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Majestic Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour

Veronica - Art & Music Enthusiast

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Veronica - Art & Music Enthusiast

Whether you are a first-timer or long-time lover of the floating city, you cannot say you have really seen Venice if you haven't visited the Doge's Palace and the Basilica! The best part? You can do so with skip the line access and a local insider by your side!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Venice

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Italiano • 中文

  • What's included

    Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Come with me and discover the political and religious heart of the Venetian Republic. We will visit the majestic Doge's Palace, with its illustrious history and rich outstanding works of the best Venetian artists.

In the Palace, we will have the chance to walk over the most famous bridge in the world: the Bridge of Sights. Of course, I can also show you the prisons where the enemies of the Republic were incarcerated.

After the Doge's Palace, you will get to know amazing stories about the Piazza, St. Mark's square and, last but not least, we will visit the Basilica with a 'skip the line pass'.

Please note: there is a dress code for visiting churches. Shorts, miniskirts, sleeveless shirts and bare shoulders are not allowed. Bermuda pants, knee-length skirts, t-shirts or Polo shirts are OK.

Backpacks are not permitted in the Basilica, they have to be deposited near the church (free of charge, maximum 1 hour).

If you want to do a late evening tour, please remember that the Basilica closes at 5 pm, so you won't be able to visit it.

Contact me for more information!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Venice

  • Doge's Palace

    Visit the Palace, heart of the political activity of Venice in the past. The visit will include the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons.

  • Piazza San Marco

    Nice walk in the most famous square of the city

  • A presto!

    The tour will end outside the Basilica and I will give you all the info to get back wherever you want.
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide

  • Not included

    • Doge's Palace tickets (30€ - 15€ reduced ticket)
    • Basilica 'skip the line' service (6€)
    • Basilica Museum and Terrace (7€)

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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