Legendary Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour

2740

3 h
All Day
20 max

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.
  • 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.

Tour Itinerary

Meeting Point

Total Customer Reviews: 2740

Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 2740 Devour customer ratings
based on 2740 Devour customer ratings
Rating Summary by Category
Guide
4.8/5
Guest Support
4.7/5

Latest Reviews

Excellent
Our tour guide, Eleanora, was incredible! Super knowledgeable and engaging throughout the whole tour. We took the 8am tour which was great because Doge Palace was so quiet (St. Mark’s Basilica was definitely busy when we got there - this was our ending location). Definitely recommend this tour!
Verified · Eric · Oct 28, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
This tour was excellent. We wanted to see two main Venice attractions like St. Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace which would be timed with granted access. Name of the company was found on Facebook Venice travel group. The quality and logistics of the tour was superior. Easy to meet, ear piece to hear the guide. The guide Pamela was absolutely outstanding how she delivered all the information on this tour. Worth every penny and highly recommend.
Verified · Olga · Oct 26, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
This was one of the best tours of our vacation. Our tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and kept us on our toes (with fun facts and historical notes). Getting the inside tour of St. Marks and Doge Palace (plus the bridge of sighs and prison) - was absolutely incredible. We highly recommend taking this tour.
Verified · Rebecca · Oct 21, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Great
Guided Tours can be hit and miss - this one was a hit. I wanted one that was more than just historical highlights and I wanted to be able to ask the guide questions, this was perfect. Virginia is a Venice native, very warm and friendly and clearly passionate and knoweldgeable about her subject. Without a guide, the Doges Palace is just a series of impressive rooms and artwork - Virgina brought it to life. In St Marks, the historical background and insight was fascinating. Three hours is quite a long time but if you interested in the history of Venice this tour is excellent.
Verified · Julie · Oct 21, 2024 · United Kingdom · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
With limited time ideal way to get a good grasp of Venetian history. Will return to Doges Palace as so much to take in. Could spend a day just viewing artwork.
Verified · Liz · Oct 20, 2024 · United Kingdom · Female · 65 to 74 years

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.

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