This guided experience offers a detailed look at the artistic and political history of Venice through two of its most influential landmarks. Travelers begin inside St. Mark’s Basilica, the city’s primary religious monument, known for its Venetian-Byzantine design and extensive mosaic program. The visit includes access to the terraces, providing an elevated view of the square and a closer look at the cathedral’s architectural details.

The tour continues at the Doge’s Palace, once the center of government for the Venetian Republic. An expert guide leads participants through its courtyards, council chambers, and richly decorated halls featuring works by Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Along the route, guests see the Bridge of Sighs and learn how its role in the city’s judicial system shaped its enduring name.

Together, these visits offer a focused introduction to Venice’s civic identity, artistic achievements, and long-standing cultural traditions.

Duration:
Approximately 3 hours

Start Time:
2pm

Inclusions:
Walking tour, licensed guide, skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica guided visit, exclusive access to Basilica terraces and access to Palazzo Ducale guided visit

Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel and gratuities

Meeting point:
St Mark's Square

Ending point:
Same as meeting location

Important Information:
This tour may not be fully suitable for guests with mobility or accessibility needs (including wheelchair users), due to route and group logistics.

Please note that the entrance at the St. Mark's Basilica is subject to nominal tickets. For this reason, and in order to guarantee a quality experience to all participants, we kindly ask you to communicate at the moment of the reservation the names of all participants in this tour. Admission with tickets without names is not allowed. In case of missing names on tickets, no refund will be due.

Participants must have an ID card or a valid passport.

Rain Policy: This tour runs rain or shine.

Maximum pax allowed is 15.

This tour operates only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from April 1- October 31. This tour does not operate from November 1- March 31.