Inside Venice: Skip the line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica
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A combined tour that allows you to discover the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice and the Saint Marks Basilica, discovering its byzantine history and the glittering mosaics.

  • Combine super saver includes 2 of the best-selling tours in Venice
  • Great photos opportunities!
  • Local and appassionate guide
Included

• Guided Tour inside the Doge's Palace
• Guided Tour of the Saint Mark's Basilica
• Skip-the-line entrance to the St Marks Basilica & Doge's Palace 
• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Tour available in english, german, french, spanish

Not included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drink
• Optional gratuities
• Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace
• Pala d'oro
• Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Duration2 Hours
Important information

MEETING POINT:
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant.
 

MORNING TOUR:
10.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h)
11.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min)

AFTERNOON TOUR:
Low season:
11.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min)
13.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h)

High season
14.45 Saint Marks Basilica tour (1h)
15.45 Doge's palace tour (1h 15min)

 

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• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doge's Palace
• Chance to visit with the same ticket: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square.

Emergency Number:
Office: +39 041 5239979  Mobile: +39 349 3054767

It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!

Venue

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant.
TURIVE ASSISTANT, calle larga de l'ascension
TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point, Calle larga de l'Ascension, Venezia, VE, Italia
San Marco - Vallaresso ACTV boat stop

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Further information

Combined guided tour the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace:

1. Our guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.


2. During the second part of the tour your guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons.

38 Reviews
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excellente visite privée en petit groupe
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Bonjour , tres bonne excursion en mini groupe avec notre guide Barbara parlant tres bien français , nous avons évité toute la grande file et avons recu des informations sur la basilique et le palais des dojes d'une facon parfaitement bien expliqué ! nous avons adoré ces deux visites à la suite stephane et pierre
by STEPHANE on 10/15/2026

Dear Stepahne, Thank you for your kind review and it was a pleasure to welcome you. We look forward to welcoming you back. Sending kind regards, Team Venice Events

by Venice Events on 10/21/2026
Great tour. We enjoyed hearing about all the history and our guid was very knowledgeable.
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We really enjoyed the guided tour of all the locations at St.Marks Square.
by ANTONIO MESQUITA x 2 EXPEDIA on 08/14/2026

Hello Antonio, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.

by J.P. Morselli on 08/26/2026
Wealth of information
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Elizabeth was a wonderful guide, a wealth of information!
by Rachael Dyk on 05/28/2026

Hello Rachael, Thank you for your kind email and feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour. We look forward to welcoming you back to Venice. Sending kind regards, Team Venice Events

by Venice Events on 06/08/2026
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