Venice: St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace – Semi-Private
About this activity
Venice semi-private skip-the-line tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. See golden mosaics, the Pala d’Oro, Tintoretto, Veronese and the Bridge of Sighs with an expert guide. Tickets included; max 8 guests.
Highlights
- St Mark’s Basilica: Byzantine mosaics and marble
- Pala d’Oro gold altarpiece and Bronze Horses
- Doge’s Palace: Golden Staircase and chambers
- Tintoretto, Veronese and Venetian Renaissance art
- Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Square highlights
Full description
Discover Venice’s most iconic landmarks on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. With reserved entry to both landmarks included, explore the Basilica’s Byzantine interior, golden mosaics, marble floors and Pala d’Oro, then continue to the Doge’s Palace, the historic seat of Venetian power. See the Golden Staircase, grand chambers, Renaissance works by Tintoretto and Veronese, and the Bridge of Sighs, which links the palace to the former prison. Begin at St Mark’s Square and hear the stories behind Venice’s religious, artistic and political history from an expert guide. The semi-private group is limited to 8 guests. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.
Included / Excluded
- Doge’s Palace: Golden Staircase and chambers
- Bridge of Sighs and Venetian history
- 2.5-hour guided tour
- Reserved entry tickets and admission to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace included
- Food and drinks are not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
- Gratuities are optional and not included
- Luggage and coat storage are not included
Important information
Know before you book
- Admission and reserved entry to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace are included.
- The 2.5-hour route covers about 10–15 key rooms and sections.
- Children are welcome; the tour suits those engaged by 2.5 hours of art and history.
Know before you go
- Meet at Piazza San Marco; check your confirmation for the exact meeting point.
- Arrive at St Mark’s Square with your booking confirmation ready.
- Plan your route to central St Mark’s Square before the scheduled start.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund