Private Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
- Explore Saint Mark's Basilica's mosaics
- Visit the Bridge of Sighs
- Admire the Golden Staircase
- Learn from an expert guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica
- Expert guide providing historical insights
- Visit to the Bridge of Sighs and the Golden Staircase
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 6 years old can join for free; however, they must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, flash photography may be restricted.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.
Traveler reviews
Don't think twice- book this tour!
Ottavia was an incredible tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and knew exactly how to guide us through the highlights of Venice. Our tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the prison, and the Bridge of Sighs was informative, interesting, and perfectly paced. It was the perfect tour for seeing the sights of Venice, and Ottavia made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Excellent Skip the Lines Tour in Venice with Martina
Excellent tour with a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Martina! Crowds were heavy so skipping the lines with this tour was great for our family of 4. The length of the tour was perfect to keep us engaged during hot weather. Would highly recommend.
LivTours is amazing!
Nico was fabulous! Beautiful tour!
Wonderful
Luigina was passionate, knowledgeable, super talented and a pleasure to listen and learn from. Highly recommended.
Friday afternoon in Venice
Extremely knowledgeable. Wonderful experience. Filippo is so very helpful, knowledgeable and has experience beyond his years. Very impressive