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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour in Venice 20% OFF
Venice, Veneto, Italy
$119.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica offers an exclusive look into the heart of Venice. Skip the lines and dive into a fascinating journey through history with a knowledgeable guide.
- 🏰 Start your adventure at the majestic Doge’s Palace, known for its stunning Venetian Gothic architecture.
- 🔦 Explore the dark and damp Pozzi cells, where prisoners faced isolation, and hear their haunting stories etched into the walls.
- 📜 Visit the grand Chamber of the Secret Chancellery, filled with ancient cabinets containing both public and classified records.
- ⚔️ Discover the chilling Torture Chamber, where your guide will explain the grim practices of interrogation used in the past.
- 🔒 Step into the infamous Chamber of the Inquisitors, guardians of Venice’s darkest secrets and political order.
- 🌟 After the palace, enjoy skip-the-line access to Saint Mark’s Basilica, one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks.
- 🖼️ Marvel at the breathtaking Byzantine mosaics that tell stories from the Old Testament and the life of Saint Mark.
- 📚 Visit the Treasury, home to sacred relics and religious artifacts, showcasing centuries of Venetian devotion.
- 👣 Ascend to the Museum of Saint Mark’s for close-up views of the mosaics and insights into the basilica’s artistic significance.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making it easy to reach your next destination.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English Guided Tour
Tour Time and Meeting Point: The guided tour includes a St Mark Basilica tour 10:45 or 14:45, followed by Doge's Palace from 11:45 or 15:45.
Meeting Point Information: Please note that the meeting point remains the same for both tours — Please return to the same location for the Doge's Palace
Tour Time and Meeting Point: The guided tour includes a St Mark Basilica tour 10:45 or 14:45, followed by Doge's Palace from 11:45 or 15:45.
Meeting Point Information: Please note that the meeting point remains the same for both tours — Please return to the same location for the Doge's Palace
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Tickets and Reservations to Doge's Palace
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Officially certified guide
- Entrance tickets to the attractions are not mentioned in the inclusions
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Please meet your guide in front of the wooden souvenir kiosk, just behind the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco, next to the entrance to the post office.
Return details
Please meet your guide in front of the wooden souvenir kiosk, just behind the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco, next to the entrance to the post office.
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Palazzo DucaleBegin your guided tour at the meeting point, then enter the Doge’s Palace through its majestic marble courtyard, a stunning example of Venetian Gothic architecture. Step through a small doorway into the Pozzi, the dark, damp underground cells where prisoners endured harsh confinement in silence and isolation. Hear haunting stories of their suffering, carved and drawn into the walls. Continue up a narrow staircase to the offices of the Ducal Notary and Deputato alla Segreta, key figures in the Republic’s political engine. Explore the grand Chamber of the Secret Chancellery, lined with ancient cabinets full of public and classified records, then enter the chilling Torture Chamber, where your guide will explain grim interrogation practices. Visit the Piombi, attic prison cells for political detainees, and the attic armory showcasing 16th-century weapons. Finally, step into the feared Chamber of the Inquisitors, guardians of Venice’s darkest state secrets and political order.
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Basilica di San MarcoAfter leaving the Doge’s Palace, your guide leads you just a short walk across the square to Saint Mark’s Basilica, where you’ll enjoy skip-the-line access to one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Inside, marvel at the stunning Byzantine mosaics that cover the walls and ceilings, depicting stories from the Old Testament and the life of Saint Mark. Your guide will share fascinating insights into how these mosaics, spanning over 8,000 square meters, reflect the fusion of Eastern and Western artistic influences. Walk on the intricate marble inlays of the basilica’s floors while learning about its unique architectural history. Next, explore the Treasury, home to sacred relics and religious artifacts from centuries of Venetian devotion. Ascend to the Museum of Saint Mark’s, where you can admire the mosaics up close and get a deeper understanding of the basilica’s artistic and historical significance. The tour concludes here, but feel free to stay and explore at your leisure.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour in Venice 20% OFF
Venice, Veneto, Italy
$119.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!