Doge's Palace and St.Mark’s Basilica Skip The Line with Host

Discover two Venice icons: explore Doge’s Palace with a digital audioguide in your selected language, and visit St. Mark’s Basilica accompanied by an English-speaking host.

Duration: 2 hours

Ready to uncover the stories of Venice’s most iconic landmarks? Explore the grand halls and hidden corners of Doge’s Palace with a digital audioguide in your selected language, then experience the golden mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica accompanied by an English-speaking host.

With skip-the-line entry included, spend more time discovering the history, power, and intrigue behind these Venetian landmarks. At Doge’s Palace, explore at your own pace with your digital audioguide, while your St. Mark’s Basilica visit is accompanied by an English-speaking host.

Admire the magnificent interiors of Doge’s Palace and the shimmering mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica. If selected, your option also includes access to St. Mark’s Basilica’s Museum and Terrace, offering a closer look at the Basilica and views over St. Mark’s Square.

Your ticket also includes complimentary entry to additional St. Mark’s Square museums: Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.

Stories You'll Hear:

• The Bridge of Sighs: Discover how this famous passage got its name from prisoners taking one last look at Venice before entering the palace prisons.
• Venice’s Secret Mailboxes: Learn about the unusual boxes once used by citizens to anonymously report suspected crimes and wrongdoing.
• Saint Mark’s Legend: Hear the remarkable story of how Saint Mark’s remains were secretly brought to Venice and became central to the city’s identity.

What's included:

• Entry to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica
• Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Digital audioguide for Doge’s Palace in your selected language
• St. Mark’s Basilica visit with an English-speaking host
• Access to St. Mark’s Basilica’s Terrace and Museum if option selected
• Exclusive digital content, maps & tips available on the Crown Tours app
• Complimentary entry to St. Mark’s Square Museums (Museo Correr, National Archaeological Museum & Biblioteca Marciana)

What's not included:

• Audioguide for St. Mark’s Basilica
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities