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Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Skip the line tickets are not included in the tour price.
Basilica ticket: € 6,00 p.P.
Kids (0-6): free.
I suggest booking your (no refund) tickets 10/15 days before on the link I will send you after your booking.
There you should select the date, Basilica S.MarcoTour, guests number and the timeslot 9:30-10:00(on Sunday the timeslot 14:00-14:30).
PLEASE PRINT OUT Your tickets! (NO Wi FI in the Church).

Doge's Palace ticket: € 33,00 p.P.(Adu)
€ 17,50 p.P. (6-25 and +65)
Kids (0-6): free
You can book them on the link I will send you after your booking.
(If you cancel your tickets up to 24 hours in advance you will have a full refund)
PLEASE PRINT OUT YOUR TICKETS!
Take the chance to admire the breathtaking Golden mosaics in the Basilica and discover their theological message thanks to our licensed guide Barbara.
In the 2nd part you will visit the Institutional Halls of the Doge's Palace, the dark Prisons, and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs!

What's Included

  • Guiding services
  • Skip the line tickets to the Basilica and to the Doge's Palace
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza San Marco
328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Marco
1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

What To Expect

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Basilica di San Marco

In the splendor of the Basilica of Saint Mark, from the Prophets' Dome in the apse, we will begin to read the mosaics and discover their theological message. Understanding the 5 domes will allow us to continue our journey in the Byzantine world, of which Venice was part.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Doge's Palace

We will visit the Institutional Halls of the Doge's Palace, the dark Prisons, and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs as the prisoners did in the 18th century, and at the end we will reach the Giants' Staircase in the courtyard.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-116211P3

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What's Included

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  • Guiding services
  • Skip the line tickets to the Basilica and to the Doge's Palace

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

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