Legendary Venice tour with St Mark's Basilica, Terraces and Doge's Palace
Attractions & guided tours

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

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 22 reviews
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$122.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • 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 entire Mediterranean. You will then visit St Mark's Basilica, with its famous mosaics and treasures. Here, you'll have special access to the terrace on the first floor, 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 also have skip-the-line access at the entrance. You'll get to visit the Doge's opulent apartments 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 themselves. Finally, you will cross the Bridge of Sighs, where you can discover the sad and melancholic side behind this romantic symbol.

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What's included
  • check Individual headset
  • check Tour guide
  • check All entry fees
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, sections of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are not wheelchair accessible, therefore wheelchair users or strollers on this tour can not be accommodated

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 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
  • No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows

Remember to bring:

  • Appropriate footwear (e.g. boots) in case of high tide
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Provider
Walks
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 22 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super puntuali e professionali. Guida simpatica e molto preparata

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sara, our guide, was absolutely amazing

  • Aimee B

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great experience, tour guide was very informative, and knowledgeable. The tour was fantastic and an amazing experience, absolutely stunning architectu ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Visita molto interessante, con una guida davvero competente e chiara! Complimenti!

  • MJ

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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