Venice Skip the line of San Mark Basilica and Doge's Palace Tour
You may be asking yourself what is the best way to visit two of the main attractions of Venice in little time? The answer is this tour! In just 2 hours you will get to visit the San Marco Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in the heart of Venice, without wasting time waiting in line, and with the guidance of a local tour guide. Choose between the morning or the afternoon tour, yet if you’re travelling on Sundays you must choose the afternoon since in the morning the Basilica is closed. Meet your guide in Piazza San Marco and head directly to the Doge’s Palace. Skip the line and start your historical journey in the 14th century. Remain amazed by the beautiful halls frescoed by Tintoretto and visit the hidden prisons that can be reached by secret passageways. Next head to the Basilica of San Marco, the church that is famous for its uniqueness of architecture that mixes together different styles. In just a couple of hours you will get to know a lot of Venice’s history and culture!
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Venice Skip the line of San Mark Basilica and Doge's Palace Tour
What's included in Venice Skip the line of San Mark Basilica and Doge's Palace Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Doge's Palace
The Doge’s Palace is one of the main landmarks of Venice. Although the building dates back to the 9th century, the building you see today is fruit of a reconstruction of the 14th century, due to a bad fire that destroyed the previous one. It is of gothic architecture and based on the sun light that reflects on the facade, it changes color of the marble. The inside will leave you speechless thanks to amazing frescoes made by the Italian artist Tintoretto. In addition, if you cross the Bridge of Sights you can reach hidden prisons that were connected by secret passageways.
Basilica di San Marco
The San Marco Basilica is another imposing landmark of Venice of magnificent architecture. It was built in the 11th century and is of a perfect ensemble of two main architectures, Italo-Byzantine and Gothic. The Oriental feature is given by the shape of the domes and the golden insertions, that mixed with the Italian features gives a unique connotation to the church. It is truly one of a kind!
Inclusions
- Admission Tickets to Doge's Palace and Basilica
- Indoor Walking tour
- Professional Local Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities are recommended ( optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- The meeting point is in San Marco Square next to the Lion Pillar
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This tour requires AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE , if there are not enough persons IT WILL BE CANCELLED ALSO THE DAY BEFORE THE TOUR