Venice Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica guided Tour

Combined guided tour the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace: 1. Our guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. 2. During the second part of the tour your guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons.

Your guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica from Saint Mark's square, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.

Continue your tour and skip the line inside the Doge's palace. Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realised by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto.

Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisoned.

At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doges Palace
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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  Duration: 2 hours
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• S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
• Access to the National Archaeological Museum, the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
• Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
• S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
• Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
• The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites
• Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica and Doge's Palace
• Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
• S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso
• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Professional local guide

• Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
• Secret itineraries
• The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
• Hotel pick up and drop off

MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. • MORNING TOUR: 10.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h) 11.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min) •AFTERNOON DEPARTURE: - Low season: 11.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min) 13.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h) - High season 14.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h) 15.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min) Children are free until 5 years, from 6 they pay the full ticket (document required). • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time • This activity is not wheelchair accessible • Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doge's Palace Emergency Number: Office: +39 041 5239979 Mobile: +39 349 3054767 It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Venice Events srl.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
  If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
• This Tour is Rated 4.3 Stars based on 189 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.