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Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace
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Overview
Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Enjoy the stunning view on Piazza San Marco with your special access to St Marks' balcony, then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.
- Skip-the-line access and tours of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
- Explore two of the floating city's most iconic sites and learn the stories behind them
- Visit the opulent apartments and the Hall of the Great Council at Doge's Palace with a guide
- Take a walk over the Bridge of Sighs
- Enjoy special access to the first floor terrace of St. Mark's for panoramic views over the city
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Take in amazing views from the St. Mark’s Basilica terrace—a panorama that most visitors never see.
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What's Included
Local English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica
Headsets when necessary
Exclusive access to the balcony of St. Mark's Basilica
Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace
Exclusive Early Entry to the Doge's Palace (8 AM only)
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Departure & Return
Museo Correr , P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
St. Mark's Square , Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyCorrer Museum (Museo Correr) in Piazza San Marco. Meet under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum. Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure
In St. Mark's Square.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
- Please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica.
- Backpacks are prohibited inside St. Mark's Basilica.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
- Tour in English only
- • St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to liturgical celebrations or high tides. In this event, your guide will give the tour from the exterior of the Basilica or we will contact clients as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- OPERATED BY Walks - Italy, Spain & Greece
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace ?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace ?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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What is the social distancing policy during Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace ?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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- "I would recommend bringing a hat or sunglasses and water." See review
- "We recommend an early morning tour (9am), as crowds really build throughout the day." See review
- "Keep in mind, at cafe there (15 min break) you must inform them if you plan to sit down w/ your drink or food." See review
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Excellent Tour
Reba_R
, Aug 2022
Highly recommend
Daniel_K
, Aug 2022
Disappointed
Ricardo_A
, Aug 2022
Great tour
marianne_p
, Aug 2022
"Small Group Tour" is NOT small!! Title deceiving!
Nisha_Y
, Aug 2022
Our tour guide, Mose, was excellent and super animated and informative. However, this was NOT a small group tour. 25 people was a herd!! Though Mose led the tour in an excellent manner, with such a large group, it was not conducive for asking any questions or interaction. I felt misled by this description!
5 Stars
Sandy_B
, Aug 2022
Excellent tour
Michel_S
, Aug 2022
First time in Venice!
Nashonda_H
, Aug 2022
Excellent tour, great guide, great attraction
Mark_M
, Aug 2022
Superb Tour, Phenomenal Guide
Helen_R
, Aug 2022
What a guide, Mose was knowledgeable, engaging, attentive and added a great sense of humour to our tour of St Marks Basilica and the Doge’s palace. With this tour you gained a real insight into the history of Venezia, it’s origins, it’s politics and it’s importance in world history as well as getting some phenomenal photos opportunities across this beautiful Piazza. As I mentioned our tour was made by our guide Mose who had some much detailed insight into Venetian history that we could have easily listened to his stories for hours on end. I highly recommend this tour but definitely recommend our Guide.
Great tour and excellent guide
Rob_S
, Aug 2022
The tour and our guide Ariana were excellent. Ariana was very informative and pleasant, and we had some spectacular views from the basilica terrace.
It might be a bit strenuous for anyone who has difficulty with stairs, and during the summer expect that many of the indoor areas will be hot. Even with those issues, the tour was still worth it.
Good tour
Rochelle_G
, Aug 2022
Guide Ariana was very...
Fred_V
, Aug 2022
Great tour!
Zeynep_E
, Aug 2022
My husband and I had a lovely tour. Our tour guide Ariadne was very knowledgeable and always made sure our questions were answered. It was a hot day but she tried her best to gather us under a shade whenever she can and kept us comfortable during the tour which was nice. Skip-the-line was definitely worth it as the queue was going around the square. We didn’t wait at all and walked right into both the St Mark’s Basilica and the Dodge’s Palace. Overall we were very happy that everything was so smooth and enjoyable!
First timers
Yolanda_I
, Aug 2022
Great tour of the highlights of Venice
Brandon_P
, Aug 2022
This tour was truly an interesting and excellent experience that I strongly recommend. Our tour group was on the larger side but the guide, Marie-Therese, did a masterful job. She told the history of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and Venice as a whole in a way that kept it interesting and engaging throughout. Plus she was very funny and kept us laughing throughout! The actual sights were beautiful and are must-visits on a trip to Venice. The tour is very digestible and it was a real pleasure for us.
This is a keeper…
Geoffrey_H
, Jul 2022
Access to the Doge’s Palace was extremely satisfying and informative (though our guide sometimes spoke a bit too quickly for us to follow everything). The views from the terrace were amazing, and getting to view up close some of the materials for the ongoing restoration was eye-opening. A nice additional option would be inclusion of tickets to ascend the bell tower (which we did at the conclusion of the tour). The basilica portion of the tour was breathtaking.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Fantastic tour! 10/10
Carol_T
, Jul 2022
Must do tour n Venice
lissarn
, Jul 2022
Originally I thought 3hrs...
Marie_P
, Jul 2022
Originally I thought 3hrs was going to be too long to see 2 buildings and it might get boring. Boy was I wrong, Francesca was an incredible guide! She spoke excellent
English and was very knowledgeable, informative and funny in her presentation, explaining life and culture in Venice to put what we were seeing into context. She went at a comfortable pace and took time to actually answer questions. Highly recommend Francesca and this tour.
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