Walking Tour, Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica
On this tour we will pass through the centre of Venice, taking in its most important monuments: the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Reserving this tour saves you both time and money!
Walking Tour, Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica
At 9 am, we will meet at Piazza San Marco, from where we will begin our tour of the city of canals. We will take the opportunity to walk around the square to admire its monuments.
The tour continues through the Piazza di Santa Maria Formosa, where we will see a church bearing the same name, and then we will reach the Campo de SS. Giovani e Paolo. Here, we will find the famous Pantheon of Venice, as well as the Great School of Charity. As travel enthusiasts, we cannot miss out on the House of Marco Polo, the most renowned traveler in history. Leaving behind the Malibran Theater, one of the most important theaters between the 17th and 18th centuries, we will take the bustling Mercerie Street to return to Piazza San Marco and visit its two most iconic buildings.
First, we will enter the Doge's Palace, where we will stroll through the rich rooms from which the powerful Doge of Venice decided the fate of the duchy. On this visit, we will delve into an era of magnificence and opulence, climbing golden staircases and admiring the works of art of famous painters such as Titian and Tintoretto. Then, we will go down to the dungeons, where the convicts were taken through the Bridge of Sighs. This is where we will reveal which prominent figures were imprisoned in their cells.
Next, we will enter the Museum of The Basilica of San Marco, where we will learn about the origins of the temple as we walk through the exhibition rooms. We will admire its beautiful mosaics and then go out to the terraces to discover the interesting story of the Four Horses of San Marco. After leaving the basilica, we will end the tour at 1 pm.
Itinerary Changes
Due to changes in operation, the skip-the-line service is temporarily suspended, and therefore all visitors will have to wait in line to enter the basilica.
From Monday to Saturday, the entrance will be on the ground floor of the basilica (the Pala d'Oro will be visible in the distance). Then, you'll go up to the upper floor to visit the museum, where you'll also be able to see the mosaics, after which you can go outside onto the terrace.
On Sundays and public holidays, visitors will enter directly from the upper floor to visit the museum and the outdoor terrace. The first floor will not be visited, as it is where mass takes place. On these days it will not be possible to see the Pala d'Oro or the mosaics.
Price
* The price varies based on the chosen date
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Covid-19 Measures
It is compulsory to present a Covid vaccination certificate, a negative PCR test or antigen test taken up to 48 hours before the activity. Show more
Tours or activities will not consist of more than 15 people per group.
A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible.
The use of masks is obligatory. The client must bring their own mask.
All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration.
Disinfected radio units will be provided, and headphones will be single-use.
The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours.
At monuments, museums and attractions, the maximum permitted capacity will be a 50% of the total maximum capacity.
Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
Alcoholic drinks are not available.
The temperature of all attendees will be taken, and admission will be denied to those with a temperature of more than 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit).
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English speaking guide.
Queue free access to St. Mark's Basilica.
Queue free access to the Doge's Palace.
1 hour visit to a glassblowers (optional).
Not included
Tour of the Basillica crypt.
Entry to the armoury.
Entry to the St. Mark's Basilica Museum.
Entry to the Basilica treasury.
When to book?
You can book up until 9 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
No single-use plastics are used.
Reusable headsets are used.
The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Pet-friendly?
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
At the foot of St Mark's Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square
