INSIDE VENICE - Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica - SKIP THE LINE
A skip-the line tour to enjoy to the full the grandeur of Venice still shining through its symbols: The Doge's Palace & the St. Mark's Basilica.
Highlights
- Discover Venice most famous building and symbol
- Step into history and Ducal Venice
- Interesting facts about Venice's history and present
- Architectural masterpieces
Additional Information
Please Note
• Wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
• For security reasons backpacks are not allowed into the Basilica
• No refund will be provided for no shows or late arrivals
• The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
• Because of safety reasons all visitors have to get through metal detector checks, which might lead to a short line to enter the palace even if having a skip-the line access
Itinerary
• Doge's Palace
• St Mark's Basilica
Note : Please note that the Basilica tickets sell out quickly therefore for last minute requests we do not guarantee availability.
The tour will NOT operate during the following dates: Dec 8th and 25th, Jan 1st and 6th, Mar 28th, 29th, 31st pm,
Apr 25th am, Aug 15th am, Nov 1st am
What's included
- Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace
- Personal headsets
- Qualified guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Pala d’Oro
Overview
The Doge's Palace & the St. Mark's Basilica are two among the symbols of Venice. But beside their stunning beauty and majesty, what really makes these places special are the stories and legendary characters behind them.
You will visit one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world: the St. Mark’s Basilica. As the name suggests, this cathedral is bound tightly to Venice patron: St. Mark. Here, in fact, are shielded the Saint’s remains. Besides the legendary stories surrounded the Basilica, this is an extraordinary example of Byzantine art as well as the living symbol of Venice’s bound with the East. The Basilica embodies a mixture of Byzantine, Roman and Venetian styles giving birth to a breathtaking architectural masterpiece. The Golden Mosaics covering the high walls are breathtaking, together with gold, silver, glass and precious materials.
Next stop will be the Doge’s Palace. For centuries, the destiny of the Serenissima Republic was decided from the majestic halls of the Doge’s Palace, where the Doge and his Council used to meet and rule the Republic. Stepping through the magnificent halls, will be like going back to the time of the Republic of Venice, where priceless treasures, art masterpieces and frescos can still be admired today. This walk across time will proceed with a visit to the Prisons. A narrow corridor will take you there, by passing through the celebrated “Bridge of Sighs”; without too much imagination, this name does evoke prisoners’ sighs while looking at their beloved lagoon (and freedom) for the last time before reaching their cell.
Cancellation policy
Refundable : until 24 hours before no charge, after that full amount will be charged
