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2-Hour St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Tour in Venice

2 Hours Round trip from P.za San Marco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit St Mark's Basilica and admire its famous mosaics
  • 02 Walk on the terrace of St Mark's Basilica for views over the square
  • 03 Explore the Doge's Palace, the historic seat of Venetian political power
  • 04 See the magnificent golden staircase and artistic treasures of Palazzo Ducale
  • 05 Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs

Explore some of Venice's most iconic landmarks on this 2-hour tour of St Mark's Square. Visit St Mark's Basilica and its terrace, admire its famous mosaics and Byzantine Gothic architecture, and discover the history, cultural significance, and religious importance of this remarkable area. Continue to the Doge's Palace, the historic seat of Venetian political power, where art, Gothic architecture, and the legacy of the millennial Republic of Venice come to life, before crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs.

Enter the church and walk on its terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the square.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Venice
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs

  • Meet your guide outside the Correr Museum, close to St Mark's Basilica.
  • Tour St Mark's Basilica and admire this wonderful and unique Byzantine Gothic church while your guide explains the history of this famous mosaic cathedral.
  • Enter the church and walk on its terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the square.
  • See the wonderful and unique Doge's Palace in Venice. For centuries, it was the government building of Venice, full of art and history, and it remains a beautiful example of Gothic architecture.
  • Visit Palazzo Ducale, the seat of Venetian political power. As you explore the headquarters of the millennial Republic of Venice, experience the charm of the Middle Ages through the precious details of the magnificent golden staircase and its masterpieces of art.
  • Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs as your guide leads you through this 2-hour visit inside and outside the palace.

Return to your accommodation in Venice.

St Mark's Basilica terrace views, St Mark's Square, Doge's Palace golden staircase, Bridge of Sighs

Where this trip takes you

St Mark's Basilica terrace views, St Mark's Square, Doge's Palace golden staircase, Bridge of Sighs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from P.za San Marco 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Venice guide

What's Not Included

  • Skip-the-line tickets to enter St Mark's Basilica and access the terrace of St Mark's Basilica
  • Entrance tickets to Doge's Palace

Know before you go

  • Do not carry big bags, luggage, or backpacks, as they are not allowed inside St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.
  • Inside St Mark's Basilica, do not take photos or videos with a mobile phone.
  • Inside St Mark's Basilica, women must cover their shoulders and knees.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Museo Correr, Piazza San Marco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Tour start
P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in P.za San Marco.

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