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: 6772
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 2773 Devour customer ratings
based on 2773 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Excellent
Excellent historical information. Tour was amazing! Thank you to Nikko our guide!
Verified · Ted · USA · Female · 75 or older years ·
Apr 15, 2026
Excellent
We booked through a travel agency, so I'm not sure what the cost was for any individual excursions we made. If I had it to do over again I'd request our guide, Kiara, 1000%! She was passionate and knowledgeable and elevated the tour to an experience! The tour was 3 hours and had some tight areas and steep stairs. Bring your best walking shoes, and be prepared to learn! The only issue was the earpieces were heavy/bulky and there was some interference at times. We've taken other tours that had solo ear buds and that was a better experience, but it was still an overall amazing time and I'd highly recommend it for adults or HIGHLY mature children.
Tripadvisor customer · sledge1067 ·
Apr 12, 2026
Excellent
Highly recommend this tour.Filipe was an informative guide
Verified · Louise · Canada · Female · 55 to 64 years ·
Apr 11, 2026
Excellent
Great way to see the key areas, learn a bit of Venice history, and have some fun on the way. Great tour guide (Valentina S).
Tripadvisor customer · Albert ·
Apr 11, 2026
Excellent
Valentina S made our visit of Venice very special by sharing stories of the Golden Basilica and the Doge’s palace. We learnt so much and her narration was fun and memorable
Tripadvisor customer · Jian ·
Apr 11, 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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