Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica - Small Group Tour

General information

Program details

Our tour starts at one of Venice’s must-see sights, Doge’s Palace. Once home to the Duke of Venice and the city’s courts, it is the center of Venetian history – and as one of the world’s oldest republics, that’s quite a history.

We’ll explore all the best sights of the palace open to the public, from spectacular works produced on demand by artistic masters Tintoretto and Veronese to the evidence of the genius checks and balances that made the republic so successful.

With your guide on hand to lead you through the most important rooms, to explain magnificent frescoes and tell you the tales behind every nook and cranny, your visit to the Doge’s Palace will be the perfect way to wrap up your tour through the history and culture of Venice.

Next, we admire the heart of Venice – St. Mark’s Square, once pronounced the “finest drawing room in all of Europe” by Napoleon. One of the highlights of our tour comes at the end when we Skip the Line Access getting straight inside St. Mark’s Basilica, saving precious vacation time that would otherwise have been wasted in line.

Marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture, where Eastern architecture and Western design have blended to create a structure with an onion dome, before following your guide through the beautiful frescoes inside the basilica.

Important information

Please note that the terraces are not included in the guided tour, however, can be visited on your own by buying the ticket in cash on the spot.

Please note that many sections of the Doge’s Palace are not air-conditioned.

Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.

On certain dates, most travellers staying outside Venice who wish to visit for the day must pay a €5 access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice. For further details (including exceptions) and to find out on which days this fee applies and how to register or make payment, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en/. The fee is not required if you are only visiting the islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano.