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: 7326
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 2832 Devour customer ratings
based on 2832 Devour customer ratings
Rating Summary by Category
Latest Reviews
Excellent
Very informative, knowledgeable tour guide. Not for younger children. Fascinating history and a great story-telling through the journey and over the Bridge of Sighs. Ciara was a brilliant tour guide and expert in the history of art!
Viator customer · Daniel ·
Jul 26, 2026
Great
Dodge Palace was excellent and after the formal tour you can stay and look around longer. The guide provided a lot of background history. St. Marks was a very quick tour in and out.
Tripadvisor customer · Excursion717257 ·
Jul 26, 2026
Excellent
Our tour guide was excellent. We got to see inside the basilica and then go on the terrace of the basilica. Then we went to Doge’s Palace and that was beautiful. We got to cross the inside of the bridge of Sighs and see the dungeons.
Viator customer · Nicole ·
Jul 26, 2026
Excellent
enjoyed everything . Would have missed so mych if done on ourown
Tripadvisor customer · Peter ·
Jul 26, 2026
Excellent
Our tour guide Elena was fantastic! Her knowledge of Venice being a local resident along with her historical expertise gave us an exceptional tour and experience! Thank you so much! We would definitely recommend this early morning tour!
Viator customer · Debbie ·
Jul 25, 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.
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