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Venice Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour

Venice, Italy

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Venice Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour

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Overview

Duration

2h 15min

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Combined guided tour the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace:

Our guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.
During the second part of the tour your guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons.

What to remember

Important info

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. Not wheelchair accessible. Back packs are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doges Palace. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Near public transportation. Most travelers can participate. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Guided tour of Doges Palace, Saint Marks Basilica and Saint Marks square. Entrance fees. Multilingual tour provided in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian. Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary. Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and the terrace. Guaranteed to skip the lines. Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco. Entry/Admission - Ponte dei Sospiri. Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace