Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Small-Group Tour with skip the line access
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Offered in: English
Overview
This Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica tour is perfect for visitors who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours, you'll be taken to two of Venice's most iconic sites, venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
The tour starts at one of 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). You’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.Next, you'll admire the heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Square. One of the highlights of this tour comes at the end when skip the line access takes you straight into 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.
What's included
Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guideHeadsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
What's Not included
GratuitiesGratuities
Where
Venice, Italy
Meeting point:
Please meet your guide next to Ponte della Paglia, the bridge with the view of the Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs), in front of the Doge's Palace, facing the lagoon. Your City Wonders guides will have City Wonders tour sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
What To Expect
- Discover the fascinating stories behind Venice's past with your guide
- Explore the history of Venice that resides inside the Doge’s Palace
- Marvel at St. Mark’s Basilica and its dazzling architecture
- Enjoy a personalized tour experience with a small group of around 15 people
From US$ 73