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Venice’s Must-See Trio: Basilica, Doge’s Palace and Gondola Ride + History Gallery

3 hours

Easy

Discover the wonders of Venice with an expert tour guide. Visit Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica, enjoy a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal and its minor waterways.

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?
    • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
    • Skip-the-line ticket to Doge's Palace
    • Access to Museums in Saint Mark's Square (Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library)
    • Guided tour of the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica
    • 20-minute gondola introductory experience 
    • Shared 30-minute gondola ride
    • History Gallery: virtual reality experience
    Exclusions
      • Access to St. Mark's Basilica Pala d'Oro
      • Access to St. Mark's Basilica Terrace and 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.
        • Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
        • In the case of exceptionally poor weather and high or low tides, the gondola ride will be canceled. The gondola fee will be refunded
        • In the case of unplanned church services, or during days of exceptionally high tide, access to Saint Mark's Basilica may not be possible. In this case, you may be offered an alternate tour, or choose to take the tour another day
        • Due to security reasons, luggage and big bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace
        • For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
        What to bring