, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs.
Uncover the secrets of St. Mark’s Square, step inside the Doge’s Palace, and cross the Bridge of Sighs, following the path of past prisoners. Marvel at the golden mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica, then ascend to its terrace for stunning views over Piazza San Marco and the lagoon.
Step into the heart of Venice with an immersive virtual reality experience inside a dedicated gallery. With your VR headset, journey through centuries of Venetian history as the city’s rich heritage unfolds around you. Watch Piazza San Marco evolve through time & glide along the Grand Canal, where tradition & innovation converge in a vivid encounter with the past. Enjoy this captivating perspective on Venice’s past.
Skip the lines and dive into Venice’s legendary past!
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What's included in Classic Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica & Terrace
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San MarcoPass-by Only
The tour starts in the marvelous Saint Mark's Square where there is the imposing Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace
An unmissable guided tour to discover the Doge Palace: the most important palace of the Venetian Republic, where you will see how Venice was ruled during the golden centuries. Be stunned by hundreds of artistic masterpieces in its spectacular rooms, paintings and sculpture from the best of Venetian artists. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and go down in the old Venetian prisons and feel the anguish of the prisoners. Here also Giacomo Casanova was jailed.
Basilica di San Marco
The Basilica of San Marco is Venice’s jewel in the crown. The cathedral evokes the blending of East and West that is at the heart of the Venetian character. More oriental than European, the architecture, the decoration, and the atmosphere of ancient sanctity span both the centuries and the styles of Mediterranean civilization. A visit to the terrace of St. Mark’s Basilica offers a breathtaking perspective over Piazza San Marco and the Venetian lagoon. From here, you can admire the intricate façade up close, including the famous bronze horses of St. Mark, once looted from Constantinople. The terrace provides a rare opportunity to step outside and experience the grandeur of Venice from above, making it one of the most memorable highlights of the basilica.
Inclusions
- Audio-receiver devices for groups of more than 10 people
- Priority Entrance to Doge's Palace
- Access to Doge's Palace Prisons
- Priority Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica Museum
- Priority Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica Terrace
- AI powered Mobile App to visit the city
- History Gallery - 3D Venice in the Past Experience
- Guided Visit to St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace
- Professional Local Guide
- Access to the Bridge of Sighs
- Priority Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
- Access to St. Mark's Square Museums
- Hotel pick up
- food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is free of charge.
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts).
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle dele Rasse. Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs. • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica. • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time • Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded) • During some days of high turnout or for reasons of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St. Mark’s Basilica might be longer than expected: in this case, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide. • For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts) • For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is free of charge.
