Venice 3-Hour Walking Tour: St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Correr Museum Tickets
by Walks In Europe
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€198Overview
This small-group walking tour in Venice lasts about three hours and covers key landmarks with pre-reserved tickets. The tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, where the guide spends around 30 minutes explaining the square’s history, including the Clock Tower and Marble Lions. Next, the group enters St. Mark’s Basilica using pre-booked tickets to see the cathedral’s large interior and golden mosaics during a 30-minute visit. The guide also describes the Horses of St Mark’s Basilica. Afterwards, the tour continues to Doge’s Palace. With reserved tickets, visitors enter the palace to learn about the Venetian Doges, the Gothic architecture, and enjoy views of the Lagoon. The guide explains the New Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs, including the story of Casanova. This portion lasts about two hours. The ticket for Doge’s Palace also grants entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square. Depending on the tour time, guests can visit the museum after the tour or the following day. The tour includes an expert local guide and pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Correr Museum. Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Venice
Participate in a 3-hour guided walk through Venice led by a knowledgeable guide. The itinerary covers two essential sites: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, both accessed with pre-booked tickets.
Piazza San Marco
Meet the guide at the well-known St. Mark’s Square and begin learning about Venice’s origins. Discover the historical, social, and political relevance of this prominent public area. Hear details about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions, which hold important roles in the square’s history.
30 min
Basilica di San Marco
Proceed to St. Mark’s Basilica and enter using your pre-reserved tickets. Observe the cathedral’s large scale and its intricate golden mosaics. Learn about the basilica’s design, nicknamed the Church of Gold, and its representation of Venetian prosperity and influence. Hear the story behind the life-size Horses of St. Mark’s Basilica, regarded as some of Europe’s finest sculptures. Ask questions throughout this carefully guided walking segment.
30 min
Palazzo Ducale
Walk with the guide at a comfortable pace to the Doge’s Palace, entering directly with pre-booked tickets. Discover the power and wealth of the Venetian Doges through the palace’s elaborate Gothic style. Inquire about the 14th-century sculptors who contributed to the building, and enjoy views over the Lagoon while touring this notable site.
120 min
New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs
Learn the reasons behind the construction of the New Prisons and the importance of the Bridge of Sighs, a key feature of Venice. Listen to the remarkable story of Casanova and his experiences living in the city.
Museo Correr
The Doge’s Palace ticket also grants entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square. Originally built as Napoleon’s residence, it later served as the home of the King of Italy in Venice. Typically, visits to the Correr Museum occur after the main tour or may be scheduled for the following morning, depending on the tour time booked.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
End point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice 3-Hour Walking Tour: St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Correr Museum Tickets
by Walks In Europe
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€198Overview
This small-group walking tour in Venice lasts about three hours and covers key landmarks with pre-reserved tickets. The tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, where the guide spends around 30 minutes explaining the square’s history, including the Clock Tower and Marble Lions. Next, the group enters St. Mark’s Basilica using pre-booked tickets to see the cathedral’s large interior and golden mosaics during a 30-minute visit. The guide also describes the Horses of St Mark’s Basilica. Afterwards, the tour continues to Doge’s Palace. With reserved tickets, visitors enter the palace to learn about the Venetian Doges, the Gothic architecture, and enjoy views of the Lagoon. The guide explains the New Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs, including the story of Casanova. This portion lasts about two hours. The ticket for Doge’s Palace also grants entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square. Depending on the tour time, guests can visit the museum after the tour or the following day. The tour includes an expert local guide and pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Correr Museum. Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Venice
Participate in a 3-hour guided walk through Venice led by a knowledgeable guide. The itinerary covers two essential sites: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, both accessed with pre-booked tickets.
Piazza San Marco
Meet the guide at the well-known St. Mark’s Square and begin learning about Venice’s origins. Discover the historical, social, and political relevance of this prominent public area. Hear details about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions, which hold important roles in the square’s history.
30 min
Basilica di San Marco
Proceed to St. Mark’s Basilica and enter using your pre-reserved tickets. Observe the cathedral’s large scale and its intricate golden mosaics. Learn about the basilica’s design, nicknamed the Church of Gold, and its representation of Venetian prosperity and influence. Hear the story behind the life-size Horses of St. Mark’s Basilica, regarded as some of Europe’s finest sculptures. Ask questions throughout this carefully guided walking segment.
30 min
Palazzo Ducale
Walk with the guide at a comfortable pace to the Doge’s Palace, entering directly with pre-booked tickets. Discover the power and wealth of the Venetian Doges through the palace’s elaborate Gothic style. Inquire about the 14th-century sculptors who contributed to the building, and enjoy views over the Lagoon while touring this notable site.
120 min
New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs
Learn the reasons behind the construction of the New Prisons and the importance of the Bridge of Sighs, a key feature of Venice. Listen to the remarkable story of Casanova and his experiences living in the city.
Museo Correr
The Doge’s Palace ticket also grants entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square. Originally built as Napoleon’s residence, it later served as the home of the King of Italy in Venice. Typically, visits to the Correr Museum occur after the main tour or may be scheduled for the following morning, depending on the tour time booked.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
End point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.