St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation
Free cancellation 48hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet at Riva degli Schiavoni
Your guide greets the group at the meeting point near St. Mark's Square before heading to the basilica.
St. Mark's Basilica
Enter with priority access and explore the interior, pausing to take in the gold-laden Byzantine mosaics while your guide explains the basilica's history and its role as the resting place of Saint Mark.
Doge's Palace
Cross into the adjoining Gothic palace and learn how this building served as the political, judicial, and ceremonial centre of the Venetian Republic before becoming a museum.
Columns of San Marco and the Lion of Venice
Your guide points out these enduring symbols of Venetian power on the waterfront piazzetta.
St. Mark's Square
The tour concludes with a stroll around the square, giving you time to take in the full panorama of Venice's most celebrated public space.
Meeting point
Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Make your way to Riva degli Schiavoni, the waterfront promenade just east of St. Mark's Square. Look for your guide at the designated meeting point. Your mobile ticket is all you need — no printing required.
What to bring
- Valid passport or government-issued photo ID (mandatory for entry)
- A scarf or layer to cover shoulders and knees for basilica entry
- Mobile ticket (printed copy also accepted)