Venice:

Highlights Tour St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Enjoy This Guided Tour in Venice Visiting San Marco Cathedral and Doge's Palace with Pre-reserved Tickets

Quick Details

  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Tour Type: Venice Small Group Guided Tour
  • Pre-reserved tickets are included: St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice
  • Availability: Monday to Saturday.
  • Tours leave at: 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00/ (Sundays the tour runs at 14:00 only)
  • Meeting point: We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe”.

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Venice Highlights: St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace with Pre-Reserved Tickets

Experience the grandeur of Venice on a small-group walking tour that brings its most iconic landmarks to life. Skip the lines and step into the city’s glorious past as you explore architectural masterpieces, hidden histories, and artistic wonders—all in just three hours with a knowledgeable local guide.

Begin in St. Mark’s Square, the symbolic heart of Venice. Here, you’ll be introduced to the city’s storied past as you admire the soaring Bell Tower, the watchful Marble Lions, and the intricate façades that line the piazza.

Enter the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica with your pre-booked ticket and witness one of Europe’s most opulent churches. Gaze up at golden mosaics, walk beneath domes shaped by Byzantine influence, and hear the story of the Horses of Saint Mark—ancient statues once taken from Constantinople.

Continue to the Doge’s Palace, a magnificent example of Venetian Gothic architecture and a former seat of power. As you move through its majestic chambers and council halls, your guide will recount tales of politics, conspiracies, and justice that once shaped the Republic. Step onto the Bridge of Sighs to reflect on the fate of those once led from courtroom to cell.

Your tour concludes inside the palace, giving you the freedom to linger longer or explore more at your own pace.

Included in your ticket: Entrance to the Correr Museum, a treasure trove of art and royal history in the same square. Once Napoleon’s residence, this museum offers insight into daily life in historic Venice—from elegant salons to military exhibits.

Whether it’s your first time in Venice or a return visit, this tour offers a powerful, in-depth view of the city’s rich cultural legacy—with skip-the-line convenience and expert storytelling throughout.

Itinerary
  • Doge’s Palace (pre-reserved tickets)
  • St.Mark’s Basilica (pre-reserved tickets)
  • St.Mark’s Square
  • Bell Tower and Clock Tower
  • Bridge of Sighs
  • Old Prisons
  • Life-size horses on the terraces facing St. Mark’s Square
Highlights
  • Choose this small group led by expert guides efficiently.
  • Enjoy pre-reserved tickets to make the most of your valuable time in Venice.
  • Join a 3-hour tour in Venice to see the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
  • Explore Venice and get insider knowledge on major monuments with a local guide.
Included
  • Pre-reserved access tickets for the Basilica of St. Mark
  • Pre-reserved access tickets for the Doge’s Palace
  • Expert local guide
  • Small groups or private tours for a more interactive experience
  • Admission to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana at your own leisure
Excluded
  • Transport to the meeting spot
  • Guided tour of the Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
Restrictions
  • Bring your passport or ID card in order to prove your age if you have selected a discounted ticket.
  • Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed and there is no place to leave them so you will be denied entry.
  • Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
  • Basilica is a holy place, please wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees.
  • Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
  • Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
  • In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
  • If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day.
  • Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Essential Information
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
  • Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Venice can be warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Meeting Point

We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe”.

Here is the google maps link

  • Adult
    (Ages 15 - 65)
    79€
  • Click on a date to see discounted options.

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