St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Visit to the Bridge of Sighs
- Explore the Grand Canal
- Discover hidden gems of Venice
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Visit to the Bridge of Sighs
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Campo San Giacometto Church of San Giacomo di Rialto Rialto bridge The Grand Canal Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Campo Santa Maria Formosa end in St. Mark’s square
Lunch Break The cost of lunch is NOT included
Visit St Mark's Basilica with skip the line access An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Visit the Doge's Palace and end the tour in St Mark's square
Meeting point
Start Location
Rialto Bridge, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language for full comprehension.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow the guide's instructions.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
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.
- Be prepared for security checks at St. Mark's Basilica; large bags may not be permitted.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please note: this tour is a combination at a discounted rate of two of our most popular tours—Highlights of Venice Walking Tour and St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace Tour. The walking tour duration is two hours and the St. Mark’s and Doge’s palace is two and a half hours, giving you two hours of free time for a leisurely lunch in between and to make your way back to the meeting point. You will be informed of the exact start times and meeting points of each tour upon booking.
- 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
Best tour of Venice!
Absolutely perfect! Nico is an incredible guide. His historic knowledge and fun stories to weave it all together gave us an incredible picture of Venice through its history. He clearly loves sharing Venice with others. His English is very clear and he was especially easy to understand. Our tour was in 2 parts. The morning tour wandering through outdoor markets and hidden gems of Venice. And then after lunch we met up again for St Mark basilica and dodges palace. The details he knows and shares are thorough and interesting. Photo of “Saint Nico” our guide. 😉
Nico was outstanding!
Nico was outstanding!! Very personable, attentive, and ensured my mom and I had a great experience. He gave us so much insight on Venice and its history, and small details we would have never learned otherwise! Thanks Nico! Great time.
Fantastic experience
We had a wonderful experience learning about the history of Venice and seeing many of its beautiful sites. Our guide, Tullia, was so lovely and knowledgeable and catered the tour to our unique interests. We highly recommend LIV for your tours!
Great history lesson
Niko was so informative and made us understand the proud history of Venetian people. Great tour!
Best tour
Tour guide Nico was the best. So knowledgeable and friendly