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Venice: Doge's Palace Ticket and Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

2 hours

Easy

Get priority tickets for St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, including a guided visit inside St. Mark's Basilica and a visit to the San Marco Photo Gallery with a 3D experience of Venice in the past.

Discover one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace, in the heart of St. Mark’s Square. 

Step inside the palace that once stood at the center of the Venetian Republic and explore a masterpiece where art, power, and history meet. Wander through magnificent halls, richly decorated chambers, and monumental staircases, and uncover the stories of the Doges, the secrets of the Republic, and the grandeur of one of Italy’s most extraordinary palaces. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and enter the historic prisons, where Casanova himself was once held.

Your visit is enriched by a digital audio guide created by an expert Venetian storyteller, designed to reveal the hidden details, legends, and atmosphere of this remarkable place in a clear and engaging way.

Your ticket also includes access to the former Royal Palace, now part of the Correr Museum, located just opposite the Doge’s Palace. 

This refined residence offers a fascinating journey into a different side of Venetian history. Admire Napoleon’s grand ballroom, explore the elegant apartments of Empress Sissi of Austria, and experience the charm of an imperial palace overlooking St. Mark’s Square. 

To complete your visit, relax at the museum café and enjoy one of the most exclusive views in Venice of St Mark's Square.
What's included?
    • Priority entrance ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
    • Guided visit of St. Mark's Basilica
    • Priority entrance ticket to Doge's Palace (Prisons & Bridge of Sighs included)
    • Priority entrance ticket to St. Mark's Square Museums
    • Priority entrance ticket to San Marco Photo Gallery
    Exclusions
      • Live Guide for Doge's Palace Tour
      • Food and drinks
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Entry to Pala D'Oro
      • Entry to St. Mark's Museum
      Please note
        • The official St. Mark’s Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
        • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
        • The price is per person.
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
        • Your entry ticket gives you access to the ground floor of the Basilica. Entry tickets for the Pala D'Oro and St. Mark's Museum are not included
        • For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
        • The ticket includes single admission to the Doge’s Palace and entrance to other museums
        • Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace tour or on the following day.
        • The Marciana Library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
        • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit available inside).
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff)


        • The ticket is non-refundable. In the event of cancellation a cancellation fee of 100% of the ticket price will be applied. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes