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Venice Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica fast entrance Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the heart & soul of Venice on this exclusive private tour, designed to showcase the city's most iconic landmarks. Perfect for all travelers & families. Why book this private tour: St. Mark's Square: begin your adventure in the heart of Venice, surrounded by breathtaking architecture. Enjoy a fast entrance to St. Mark's Basilica, a masterpiece of Italo-Byzantine design & learn about St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice represented with a lion's symbol. Doge's Palace: Step into the former residence of Venice's rulers & explore its opulent rooms adorned with priceless art. This palace symbolized Venice's power & wealth during its golden age. Bridge of Sighs: Hear the fascinating & bittersweet stories behind this iconic bridge which connected the Doge's Palace to the historic prisons where Casanova was imprisoned Visit a Murano Glass Factory & witness a live demonstration by a skilled Venetian glassblower. Book now & Enjoy a personalized experience with a passionate local guide.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Local guide
    • Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
    • entry to St. Mark's (if option selected)
    • Private Guide for 2 hours

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Itinerary

    1. St. Mark's Square

      Your tour starts at St.Mark's square where the guide will let you admire the beauty of the most famous square of the city

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. St. Mark's Basilica

      After seeing the famous square you will admire St. Mark's Basilica from outdoor

      30 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Doge's Palace

      At this point you will move to the Doge's Palace and visit it without wait in the line thaks to your skip the line ticket

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    4. Bridge of Sighs

      have a walk through the Venice's Canal and discover the most romantic bridge of the city

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    St. Mark's Square, between the 2 columns. Your guide will have a sign with your name on it.

    The map shows Venice. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • 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
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please be on time to avoid losing entry and thus missing the tour.
    • Please note: if you need the wheelchair, you may not be able to access all the areas of the attractions, due to architectural restrictions
    • Please note: in some areas of the attractions the stroller may be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions
    • Please note: The tour will include also the free glass blowing demonstration in a traditional glass factory, in Venice city centre.
    • Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle.
    • Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience!
    • The order of the itinerary and start time is subject to change according to ticket availability and security reasons. You will always be notified.
    • Please note: the Basilica is a religious place and as such, local authorities can decide to close it without any previous announcement. In this case, you will spend more time visiting the rest of the itinerary.
    • Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person. Doge's Palace tickets are priced at €30 per adult. All additional charges are considered administrative costs
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • 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 Please note: the Basilica is a religious place and as such, local authorities can decide to close it without any previous announcement. In this case, you will spend more time visiting the rest of the itinerary. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Please be on time to avoid losing entry and thus missing the tour. Please note: if you need the wheelchair, you may not be able to access all the areas of the attractions, due to architectural restrictions Please note: in some areas of the attractions the stroller may be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions Please note: The tour will include also the free glass blowing demonstration in a traditional glass factory, in Venice city centre. Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle. Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience! The order of the itinerary and start time is subject to change according to ticket availability and security reasons. You will always be notified. The visit to the Basilica inside is included only if option selected

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Journey Tours
    Product code
    21175P104

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