• Piazza San Marco - The guide will share extensive insights about Saint Mark’s Square and then lead a comprehensive tour of the Golden Basilica from Saint Mark’s Square. This was once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice and is unique in Italy, renowned for its lavish golden mosaics and stunning marble inlay flooring.
• Basilica di San Marco - During the tour, participants can soak in the ambiance while the guide explains the biblical scenes depicted throughout the building, along with the history and unique features of this ancient Basilica.

Visit the first-floor museum of Saint Mark’s Basilica to see the famous horses and enjoy the view of Saint Mark’s Square from the Basilica’s terrace.

• Doge’s Palace - Continue the tour by skipping the line at the Doge’s Palace. Inside, visitors will explore the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council governed the Serene Republic, surrounded by numerous artistic masterpieces. Discover the political history of Venice and its people, and admire paintings by some of the most significant artists of the Italian Renaissance, including the world’s largest oil painting by Tintoretto.
• Ponte dei Sospiri - Crossing the renowned Bridge of Sighs leads to the new prisons. The bridge was named by the English poet Lord Byron, likely alluding to the last sighs of prisoners who caught their final glimpse of the lagoon and Venice from the bridge’s window before being incarcerated.
• Museo Correr - At the tour’s conclusion, retain the Doge’s Palace ticket to independently visit Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark’s Square, located opposite Saint Mark’s Basilica.

• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Multilingual tour provided in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Entrance fees
• Saint Mark’s Basilica first floor museum and the terrace
• Guided tour of Doges Palace, Saint Marks Basilica and Saint Marks square

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees
• Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
• Secret itineraries
• The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
• Hotel pick up and drop off

1. The guide will share extensive insights about Saint Mark’s Square and then lead a comprehensive tour of the Golden Basilica, which was once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice. Visitors can marvel at the golden mosaics and the stunning marble inlay flooring.

2. In the second part of the tour, the guide will escort visitors to the Doge’s Palace. Inside, guests will explore the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council governed the Serene Republic. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire paintings by some of the most renowned artists of the Italian Renaissance, including the world’s largest oil painting by Tintoretto. By crossing the iconic Bridge of Sighs, visitors will arrive at the new prisons.

• 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
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doges Palace
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• 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
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.