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: 6576
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 2758 Devour customer ratings
based on 2758 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Excellent
Our family of four (two teenage boys) thoroughly enjoyed both attractions. Not having to queue and getting onto the terrace of St. Mark's Basilica was a massive bonus especially with two teenage boys! Our wonderful guide (Laura) was so passionate and knowledgeable and the use of the headphones made it very easy to hear her as there was so much information being passed on. Three hours is plenty to see both attractions and then to finish up going through the Bridge of Sighs was such a magical experience. Would highly recommend this tour!
Viator customer · Bernie ·
Nov 01, 2025
Excellent
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, understandable, and personal. The tour was packed with information and history. Having been to Venice once before, I can say that this tour really made all the difference in the world as I now have a much better understanding of the rich history of Venice.
Viator customer · Mark ·
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent
A must see tour. We have the first tour in the morning, and the place to ourselves for the first hour. Denise was absolutely fantastic! She was well informed, and we felt like we knew her for years.
Viator customer · Peter ·
Oct 29, 2025
Excellent
Great tour. Learned so much about the history of Venice as well. Small group size allowed us to ask as many questions as we wanted.
Viator customer · Matthew ·
Oct 29, 2025
Excellent
What a lovely tour! Iole was an excellent guide. So knowledgeable, organized, and welcoming. Clear meeting instructions and an amazing tour packed full of information. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone wanting more out of their visit to beautiful Italy.
Viator customer · Danielle ·
Oct 27, 2025
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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