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

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Discover Venice’s top landmarks on a guided tour! Explore golden mosaics in St. Mark’s Basilica, skip lines at the Doge’s Palace, and cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs—all with unforgettable stories.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Skip the Line Entry to Doge's Palace

Skip the Line Entry to St. Mark's Basilica

Entry to St. Mark's Square Museums (Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana)

Guided tour of Doge Palace

Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

Passionate and Professional Guide

Audio System for an Enhanced Guided Experience

HIGHLIGHTS

MORE INFORMATION

Discover the magic of Venice with a guided tour of its two must-see landmarks: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. You’ll start in lively St. Mark’s Square, soaking up its energy and learning how it became the heart of Venetian life.

From there, step into St. Mark’s Basilica—it’s a jaw-dropping blend of golden mosaics and stunning architecture. Your guide will bring its history to life with stories you’ll actually remember, not just facts. Then, skip the lines (yes, skip them!) to the Doge’s Palace, where you’ll walk through lavish rooms, see incredible art, and cross the Bridge of Sighs—a hauntingly beautiful spot filled with history.

By the end, you won’t just have seen Venice’s highlights—you’ll feel like you’ve truly experienced them. Sound good? Let’s make it happen!

Stories You’ll Hear

The Horses That Traveled the World: You know those giant bronze horses on the Basilica? They’ve had quite the adventure! Taken (okay, stolen) from Constantinople during the Crusades, they became symbols of Venice’s power. Now they’ve finally found a home here—after centuries of drama.

Spot the Hidden Saints: The mosaics don’t just tell stories; they hide secrets! Some saints are tucked away, representing Venice’s allies and protectors. If you’re lucky, your guide might point them out.

Venice’s Secret Spy Network: The palace wasn’t just for fancy balls—it was a hub of intrigue. Hidden passages let spies sneak around and eavesdrop on important conversations. Picture 007, but in Renaissance robes.

The Not-So-Romantic Bridge: The Bridge of Sighs is beautiful, but here’s the twist: prisoners walked across it to see Venice one last time before being locked up. So those sighs? Definitely not romantic back then.

Whats included:

Skip the Line Entry to Doge's Palace

Skip the Line Entry to St. Mark's Basilica

Entry to St. Mark's Square Museums (Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana)

Guided tour of Doge Palace

Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

Passionate and Professional Guide

Audio System for an Enhanced Guided Experience

What's not included:

Food and Drink

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-of

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

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