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Half-day Venice tour with St. Mark's and Doge's Palace priority entry
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Highlights

  • Explore top attractions in Venice with skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
  • Start a four-hour journey through Venice, guided by an expert who unveils its rich history.
  • Begin your adventure near the iconic Rialto Bridge, leading into the bustling Rialto Market.
  • Admire awe-inspiring Byzantine architecture at St. Mark's Basilica without waiting in line.
  • Conclude your tour at the Doge’s Palace, exploring opulent halls and crossing the eerie Bridge of Sighs.

Your Experience

Start a four-hour journey through Venice, exploring its top attractions with the privilege of skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, accompanied by an expert guide.

The Adventure Begins

The adventure begins near the iconic Rialto Bridge, leading you through the bustling Rialto Market. As you navigate through this lively scene, your guide will unravel tales of how Venice emerged from the lagoon to become a global powerhouse.

St. Mark's Basilica

Your next stop is St. Mark's Basilica, Venice's most renowned church. With no need to wait in line, you'll step inside to admire the awe-inspiring Byzantine architecture, including its golden mosaic ceiling.

Doge’s Palace and Beyond

Concluding your tour at the Doge’s Palace, you'll bypass the queue once more to explore its opulent halls, cross the eerie Bridge of Sighs, and delve into the palace’s darker side within its historic prisons. It's here that you'll uncover intriguing insights into Venetian politics and power, rounding off a truly immersive experience of Venice's rich history and culture.

Duration: Lasts 4 hours

Inclusions

  • St. Mark's Basilica priority entry
  • Doge’s Palace priority entry

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: Meet outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto, 15 minutes before the starting time. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.(Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, 255, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy)
  • Accessibility:Unfortunately, due to the nature of this tour, it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or those using wheelchairs or strollers
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
  • Not allowed:Large bags and backpacks
  • Know in advance:If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, the local provider 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. Name changes are not permitted
  • Sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client's responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible
  • Due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. It is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site
  • The tour will be held in English
  • St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside
  • Remember to bring:A photo ID is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument
  • Appropriate footwear recommended

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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