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Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk

Location Venice, Veneto, Italy
$142.34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Unlock the secrets of Venice in just 3 unforgettable hours.
Step into the heart of the floating city and discover its rich past through two of its most iconic landmarks: the Doge’s Palace and the majestic St Mark’s Basilica.

Meet your expert guide in St Mark’s Square and get immersed in centuries of political and religious power.
Skip the lines to explore the Doge’s Palace: grand halls, secret prisons, and masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto.

Then access St Mark’s Basilica and its exclusive terraces — a rare, breathtaking view over the city.

This small-group tour is only in English to ensure a high-quality, engaging experience. Ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors.

Looking for the full Venice experience?
Choose the 7-hour upgrade: start with a walking tour through hidden alleys and iconic sights, enjoy a 30-min gondola ride, and then join the same guided visit of Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica.

Select the correct option at checkout for the full experience.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Doge’s & St Mark’ Basilica
Duration: 3 hours
Guided Tour: Skip the line for a 3h tour of Venice’s top landmarks, with access to stunning mosaics, grand halls & panoramic terraces!
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces
  • Palazzo Ducale visit
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
  • Skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica
  • Guided walking tour + 30mins Gondola Ride (If upgrade option purchased)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Standard tour: Meet at 1:45 PM in St. Mark’s Sq., under the lion column, in front of Doge’s Palace. Look for the white “Towns of Italy” sign. Full Day Upgrade: • 9:15 AM – Walking Tour & Gondola Ride • 1:45 PM – Doge’s Palace & Basilica Tour Same meeting point. Move independently. Be 15 min early!
Return details
Standard tour: Meet at 1:45 PM in St. Mark’s Sq., under the lion column, in front of Doge’s Palace. Look for the white “Towns of Italy” sign. Full Day Upgrade: • 9:15 AM – Walking Tour & Gondola Ride • 1:45 PM – Doge’s Palace & Basilica Tour Same meeting point. Move independently. Be 15 min early!

  • Basilica di San Marco
    This tour takes you inside the center of the religious power of Venice, the beautiful Basilica of St Marks with our skip-the-line access, where our expert history guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of this astonishing landmark-church that boasts a profusion of polychrome domes, walls clad in marbles and, inside, over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf.
  • Doge's Palace
    The highlight of the tour is our exclusive special visit of the Doge's Palace, the very symbol of political Venice, an impressive structure composed of layers of building elements and ornamentation, from its 14th and 15th century original foundations to the significant Renaissance and opulent Mannerist adjunctions and today hosting paintings from world renown artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese and set to the grand ball of Venice Carnival. We’ll have a very exclusive access to the closed-to-general-public secret passages including the old torture chambers and prisons. From the prisons you will visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, to visit the great ballrooms, the great Councils hall, and the Doge’s lavish apartments and the “Opera Museum” boasting astonishing collection of portrait including Renaissance and Mannerism with prominent “Venitian school” paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
  • Ponte dei Sospiri
    You will also have the chance to walk the famous bridge of sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk

    Location Venice, Veneto, Italy
    $142.34
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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