Venice Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Doge Palace Options
Overview
Visit St. Mark’s Basilica with pre-reserved entry and a licensed guide, and discover the stories behind its golden mosaics, domes, and centuries of Venetian history.
Choose the experience that best suits your time in Venice. Depending on the option selected, continue to St. Mark’s Museum and terrace, explore the grand halls of Doge’s Palace, or visit the Campanile for panoramic views over the city.
Visit St. Mark’s Basilica with pre-reserved entry and a licensed guide
Discover the Basilica’s golden mosaics, architecture, and Venetian history
Choose an option with the Museum and terrace, Doge’s Palace, or Campanile access
Select a terrace or Campanile option for panoramic views over Venice
What's Included
- Panoramic views of Venice from Terrace and Bell Tower (if option is selected)
- Exclusive terrace access (if option is selected)
- Reserved Skip-the-line entry ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
- Audio-receiver device and headphones to hear better the tour guide
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Food and Drinks
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
658, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
This activity will finish at St. Mark's Square after your St. Mark's Basilica guided tour.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Marco
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St Mark's Campanile
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour 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; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
- Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area, plus 10 minutes for the Pala d’Oro. Museum and Terrace visit duration depends on the service booked.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
- The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
- From January 1, 2026: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
- 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 (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Panoramic views of Venice from Terrace and Bell Tower (if option is selected).
- Exclusive terrace access (if option is selected).
- Reserved Skip-the-line entry ticket to St. Mark's Basilica.
- Audio-receiver device and headphones to hear better the tour guide.
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- Food and Drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Venice Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Doge Palace Options is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tickets are nominative; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
- Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area, plus 10 minutes for the Pala d’Oro. Museum and Terrace visit duration depends on the service booked.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
- The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
- From January 1, 2026: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
- 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 Venice Saint Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour with Doge Palace Options 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
- Panoramic views of Venice from Terrace and Bell Tower (if option is selected)
- Exclusive terrace access (if option is selected)
- Reserved Skip-the-line entry ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
- Audio-receiver device and headphones to hear better the tour guide
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Food and Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tickets are nominative; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
- Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area, plus 10 minutes for the Pala d’Oro. Museum and Terrace visit duration depends on the service booked.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
- The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
- From January 1, 2026: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
- 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
