Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica, Skip the line - Refundable Ticket

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Mark's Square

   Meeting Point: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

   Discover the timeless beauty of St. Mark's Square, the magnificent heart of Venice and one of the world's most celebrated public squares. Surrounded by extraordinary landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the elegant arcades of the Procuratie, the square has been the city's political, religious, and cultural center for centuries. Admire its stunning architecture, soak up its unique atmosphere, and capture unforgettable views of one of Italy's most iconic destinations.

   15 minutes•Admission included•See on map

2. 2

   Doge's Palace

   The Palazzo Ducale

   The Palazzo Ducale has been for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of painting masterpieces, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate for thousand-years in the old Republic. You’ll live it together with a guide who will show you the halls of power, plunging you into a very special historical context: the European Middle Ages. You’ll be surprised by the details of the gold staircase and of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

3. 3

   Bridge of Sighs

   Cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, one of Venice's most iconic landmarks. Built in the early 17th century, this enclosed white limestone bridge connected the interrogation rooms of the Doge's Palace to the New Prisons. According to tradition, it earned its name from the final sighs of prisoners catching their last glimpse of Venice through its small stone windows before entering their cells. Today, it remains one of the city's most photographed and fascinating historical monuments.

   15 minutes•Admission included•See on map

4. 4

   Step inside the historic Prisons of the Doge's Palace, where some of the Venetian Republic's most notorious prisoners were once held. Walk through the famous Bridge of Sighs, which connected the palace to the prison cells, and experience the route taken by those awaiting their sentences. Explore the austere stone cells, uncover stories of justice and punishment, and learn about the prison's most legendary inmate, Giacomo Casanova, who famously escaped from the palace in 1756.

   30 minutes•Admission included

5. 5

   St. Mark’s Basilica is Venice’s golden masterpiece, where Byzantine mosaics and marble floors tell centuries of power, faith, and trade.

   Step inside to discover one of Italy’s most dazzling sacred spaces, at the heart of Piazza San Marco.

   30 minutes•Admission included

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni. Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; To check in, please enter the office.

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.