Absolute Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & More with Priority Access

Name: Absolute Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & More with Priority Access
Brand: Headout
Price: 168.09 USD
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4.6(2132)4 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Venice

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Your experience

Explore Venice on a guided walking tour with priority entry to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide at the designated meeting point in central Venice to begin your walking tour of the city’s alleys. Your guide will outline the route and provide your personal audio device so you can hear commentary clearly throughout. Follow the group on foot towards St Mark's Square, where the palace and basilica visits take place.

What to expect

Walking tour of Venice’s alleys

Stroll through some of Venice’s characteristic alleys and streets as you make your way towards the heart of the city. Your guide shares context about everyday life in Venice and its historic development while you walk.

Features

• Walk through narrow lanes and small squares that reveal how the city is structured beyond the main tourist routes.

• An English-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide, as per the option selected, leads the route and provides live commentary.

• Your personal audio device helps you follow the guide’s explanations clearly as you move through the alleys.

Doge's Palace

Enter Doge's Palace with priority access and follow your guide through this historic seat of Venetian power. As you move through its interior spaces, you learn about its political role and the stories behind its rooms.

Features

• See key areas of the palace that illustrate how Venice was governed and administered during its height as a maritime republic.

• Entry to Doge's Palace is included so you can explore the interiors with your group.

• A guided tour of Doge's Palace is provided by your selected language guide, using the personal audio device for clear explanations.

St Mark's Basilica

Continue to St Mark's Basilica with priority entry and join your guide inside this important place of worship. While you walk through the basilica, your guide explains its religious significance and architectural features.

Features

• Observe the interior spaces of St Mark's Basilica and understand how it functions as Venice's principal church.

• Entry to St Mark's Basilica is included so you can visit the interior as part of the guided experience.

• A guided tour of St Mark's Basilica is led by your English-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide, supported by your personal audio device.

Join a guided walk that combines Venice’s quieter alleys with reserved access inside two landmark sites for a focused look at the city’s power and faith.
Meet your expert guide and set off on foot through Venice’s lanes, then use your reserved entries to head straight inside the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.
Follow your guide through the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with included entry, covering grand halls, chapels, and key corners of Venice's civic life.
Use your personal audio device to catch every detail as your guide explains artworks, stories, and political intrigues inside both venues during the walking tour.
Choose your preferred language option at booking, with expert English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guides available for this small walking group experience.

Included

Walking tour of Venice's famous alleys
Entry to Doge's Palace
Entry to St Mark's Basilica
Guided tour of Doge's Palace
Guided tour of St Mark's Basilica
Personal audio device
English-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Not included

Hotel transfers
Food and beverages

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Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Meeting point1

Meeting
St Mark's Square, Clock Tower near exchange office, Venice
St Mark's Square, Clock Tower near exchange office, Venice, VENICE, Italy
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

ID document: Carry a valid government-issued ID that matches the name on your booking, or entry may be refused.
Wheelchair access: The Doge's Palace is wheelchair accessible, but this walking tour may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Large bags: Do not bring backpacks or large bags, as only small purse-sized bags are allowed inside St. Mark's Basilica.
Cloakroom: Note that there is no cloakroom at St. Mark's Basilica, so large bags cannot be stored during the tour.
Dress code: St. Mark's Basilica is a place of worship, so shoulders and knees must be covered for entry or you may be refused admission.
Weather conditions: The tour operates in all weather; in cases of exceptional high tide, it may be cancelled and a full refund provided.

The Doge's Palace

1st May to 30th Sep

Mon – Thu: 09:00 – 19:00Last entry 18:00
Fri – Sat: 09:00 – 23:00Last entry 22:00
Sun: 09:00 – 19:00Last entry 18:00

St. Mark's Basilica

Mon – Sat: 09:30 – 17:15Last entry 16:45
Sun: 14:00 – 17:15Last entry 16:45

St Marks museum

Annual Schedule

Mon – Sat: 09:30 – 17:15
Sun: 14:00 – 17:15

Free cancellation up to 2 days before start