Legendary Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour
3 h
All Day
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Overview
What's Included
- Skip the line at two of Venice’s most visited sights.
- Join a local Venetian guide for an incredible tour.
- Go behind the scenes of St. Mark's Basilica (St. Mark's Basilica + Museum ticket 24€).
- Step out onto the basilica balcony for an exclusive view.
- Visit the opulent Doge's Palace & the bleak New Prisons.
- Admire spectacular frescoes by Veronese and Tintoretto.
- Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the inside.
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Total Customer Reviews: 6642
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 2765 Devour customer ratings
based on 2765 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Excellent
It was amazing and interesting Arianna was extremely nice and friendly. Whold rate higher but It’s not possible.
Tripadvisor customer · Jacob ·
Feb 20, 2026
Excellent
Arianna is a wealth of information. She kept my 11 and 9 year old kids interested for 2.5 hours. The amount of interesting information conveyed was impressive.
Tripadvisor customer · Michael ·
Feb 20, 2026
Excellent
Eleonora was a wonderful guide through Venice's history and the buildings.
Tripadvisor customer · Sarah ·
Feb 17, 2026
Excellent
a lot o insight into the creation of Venice, both on the church side and the government side
Tripadvisor customer · Aaron ·
Feb 17, 2026
Excellent
This tour was perfect. Our guide was Filippo, a Venice native, and his knowledge (and jokes) were expansive. I am grateful we did the tour because he provided so much information/history we would have otherwise missed out on. He was also accommodating to my young daughter allowing for breaks etc. Highly recommend (:
Tripadvisor customer · Keylle ·
Feb 16, 2026
Know Before You Book
Can I bring a bag with me?
Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.
What's so special about the 8:00 am tour time?
The 8:00 AM tour time offer a unique and exclusive benefit - enter St. Mark's Basilica before it opens! With just your small group you enter through a side door and spend time alone in the Basilica. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, and created for Walks guests only. The 8:00 AM tour time is the only time with this special access, although the later times are also skip-the-line!
Does St. Mark's Basilica have a dress code?
Yes. Because it is a holy place, St. Mark's Basilica insists that both men and women wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. They can and will refuse entry to anyone who does not meet this standard and we can't do anything about it, so come prepared.
Could sites close on this tour?
Due to circumstances beyond our control, sites may occasionally close. We make every effort to stay as close to the advertised itinerary as possible but substitutions/omissions may be necessary.
Is this tour accessible to guests with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.
What's the cancellation policy for this tour?
This experience is refundable up to 7 days before your tour. Important: You must provide the following details for every guests in your party at the time of booking: first name and last name. All guests must bring ID on the day of their tour as it is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica.
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