Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Tour in Venice
Overview
Discover the two landmarks that reveal Venice’s faith, wealth, and political power. With a guide, explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace as their art and history come to life.
Inside St. Mark’s Basilica, admire golden mosaics, marble details, and centuries-old symbolism. Continue to the Doge’s Palace, where grand chambers, monumental artworks, the Bridge of Sighs, and historic prisons reveal the world of the Venetian Republic.
Choose the option that suits your visit.
The standard option includes a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
Select the terrace option to continue with a host to St. Mark’s Museum and the Basilica terrace, home to the famous horses and views over St. Mark’s Square.
Choose the Bell Tower option to visit the Campanile with a host after the guided tour and enjoy sweeping views across Venice and the lagoon.
For a more personal visit, select the private option and explore both landmarks with a guide dedicated exclusively to your group.
What's Included
- On-Site Assistance at Meeting Point
- Exclusive Digital Content via Crown Tours App
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Personal Audio System
- Optional Upgrade: Self-led Visit of St. Mark’s Basilica’s Terrace/Bell Tower
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Complimentary Entry to National Archaeological Museum (not guided)
- Guided Tour of Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica
- Complimentary Entry to Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana (not guided)
- Complimentary Entry to Museo Correr (not guided)
- Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Saint Mark's Basilica
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museo Correr
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
National Archeological Museum
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Bridge of Sighs
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tickets are nominative. Name/s provided during the booking must match the valid photo ID presented by each participant. Entry may be denied otherwise.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must buy a standard adult ticket.
- Please note that St. Mark's Basilica enforces a strict dress code. Visitors must always cover their knees and shoulders.
- Skip-the-line does not bypass security check lines. During peak season, wait times may be longer.
- The Basilica is an active place of worship. Access may be restricted or modified without notice due to religious events, high tide or crowd control.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App. Due to limited local connectivity, we strongly recommend downloading the app beforehand (requires 500 MB). Bring a charged smartphone & personal headphones.
- From January 1, 2026, the entry fee for Basilica-only access is €12. Optional access: Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; Museum and Pala d’Oro €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Extended Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including audioguide provision and hosting services, or certified guides with whisper devices.
- For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will join a group at the meeting point and must remain with your assigned host for entry. Hosted access does not bypass security checks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- On-Site Assistance at Meeting Point.
- Exclusive Digital Content via Crown Tours App.
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace.
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica.
- Personal Audio System.
- Optional Upgrade: Self-led Visit of St. Mark’s Basilica’s Terrace/Bell Tower.
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide.
- Complimentary Entry to National Archaeological Museum (not guided).
- Guided Tour of Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica.
- Complimentary Entry to Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana (not guided).
- Complimentary Entry to Museo Correr (not guided).
- Food & Drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Tour in Venice is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tickets are nominative. Name/s provided during the booking must match the valid photo ID presented by each participant. Entry may be denied otherwise.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must buy a standard adult ticket.
- Please note that St. Mark's Basilica enforces a strict dress code. Visitors must always cover their knees and shoulders.
- Skip-the-line does not bypass security check lines. During peak season, wait times may be longer.
- The Basilica is an active place of worship. Access may be restricted or modified without notice due to religious events, high tide or crowd control.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App. Due to limited local connectivity, we strongly recommend downloading the app beforehand (requires 500 MB). Bring a charged smartphone & personal headphones.
- From January 1, 2026, the entry fee for Basilica-only access is €12. Optional access: Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; Museum and Pala d’Oro €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Extended Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including audioguide provision and hosting services, or certified guides with whisper devices.
- For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will join a group at the meeting point and must remain with your assigned host for entry. Hosted access does not bypass security checks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Fast-Track Tour in Venice will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- On-Site Assistance at Meeting Point
- Exclusive Digital Content via Crown Tours App
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Personal Audio System
- Optional Upgrade: Self-led Visit of St. Mark’s Basilica’s Terrace/Bell Tower
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Complimentary Entry to National Archaeological Museum (not guided)
- Guided Tour of Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica
- Complimentary Entry to Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana (not guided)
- Complimentary Entry to Museo Correr (not guided)
- Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tickets are nominative. Name/s provided during the booking must match the valid photo ID presented by each participant. Entry may be denied otherwise.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must buy a standard adult ticket.
- Please note that St. Mark's Basilica enforces a strict dress code. Visitors must always cover their knees and shoulders.
- Skip-the-line does not bypass security check lines. During peak season, wait times may be longer.
- The Basilica is an active place of worship. Access may be restricted or modified without notice due to religious events, high tide or crowd control.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App. Due to limited local connectivity, we strongly recommend downloading the app beforehand (requires 500 MB). Bring a charged smartphone & personal headphones.
- From January 1, 2026, the entry fee for Basilica-only access is €12. Optional access: Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; Museum and Pala d’Oro €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Extended Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including audioguide provision and hosting services, or certified guides with whisper devices.
- For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will join a group at the meeting point and must remain with your assigned host for entry. Hosted access does not bypass security checks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
