Venice: Skip-the-Line Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Skip-the-line entry to the Doge’s Palace
• Guided tour with a professional licensed guide
• Discover the Golden Basilica and its mosaics
• Explore the historic halls and chambers of the Doge’s Palace
• Learn about the political history of the Venetian Republic

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Meet your guide near St. Mark’s Square and begin your exploration of Venice’s most famous landmarks. With skip-the-line access, enter St. Mark’s Basilica and admire its extraordinary golden mosaics, Byzantine architecture, and centuries of artistic heritage.

Your guide will reveal the history and symbolism behind the basilica, explaining how it became one of the most important religious monuments in Venice. Discover the stunning interior decorated with gold mosaics and learn about the relics of St. Mark.

Continue your visit to the Doge’s Palace, the historic seat of Venetian political power. Walk through grand halls, council chambers, and lavish rooms decorated with masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese. Discover the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs connecting the palace to the former prison.