Legendary Venice tour with St Mark's Basilica, Terraces and Doge's Palace
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Legendary Venice tour with St Mark's Basilica, Terraces and Doge's Palace

4.6/5

21 reviews
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£87.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the mosaics of St Mark's Basilica and the famous Bridge of Sighs
  • Get skip-the-line access to the Terraces of St. Mark's Basilica with spectacular views over Venice
  • Visit the Doge's apartments, the Hall of the Great Council, the Armoury, and the prisons of the Doge's Palace
What to expect

Visit the legendary city of Venice with an expert guide. Your journey will start from the famous St Mark's Square, where your guide will tell you how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the Mediterranean. You will then visit St Mark's Basilica, with its famous mosaics and treasures. Here, you'll have special access to the terrace, from where you can see the famous horses stolen from Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, as well as amazing views over St Mark's Square and the city.

Next, it's off to the Doge's Palace, where you'll have skip-the-line access. You'll get to visit the Doge's flats and the Hall of the Great Council, where the fate of the state was decided. See the beautiful frescoes by Veronese and Tintoretto, the Armoury, and the new prisons, where you'll learn about the lives of the prisoners.

Finally, you will cross the Bridge of Sighs, discovering the melancholic side behind this romantic symbol.

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What's included
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
  • check Individual headset
  • check Tour guide
  • check All entry fees
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Museo Correr, Piazza San Marco 52, 30124 Venice VE, Italy

Meeting point:
Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco. Meet under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or for those using wheelchairs or pushchairs

Not allowed:

  • Photography is not permitted inside St. Mark's Basilica

Know in advance:

  • Due to the religious nature of the Basilica, all individuals, regardless of gender, must cover their shoulders and knees. A scarf or shawl is acceptable. The local operator cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
  • Exclusive Early Entry to Doge's Palace is only possible with the 8:00 am booking time
  • If access to the terrace at St. Mark's Basilica is unavailable due to limited ticket availability, access to the Pala d'Oro (Golden Altar) will be offered instead. This adjustment ensures you avoid long queues during peak travel seasons and still enjoy the basilica's most treasured highlights
  • If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, the guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible
  • No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for your safety and comfort
  • If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, the local operator cannot be held responsible, and no refund will be issued
  • All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be cancelled. Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica. Name changes are not permitted

Remember to bring:

  • Appropriate footwear (e.g. boots) in case of high tide
  • A valid photo ID is mandatory for entry to St. Mark's Basilica
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Provider
Walks LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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    Jj

    Travelled with family


    11 January 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

  • A

    Aimee B

    Travelled with family


    22 February 2024
    5

    United Kingdom

    Great experience, tour guide was very informative, and knowledgeable. The tour was fantastic and an amazing experience, absolutely stunning architecture and art! Highly recommend this tour

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    11 April 2024
    5

    United Kingdom

    All ran smoothly, Mateo was an excellent guide. We very much enjoyed the experience.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    1 August 2024
    5

    Italy

    Super puntuali e professionali. Guida simpatica e molto preparata

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    Mike F

    Travelled as a couple


    2 June 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

    This was a great tour and made much better by having access to the Doge's Palace an hour before official opening. The guide, Guiliano, was excellent. Great knowledge with clear explanation and some humour. Really worthwhile. Can't overstate how much we enjoyed this.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    22 June 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

    Our guide Roberta was so knowledgeable, she really made the experience enjoyable and explained everything so we could understand the history and meaning behind everything. She was very friendly and looked after everyone. Thank you so much Roberta, Grazie Mille!

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