Book St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour online from $90.39 and save 20%. Compare ticket options, check dates, and complete your booking securely on TickYourList.
These tickets cannot be cancelled. Rescheduling is not allowed.
Skip the lines and immerse yourself in Venice's historical and cultural essence with a knowledgeable guide who breathes life into the city's top attractions.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the designated starting point indicated on your voucher. Present your ticket and identification for a swift security check. Enjoy priority access, minimizing wait times.
What to anticipate
Doge’s Palace
A symbol of Venetian authority, known for its majestic halls, Gothic architecture, and haunting dungeons.
Key highlights
Stand beneath Tintoretto’s masterpiece, Il Paradiso, in the Grand Council Hall.
Marvel at Veronese’s Apotheosis of Venice in opulent chambers.
Cross the Bridge of Sighs into the chilling palace prisons.
Your guide reveals tales of political drama and Venetian supremacy.
St. Mark’s Basilica
Known as Venice's "Golden Church," this basilica dazzles visitors with its shimmering mosaics and rich Byzantine history.
Key features
Admire 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics adorning domes and arches.
Explore the relics of St. Mark and their voyage to Venice.
Stroll on marble floors and behold treasures from the Byzantine era.
Discover how faith and affluence influenced the city's most iconic church.
Enhancements: Elevate your experience by opting for terrace access to enjoy panoramic views of the lagoon. Or delve deeper with the Secret Itineraries tour, gaining exclusive entry to concealed offices, interrogation rooms, torture chambers, and the infamous Pozzi and Piombi prisons.
Avoid using flash, tripods, or commercial photography at the Doge's Palace.
Note that photography is not permitted at St. Mark's Basilica.
Both venues offer wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility, except for the Secret Itineraries tour at the Doge's Palace, which is not wheelchair-friendly.
For ease of access, a ramp is located at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left side of the basilica.
Visitors must dress modestly, ensuring shoulders and knees are covered when entering the basilica.
Don't forget, entrance to the Correr Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and Archaeological Museum is valid within 6 months from the booking date.
