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

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3 h

All Day

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Overview

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.

Tour Itinerary

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

Moses was awesome!

Verified · Christopher · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years · Apr 28, 2026

Excellent

Our guide, Iola, was fantastic! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. She made sure to explain the historical dynamic between the church and the Doges. St. Mark’s Basilica is stunning, inside and outside. We were able to visit the prison area and walk across the Bridge of Sighs. She really brought the history of the church and palace to life! Another wonderful tour with Walks!

Verified · Tracey · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years · Apr 26, 2026

Excellent

The guide was very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. She was always attentive to the needs of everyone.

Verified · Jerome · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years · Apr 25, 2026

Excellent

Our Legendary Venice Tour was amazing. I spent hours researching the best available tour and chose this one. Included in the tour were skip the queue tickets for both St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. And we were able to go up to the outside balcony area to get fabulous views over St. Mark’s Square and also to go inside the Bridge of Sighs into the prison. Our tour guide Tulia was a lovely lady and so very knowledgeable. The tour lasted a full 3 hours and she fed us information for the whole of that time. You definitely need a tour guide if you want to understand all about the Doge ls and how the palace was run. All in all excellent value for the money. Worth paying for the extra parts that were included.

Verified · Sally · Female · 55 to 64 years · Apr 24, 2026

Excellent

TUlia our tour guide was amazing…excellent historian you can tell she loves her job she was patient with group and families

Verified · Dawn · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years · Apr 23, 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 3 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.