Venice Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Entrance
by Antonio Barbini
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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.€440Overview
Venice's St. Mark’s area holds many key landmarks from the time of the Venetian Republic. This semi-private walking tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and focuses on the main attractions around St. Mark’s Square. The tour includes skip-the-line entry to both the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. The guide begins by showing the important sights in the area that was the political and religious center of Venice. The tour spends around 90 minutes covering these highlights. Next, visitors spend about one hour inside Palazzo Ducale, the former residence of the Doge and seat of government, viewing its decorated rooms and the prison where Casanova was held. After this, the group moves on to St. Mark’s Basilica for a 30-minute visit to see the golden mosaics, treasures, and the basilica’s domes and famous golden horses on the loggia. The itinerary also includes visits to the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal lined with shops, and Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a spiral staircase hidden between the Rialto and St. Mark’s Square. The guide provides information about Venice’s palaces, churches, and traditional crafts throughout the walk. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. The tour requires appropriate dress to enter religious sites, and some contingency plans are in place for high tides or closures.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Mark’s area main sights
The guide highlights the major landmarks in the St. Mark’s area, which was the center of power during the Venetian Republic. This section lasts about 90 minutes and covers key locations including the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
90 min
Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale served as the official residence of the Doge and the political center of Venice. Visitors see rooms lined with valuable artworks and the halls where the government met. The tour also includes the prison where Casanova was held. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
St. Mark's Basilica
The basilica was originally the Doge’s private chapel and is decorated with golden mosaics and valuable treasures. The exterior features iconic domes and a loggia with the famous golden horses. The visit here is about 30 minutes.
30 min
Rialto
The oldest bridge over the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge is lined with shops as it was in medieval times. It offers views of the palaces along the canal banks.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
A spiral staircase located in Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, hidden in an alley between the Rialto and St. Mark’s Square. It is considered one of Venice’s architectural curiosities.
Meeting point
Please be informed that the meeting point is in front of the Danieli Hotel just off St. Mark's Square. The hotel is the red Gothic building opposite the San Zaccaria waterbus stop.
End point
Please be informed that the meeting point is in front of the Danieli Hotel just off St. Mark's Square. The hotel is the red Gothic building opposite the San Zaccaria waterbus stop.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Entrance
by Antonio Barbini
Choose from 1 available option
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.€440Overview
Venice's St. Mark’s area holds many key landmarks from the time of the Venetian Republic. This semi-private walking tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and focuses on the main attractions around St. Mark’s Square. The tour includes skip-the-line entry to both the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. The guide begins by showing the important sights in the area that was the political and religious center of Venice. The tour spends around 90 minutes covering these highlights. Next, visitors spend about one hour inside Palazzo Ducale, the former residence of the Doge and seat of government, viewing its decorated rooms and the prison where Casanova was held. After this, the group moves on to St. Mark’s Basilica for a 30-minute visit to see the golden mosaics, treasures, and the basilica’s domes and famous golden horses on the loggia. The itinerary also includes visits to the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal lined with shops, and Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a spiral staircase hidden between the Rialto and St. Mark’s Square. The guide provides information about Venice’s palaces, churches, and traditional crafts throughout the walk. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. The tour requires appropriate dress to enter religious sites, and some contingency plans are in place for high tides or closures.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Mark’s area main sights
The guide highlights the major landmarks in the St. Mark’s area, which was the center of power during the Venetian Republic. This section lasts about 90 minutes and covers key locations including the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
90 min
Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale served as the official residence of the Doge and the political center of Venice. Visitors see rooms lined with valuable artworks and the halls where the government met. The tour also includes the prison where Casanova was held. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
St. Mark's Basilica
The basilica was originally the Doge’s private chapel and is decorated with golden mosaics and valuable treasures. The exterior features iconic domes and a loggia with the famous golden horses. The visit here is about 30 minutes.
30 min
Rialto
The oldest bridge over the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge is lined with shops as it was in medieval times. It offers views of the palaces along the canal banks.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
A spiral staircase located in Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, hidden in an alley between the Rialto and St. Mark’s Square. It is considered one of Venice’s architectural curiosities.
Meeting point
Please be informed that the meeting point is in front of the Danieli Hotel just off St. Mark's Square. The hotel is the red Gothic building opposite the San Zaccaria waterbus stop.
End point
Please be informed that the meeting point is in front of the Danieli Hotel just off St. Mark's Square. The hotel is the red Gothic building opposite the San Zaccaria waterbus stop.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.