Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

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Venice Tours Srl
Languages
English and French
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Enhance your travel experience with this Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Italy with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.

Previous travelers have rated this cultural tour an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 237 reviews.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable adventure, the tour offers the opportunity to experience Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) up close.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 2 languages: English and French.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Venice. The exact address is Venice Tours Srl Close to St. Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Venice Tours Srl Close to St. Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Elevate your visit in Venice by reserving a spot for this captivating journey through time in Italy. Select your date and secure an extraordinary experience before it gets fully booked!

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Included

Bell Tower Visit (if the option is selected the Basilica visit will be guided from the OUTSIDE ONLY)
Bridge of Sighs Entrance
Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
Lunch (if option is selected)
Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace
Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)
Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if Legendary Tour Option is selected)

Destinations

Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice

Map

Attractions

Museo CorrerMuseo Correr
photo of Night view of piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Venice. Night cityscape of Venice .Doge's Palace
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.St Mark's Basilica

Options

Doge Palace + Basilica
Shared Guided Visit: Choose this option to visit the most iconic spots of Doge's Palace and the Golden St. Mark's Cathedral (terrace not included)
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Doge Palace +Basilica
Shared Guided Tour: Choose this option to visit the most iconic spots of Doge's Palace and the Golden St. Mark's Cathedral (terrace not included)
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Bell Tower -Doge Pal.-Basilica
Shared Guided Visit: The tour consists of a guided visit to the Doge's Palace & Basilica with entrance to the Bell Tower.
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Bell Tower+ Doge Pal.+Basilica
Shared Guided Visit: The tour consists of a guided visit to the Doge's Palace & Basilica with entrance to the Bell Tower.
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Basilica with Terrace & Doge
English: Choose this option for a small-group guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, with access to its terrace.
Starting point:
Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Basilica & Doge Guided Tour
English: Choose this option to enjoy the main halls of the Basilica and the most spectacular rooms of the Doge's Palace.
Starting point:
Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Basilica with Terrace and Doge
French: Choose this option for a small-group guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, with access to its terrace.
Starting point:
Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Good to know

Comfortable shoes suggested.
Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor.
Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
Public transportation options are available nearby
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)

Verified reviews

4.7
237 reviews
All languages
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B5831VJginac

Amazing!

Our guide was wonderful! She was positive, helpful, knowledgeable, and funny. She helped us get an elevator for our moms who were unable to take the stairs. She was very caring and accommodating. She was interesting in her explanations of history and art, and clearly knew her stuff.! Five stars!!

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Reception Team

28/02/2025, 11:44

Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about ourBasilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option and the guide.

We are extremely glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice anytime soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

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E9943IAab

Amazing!

Valentine is an excellent guide who is very knowledgeable about the local history. We enjoyed being with her and would recommend using this service. 👍👍👍👍👍

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Reception Team

27/02/2025, 10:44

Dear guest,

thanks a lot for the positive feedback about our Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option and for choosing us.

We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

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Dreamer59612946421

Amazing!

Had a brilliant tour of the palace. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the history of Venice and the palace. I don’t feel I would have had the same experience without a guide! She also answered any questions the group had, was very engaging and funny too

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Reception Team

27/02/2025, 10:44

Dear guest,

thanks a lot for the positive feedback about our Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option and for choosing us.

We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

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Trip10227232501

Amazing!

Valentina was our guide on this tour and did a great job explaining Venice and the history of the sites we saw! She was great and made sure we got to see all the beautiful pieces that we would’ve missed. Definitely recommend.

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Reception Team

26/02/2025, 12:07

Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about our Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option and the guide Valentina. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

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FarAway27984268021

Amazing!

Really helpfull and wellinformed guide! Loved it! Valentina is really informed smiled all the time and she was really pleasent all together!

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Reception Team

27/02/2025, 10:45

Dear guest,

thanks a lot for the positive feedback about our Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option and the guide Valentina.

We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

3

312ratnadeepp

Amazing!

Valentina Stella was very clear and was fantastic guide. This was great experience in Venice. We recommend this to everyone

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Reception Team

17/02/2025, 08:24

Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and our guide. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

5

526marid

Amazing!

Valentina was amazing. We’ve been to Venice but had never done a formal tour. This your of the golden Basilica and Doge's Palace was wonderful. Time flew by with Valentina. It was most enjoyable and informative. Valentina was knowledgeable, funny with telling of history and easy to engage with and approach. Plus we skipped all lines and all members enjoyed themselves (ages13-60). We were fortunate to have her as our tour guide and highly recommend this tour.

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Reception Team

16/02/2025, 04:19

Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about our Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option and the guide Valentina. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your time in Venice with us and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

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milovan_tosic

Amazing!

Valentina was an excellent guide during our visit to St. Marco Basilica and Doge's Palace. She provided an overview of Venice hiatory and explained the various eras through which the town had to survive.

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Reception Team

16/02/2025, 04:19

Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about our Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option and the guide Valentina. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your time in Venice with us and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Kind regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

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davidpP6573BT

Amazing!

Valentina was absolutely awesome. Very informative and funny. Kept everyone engaged throughout. Very knowledgeable and gave an indepth look at the history of Venice

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Reception Team

12/02/2025, 11:46

Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon!

Best regards,

Lucrezia - Venice Tours

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Donna_D

Amazing!

Excellent experience and the tour guide was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour for family and friends.

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