Doge's Palace & Golden Basilica - Guided Tour With Terrace Access

Doge's Palace & Golden Basilica - Guided Tour With Terrace Access

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2 hours and 50 minutes

Very easy

Guided visit in the main attractions of Piazza San Marco! Admire the Golden Basilica and Doge's Palace where you will cross the famous Bridge of Sighs! The guided tour is with skip the line ticket!
  • Esplora la magia della gondola: «Esplora una vera gondola sezionata per scoprirne i segreti nascosti. Scopri il significato storico e culturale di questo simbolo veneziano per antonomasia.»
  • Viaggio nel tempo sul Canal Grande: «Parti per un viaggio in realtà virtuale a bordo di una gondola attraverso i secoli. Vivi i vivaci festeggiamenti del Carnevale del 1700, proprio come ha fatto Casanova, e scivola sotto lo storico ponte levatoio in legno del Ponte di Rialto».
  • Immersione culturale e souvenir: «Immergiti nella cultura veneziana nella nostra libreria unica, ricca di storie e manufatti. Come prezioso ricordo della tua visita, porta a casa un puzzle 3D in legno raffigurante una gondola, portando con te un pezzo del fascino veneziano.»
What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • 2 hours shared guided tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide
  • “Skip the line”: Doge’s Palace, The Basilica and Terrace shared guided tour
  • Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palaces in St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
  • Audio receiver devices in case of groups over 10 people
Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
Please note
  • Dress code
  • The official St. Mark’s Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
  • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
  • Unfortunately the tour is not totally accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
  • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
  • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE
  • For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
  • During some days of high turnout or for reason of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St. Mark’s Basilica might be longer than expected: in this case, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.
What to bring