Venice Deluxe Highlights Tour with Doge's Palace & Basilica

5.0(835)3 hours - 4 hoursEnglishBook 12 hours aheadVenice, Italy

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$260

Semi-private walking tour of the main attractions in the St. Mark’s area, including skip-the-line entrance to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Other highlights of this informative and entertaining 3-hour tour comprises hidden gems of Venetian architecture as well as insights into the history of Venice, its palaces and churches, and traditional crafts. The itinerary is designed to appeal to visitors looking for an authentic Venetian experience and the undivided attention of the passionate professional guide who is the heart and soul of this tour.

Included

Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Skip The Line Entrance Fees

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

What you'll do

Your guide will illustrate all the major sights in this area that was the center
of power in the days of the Venetian Republic, including the Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.
1h 30mAdmission included
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, Italy
The centre of political power and the official residence of the Doge, the spectacular rooms are literally lined with priceless masterpieces. See the halls of power in which the government of the Most Serene Republic convened and visit the notorious Prison in which Casanova was jailed.
1 hourAdmission included
St. Mark's Basilica
P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia Ve, Italy, Venice, Italy
Once the Doge's private chapel, the Basilica is covered in golden mosaics and priceless treasures. The iconic domes of the exterior top a loggia with the famous golden horses.
30 minAdmission included
Ponte di Rialto
Ruga degli Orefici, Venice, Italy
The oldest bridge over the Grand Canal, still lined with shops as it was in the Middle Ages it affords a breathtaking view of the magnificent palaces lining the canal banks.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
San Marco, 4303, Venice, Italy
The spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is one of the hidden gems of Venice, tucked away in a side alley between the Rialto and St. Mark's Square

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Please be informed that the meeting point is in front of the Danieli Hotel just off St. Mark's Square. The hotel is the red Gothic building opposite the San Zaccaria waterbus stop.