Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica & VR Experience

Uncover the history of Venice with a 2-hour guided tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Cathedral. Explore the magnificent artworks, walk across the Bridge of Sighs, and marvel at the Golden Basilica. Choose the private option for a personalized experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Visit the imposing Doge’s Palace with its marvelous rooms rich of artistic artwork made by famous venetian artists. You will discover the halls of power where the Doge and the highest politicians decided the faith of the Venice Republic. In these rooms you will be stunned in front of the “Last Judgment” by Tintoretto, one of the…
What's Included
  • Bridge of Sighs Entrance
  • St. Mark’s Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if Legendary Tour Option is selected)
  • Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
  • Bell Tower Visit (if the option is selected the Basilica visit will be guided from the OUTSIDE ONLY)
  • Lunch (if option is selected)
  • Skip the Line Ticket to Doge’s Palace
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What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup & Drop Off
  • Food & Drinks
  • Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
  • Guided Tour to Marciana Library
  • Guided Tour to Archeological Museum
  • Basilica Admission if the Bell Tower option is selected
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, two iconic landmarks in Piazza San Marco. Revel in the splendor of the Golden Staircase and the exquisite artworks within the Doge’s Palace. Cross the Bridge of Sighs to explore the historic prisons where Casanova was once held, evoking the allure of Alcatraz.
Explore St….

Location
Venice Tours
Calle San Gallo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Heather
May 15, 2025
Venice is full of secrets - Valentina was fabulous...she gave so many insights to the history behind the buildings and paintings...many of which I had no idea existed.
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N421ueamys
May 15, 2025
Fun and Educational - The tour was amazing! Beautiful places and Valentina was an excellent tour guide. Learned a lot and saw brilliant history.
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Pioneer10334536358
May 14, 2025
Exceptional - Taking the tour was the best decision and we couldn’t ask for a better host than Valentina, she was very knowledgeable!! Just go for it.
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Familyp720
May 12, 2025
Great and insightful tour of St Marc basiliica - Fantastic and wonderful tour and we do recommend the guide to anyone. The basilica was a plethora of stories much I will remember and grateful our children was with us.
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Bojanas660
May 3, 2025
Lovely and interestig tour - The guide Valentina was great. Very warm, full of intresting sorries and free to answer any of our questions. I would highly recommand this tour
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801nikolas
May 3, 2025
Venice adventures - Valentina is an amazing guide, her knowledge and enthusiasm are truly contagious! The whole group was captivated by her storytelling and the way she brought history to life. She's professional, friendly, and incredibly well-informed. 10/10, would highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!
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Darkoj468
May 3, 2025
Extraordinary experience - Valentina was an amazing tour guide. She was very polite and explained Venice history in a way that was easy to comprehend. Very interesting tour. Very recommended!
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Denise
May 3, 2025
Excellent - Excellent and knowledgeable tour! We learned very much. Valentina was very passionate. We had a nice pace as well. ……..
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Traveler66503023169
May 3, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Very good guide, very informative explanation about Vanice history, guide has in depth knowledge about the history to of venice.
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Mariusbp3586jl
May 1, 2025
Tour - ⸻ Valentina is an amazing guide! She’s incredibly knowledgeable, always smiling, and clearly passionate about what she does. She brought the tour to life with fascinating stories and little-known facts that you won’t find in any book. Her energy made the whole experience so enjoyable—the time just flew by! I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, engaging, and memorable tour.
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From $96
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).