Venice Skip the Line Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Mark's Square

   Meet your guide at the column with a lion on the top

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   St. Mark's Basilica

   skip the line entrance to the basilica, visit to the Pala Oro : the only example in the world of Gothic goldsmith's work of considerable size that has remained intact, The Museum and The Marcian quadriga with the four horses which can be reached along the exhibition of a series of stone fragments and capitals from the late antique and mid-Byzantine era. The four horses, until 1977 on the loggia of the Basilica of San Marco, after restoration, were replaced by reproductions and admitted to the museum in 1982 for conservation reasons.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

3. 3

   Doge's Palace

   the former site of the Venetian government, and have a preferential entrance into the building. Here your professional guide will walk you through important institutional rooms of the Doge’s Palace, where you will see the masterpieces painted by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

4. 4

   Bridge of Sighs

   Pass through the famous Sights bridge and learn why it

   Pass through the famous Sights bridge and learn why it was called like this

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

Guide will wait for you by the column with a lion on Top - the column is near the water

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

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• Child under 18 old must provide valid ID to have reduced price to museums
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the museums or churches
• It is forbidden to enter the Basilica with luggage, backpacks or voluminous bags.
• 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
• St Mark's Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• It is forbidden to enter the Basilica with luggage, backpacks or voluminous bags. PLEASE DO NOT BRING THE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS WITH YOU THE DAY OF THE TOUR as this can cause big delays of the visit which we can't not manage Your tour is confirmed, there is no need of confirming Only for emergencies or urgent communications please call our offices at: +39 366 544 6336 • 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 • The terrace of St. Mark's Basilica,is not wheelchair-accessible. For those interested in wheelchair friendly tours in Venice, please contact us. • Between November 3rd and March 31st, there is no skip the line access to St. Mark's Basilica, nevertheless, lines at this time of year are usually minimal. • Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer • Child under 18 old must provide valid ID to have reduced price to museums • Pictures inside the St Mark’s Basilica is not allowed and Doge’s Palace allowed only if flash is off • Food and drinks are not allowed in the museums or churches

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe