St. Mark’s Golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Bridge of Sighs Tour
From €116
Day Trips / St. Mark’s Golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Bridge of Sighs Tour
 | Duration: 1 hours and 30 minutes |
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 | Mobile voucher accepted |
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Included in the price
- Shared guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
- Professional English or French speaking guide
- Access to the Bridge of Sighs
- Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
- Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National
- Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
- Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
Excluded from the price
- Food and drinks
- Guided tour of Royal Palace, Marciana Library, and National Archeological Museum
- Access to St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace and Museum
- Access to Pala d’Oro
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Full Description
Experience the magic of Venice by visiting two of its most iconic landmarks located in the heart of the city — St. Mark’s Basilica and the imposing Doge’s Palace, both standing proudly in the magnificent St. Mark’s Square.
Our professional guides will introduce you to the extraordinary Byzantine art of the Basilica and reveal the fascinating history hidden behind the walls of the Doge’s Palace.
Enjoy the beauty of the golden mosaics and marble inlays that decorate the floors and domes of the Basilica, while your guide explains the biblical scenes, their meanings, and the unique features of this ancient church — one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world.
Then, continue your journey through the splendid halls of the Doge’s Palace, once the center of Venetian political power. In these grand rooms, adorned with hundreds of Renaissance masterpieces, the Doge and his Council ruled over the Venetian Republic for centuries.
Be impressed by the magnificence of the Golden Staircase and the realism of the historical scenes painted by the many artists who brought this building to life.
Your guide will also lead you to the world-famous Bridge of Sighs, the passage connecting the Doge’s Palace to its ancient prisons. Legend says that prisoners sighed as they crossed, taking their last look at the Venetian Lagoon before being imprisoned.
Finally, enjoy a self-guided visit to the Royal Palace in St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll step into the past and discover the elegant Venetian lifestyle through spaces such as the Empress Sissi Rooms and the Napoleon Dance Hall.
Additional Information
• Unfortunately the tour is not totally accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. • The tour is not refundable • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time • Customers should have Mobile or printed vouchers. • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE • For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
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