Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Skip the long lines and step inside Venice’s most famous landmark — St. Mark’s Basilica. With your expert guide, admire its glittering golden mosaics and breathtaking domed ceilings while learning about the basilica’s fascinating history and symbolism.

Then, explore the majestic Doge’s Palace, once the seat of Venetian power and home to the Doges of Venice. Discover stories of politics, intrigue, and art as you walk through its grand halls and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs.

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica with Skip-the-Line Entry

Bypass the long queues and step straight into the heart of Venice’s most iconic landmark — St. Mark’s Basilica. With your expert guide leading the way, marvel at the shimmering golden mosaics that illuminate the domed ceilings and ornate details of this architectural masterpiece. As you wander through its breathtaking interior, you’ll uncover centuries of history, art, and devotion that make the basilica a true symbol of Venice.

Uncover the Secrets of the Doge’s Palace

We’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.

With your guide on hand to lead you through the most important rooms, to explain magnificent frescoes and tell you the tales behind every nook and cranny, your visit to the Doge’s Palace will be the perfect way to wrap up your tour through the history and culture of Venice.

Important information

Please note that the terraces are not included in the guided tour, however, can be visited on your own by buying the ticket in cash on the spot.

Please note that many sections of the Doge’s Palace are not air-conditioned.

Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.

On certain dates, most travellers staying outside Venice who wish to visit for the day must pay a €5 access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice. For further details (including exceptions) and to find out on which days this fee applies and how to register or make payment, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en/. The fee is not required if you are only visiting the islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano.