Skipping the line at St Mark's Basilica

Seeing the best of Venice in just a few hours

The history of Venice in the halls of the Doges Palace

Commentary from your professional guide

Description

Let your guide's informative commentary illuminate the city's Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!

Your trip will begin at the Doge's Palace. Formally the residence of the Duke of Venice and the city's tribunal, today it is one of the great works of Tintoretto. Your guide will take you through the beautiful rooms and tell you all about the history behind them, as well as more about the history and culture of Venice.

Next, visit Saint Marks, also known as the most beautiful room in Europe, according to Napoleon. With your skip-the-line ticket, visit the heart of the Basilica and see the frescos, mosaics, and ornaments, not to mention tombs and relics as well.

This tour will show visitors the two most famous buildings in Venice.

Meeting point

Important information

Availability: every day from April to November, Tuesday and Saturday the rest of the time (except in exceptional cases)
Hours: 10h
Départ : near the Ponte della Paglia
It is compulsory to enter the names of all participants when booking. You'll need to bring your ID with you on the day of the tour or you'll be refused access to the Basilica.
Please note that the tour ends at the Doge's Palace
Remember to wear comfortable shoes
In the (exceptional) event that St. Mark's Basilica is closed, a full tour will be conducted from the outside
Please note that large bags, tripods, umbrellas that do not fold are not allowed in St. Mark's Basilica and will have to be kept in lockers, which may delay your visit
In order to respect the places of worship you will be visiting, you are asked not to wear flip-flops, shorts, skirts that stop above the knees or sleeveless clothes or clothes unsuited to the place
Some sites can be very hot and lack shade, so we recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water
Please note that this tour is not accessible to people in wheelchairs or with strollers
In order to fully enjoy your guide's commentary, you will be equipped with headphones
For security reasons, the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica reserve the right to check the contents of bags. It is therefore possible that there will be a waiting time due to the number of visitors. Your guide will try to minimize your waiting time.
The tour is free for children under 2
Please note that the order of the tour may vary
Maximum group size is 20 participants