Venice must-see: Doge's Palace, Golden Basilica and St.Mark's area-Guided tour

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Join to the half day tour in the heart of Venice: walking tour of Piazza San Marco and visit to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. The guided visit begins in Piazza San Marco where you will discover the history of the main highlights and, then proceeds until Rialto bridge, admiring the lovely spots and fascinating place as Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Basilica of S. Giovanni and Paolo. Later, the guide will bring you inside the marvelous Doge’s Palace with the fine decorated halls of power, the Golden Staircase and the most famous artworks of Tiepolo. Cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs to reach the old prisons where only Casanova managed to escape! The last but not the least point of the visit is the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica: enter inside the Basilica to see its golden mosaics! Discover its secrets, history and admire the many artworks as the five domes covered by gold. Enjoy the audio guide to visit more than 200 Venice highlights by yourself!

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unexpected religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
You must download the audio guide with digital map on your mobile phone.
You will receive the audio guide with digital map by e-mail. If you have any problems with this, please come to Venice Tours office (San Marco 1093/B) for assistance.
Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
Admire mosaics, the San Marco Museum and enjoy a breathtaking overview of St. Mark's Square from the Terrace.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Mobile audio guide with commentary for a self-guided tour of the 5 districts of Venice
Skip the line entrace to Doge's Palace and Basilica of Saint Mark
Entrace to the San Marco Museum and the Basilica Terrace
Ticket valid to visit by yourself the Palaces in St. Mark's Square
Guided walking tour of Piazza San Marco and Venice city
Guided tour of Doge's Palace and St. Mark Basilica
Acces to the Bridge of Sighs and the Piombi Prisons.