Venice Priority Access Tour: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza San Marco
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.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Basilica di San Marco
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.
Duration: 50 mins
3. Palazzo Ducale
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.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Ponte dei Sospiri
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.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Museo Correr
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.

Inclusion

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

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

S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario

The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum

Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace

S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute

Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica (€12) and Doge's Palace (€35)

Exclusion

Gratuities

Entrance fees

Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Secret itineraries

The Hidden Treasures of the Doge

Hotel pick up and drop off

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 3+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 3 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.

Supplied by Venice Events srl

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