Italy · DOGE’S PALACE & ST MARK’S BASILICA
20 tours
Two buildings on the same square, two entirely different queues. Here are the 15 best options, with skip-the-line entry, the Secret Itineraries route through the old prisons, which combine the basilica with the Pala d’Oro and terrace, and what each costs. The basilica is a working church and covers shoulders and knees.
Reserve skip-the-line entry to Venice’s Doge’s Palace plus same-day access to Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library.
“Easy entry, could spend as long as you wanted. We ended our visit with a glass of prosecco in the cafe. Took some awesome pictures too.”
Priority access to Doge’s Palace plus St Mark’s Basilica terrace views in 3 hours, with Bridge of Sighs and lagoon stories.
“Francesca was a fantastic tour guide who was very knowledgeable (an archeologist too) and communicated the information in an interesting manner and timed the tour at a perfect pace. 2 very tall flights of stairs to climb for tour of Doge and steep, extremely narrow staircase down from prison to ground and stairs upstairs to terrace of St. Mark’s Cathedral so need to be mobile without bad knees or hips.”
Skip-the-line walking tour of St Mark’s Square with Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, plus Bridge of Sighs and optional terrace views.
“Denice was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable and even spent extra time explaining painting throughout the tour. I would recommend to anyone who wants to see these landmarks”
Skip the line at St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace with VIP terrace options, reserved access, and the Bridge of Sighs in about 2 to 3 hours.
“My tour was changed the day before. I did not realize it was changed to a 6 1/2 hour tour from a 2 1/2 hour tour fortunately for me, that worked out beautifully. The all day Venice tour is comprehensive with a walking section through the streets, a gondola, a ride, a break for lunch and then we visited the Basilica and the doge. Our guide, Mose, was extremely thorough, entertaining, knowledgeable; his repertoire of historical information was astounding. Viator handled the change efficient.”
Skip the line to St. Mark’s Basilica with a multi-language audio guide, then a VR stroll through Piazza San Marco history.
“The guide was amazing - very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. Enjoyed it very much.”
Skip the lines to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, see gilded interiors, and cross the Bridge of Sighs in about 3 hours.
“The tour was great and are tour guide was excellent and new everything about the Cathedral the Palace and the Prison.”
Skip the long lines with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus museum access in a 3-hour Venice plan.
“Great valve for money, great guide, good knowledge interesting tour”
Skip-the-line St Mark’s, a guided backstreets walk, then a Grand Canal boat ride with a small group cap and expert local storytelling.
“Our tour guides had wonderful Knowledge about the city; they were personable, humorous and had excellent English! We booked the tour on our first day and it really provided us with a secure grasp of the culture, heritage and layout of the city. The canal boat tour was glorious!”
Skip lines through St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, tour Piombi Prisons, and add VR and Campanile views.
“It was all good made excellent by the very informative guide. The meeting location & pre tour experience was also great.”
Fast-track into Doge’s Palace with a live guide, Prisons and Bridge of Sighs, plus 3D/VR in St Mark’s Square and an optional gondola.
“Really good - 2nd time doing this tour and was really enjoyable”
Skip-the-line access to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus a shared gondola with app commentary and a VR history gallery.
“Our guide for the Doge Palace was so great! She knew her history and really made it come to life. Her knowledge of art was outstanding. When we were finished we did not end where we started so we were left to find our way out through the prison and rush to the gondola ride. The gondola ride was ho-hum. Got on in a long queue followed the gondola in front of us in a big circle and then got out. Done!”
Skip lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with early access, Bridge of Sighs, and optional terrace views in 2-3 hours.
“The guide was amazing. She was passionate, kind, and a very good speaker.”
Skip the line into Venice's St Mark's Basilica via St Peter's Door. Guided mosaics, museum, terrace, plus optional Pala d'Oro.
“Loved the church and the quick but informative guided tour!”
Skip the line into St. Mark’s Basilica with a smartphone audioguide, plus optional terrace and museum access in Venice.
“It was very convenient to have the audio guide sent to my phone so I could listen at my own pace. the Skip the Line feature was incredible. The regular ticket line was wrapped around the building, but I was able to walk right up and through.”
Skip the lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica on a guided small-group tour with audio headsets and smart time-saving.
“Your guide left us and we missed half the trip. Thanks. You would think they could a head count before going in”
