✨ Hidden Venice & Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace + St. Mark’s Basilica Tour ✨

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting streets of Venice, where history and culture come alive with every step. This immersive walking tour begins at the picturesque Campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the oldest squares in the city, and leads you toward the majestic Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, often called the Pantheon of Venicedue to its monumental tombs of Venetian doges.

As you walk through this atmospheric route, you’ll discover the Great School of Charity, admire the façade of Marco Polo’s former residence, and glimpse the elegant Malibran Theatre — a living testimony to the city’s golden age of art and opera. Your journey continues through the bustling Mercerie, Venice’s historic shopping avenue, as you make your way back toward St. Mark’s Square.

Then, skip the lines and step inside the magnificent Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale). Once the seat of political power during the Serenissima Republic, its grand halls are adorned with centuries-old masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese. Let your guide transport you to a time of intrigue, justice, and diplomacy as you hear tales of the Doge, the Council of Ten, and the republic's secretive government.

Next, enter the splendid St. Mark’s Basilica, a breathtaking jewel of Byzantine architecture. Marvel at its glowing gold mosaics, domed ceilings, and intricate marble floors, while your guide reveals the basilica’s sacred symbolism and artistic legacy.

But the experience doesn't end there…

With your special all-access ticket, you can continue exploring Venice’s imperial past with visits to the Procuratie Palaces, home to precious art collections, historical coins, and libraries. Discover secrets of the Arsenale shipyard, once the powerhouse of Venetian naval supremacy, and visit rooms once occupied by Napoleon and restored for Empress Sissi of Austria.

You’ll also enjoy independent access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, completing your deep dive into the grandeur of Venetian history.

✅ Highlights:

✅ Walking tour through Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, and Venice’s hidden gems
✅ See Marco Polo’s house, the Great School of Charity, and the historic Malibran Theatre
✅ Skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace with guided tour
✅ Explore the shimmering mosaics and spiritual heritage of St. Mark’s Basilica
✅ Visit palaces and museums around St. Mark’s Square with your special ticket
✅ Learn about the Arsenale, Napoleon’s occupation, and rooms restored for Empress Sissi
✅ Enjoy independent entry to Museo Correr, National Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Library Rooms

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