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St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace Guided Tour, Bell Tower Priority Entry + San Marco History Gallery

2 hours

Easy

Embark on an enchanting journey through the prominent highlights of Piazza San Marco!

⛪🏛️🔔✨ Discover the Soul of Venice — Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower Views & the Story of the Gondola✨🔔🏛️⛪

Explore four iconic experiences in one unforgettable journey through the heart of Venice. From sacred mosaics and political power to panoramic views and gondola secrets, this tour reveals the many faces of St. Mark’s Square.

🟢 St. Mark’s Basilica – A Golden Masterpiece
Step inside one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world and let your professional guide introduce you to the Byzantine treasures of St. Mark’s Basilica. Admire the golden mosaics that light up the interior and the marble inlaysthat decorate the floor, while your guide reveals the biblical scenes, artistic details, and sacred symbolism of this ancient church.

🟠 Doge’s Palace – A Seat of Venetian Power
Continue with a guided tour of the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the seat of power in the Venetian Republic for centuries. Walk through grand halls where the Doge and his Council once shaped a thousand-year history. From judicial chambers to grand staircases, every corner tells a story of political might and artistry.

🔵 St. Mark’s Bell Tower – Venice from Above
Skip the line and ride the elevator to the top of St. Mark’s Campanile, Venice’s tallest landmark. Take in sweeping views of the city’s rooftops, the domes of the Basilica, the vibrant square below, and the shimmering lagoon stretching into the horizon. A photographer’s dream!

🟢 San Marco History Gallery – Gondola Secrets & Water Heritage
End your journey at the San Marco History Gallery, where you’ll explore the intimate relationship between Venice and water. Discover the evolution of the gondola, see a real gondola sliced open to showcase its masterful craftsmanship, and admire a reconstructed “felze” — the elegant canopy used in the past to protect passengers in style and secrecy.

Highlights:
✅ Guided skip-the-line tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and its golden mosaics
✅ Explore the Doge’s Palace and its richly decorated halls of power
✅ Ride to the top of St. Mark’s Bell Tower for breathtaking views of Venice
✅ Visit the San Marco History Gallery and uncover the secrets of the gondola
✅ A complete cultural and visual experience — perfect for history lovers, first-timers, and Venice enthusiasts

Book your complete Venice experience today and witness the glory of the city from the ground, the past, and the sky!

What's included?
    • Shared guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
    • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
    • Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
    • Professional English or French speaking guide
    • Access to the Bridge of Sighs
    • Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
    • Skip-the-line Bell Tower admission
    • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
    • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries
    • The Yard of Venice Gallery: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit
    • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pick up and drop off
      • Food and drinks
      Please note
        • The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
        • Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace guided tour or on the following day.
        • The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
        • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica (For Doge’s Palace a free deposit is available inside the building)
        • For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
        • On some high turnout days or for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high tide or security problems) the waiting time for access to St Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and respect the instructions provided by the guide
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff)
        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
        • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure time.
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