Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
THE GREAT POWERS OF VENICE: Unique, mysterious and intriguing, Venice is one of the most fascinating and amazing cities in the world.
Explore her right from her heart with a very high quality “masterclass level” small group visit led by an Art Expert Guide, visiting the two most important and beautiful sights of Political and Religious power of Venice:
the grandiose St Mark’s Basilica - the main cathedral, crowned by the Venetian-Byzantine domes – and the Doge’s palace, house of power, secrets, carnival and masterpieces.
The most comprehensive immersion into the art and the history of the two most important political and religious landmarks of Venice. A must-do when in Venice, in the comfort of a small group and a highly specialized licensed history guide. Art lovers only!
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Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
Licensed English speaking guide
Palazzo Ducale visit
St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces
skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
meet Florencetown tour leader under the column with the lion on the top, in front of the Doge's Palace.
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Return Details
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
meet Florencetown tour leader under the column with the lion on the top, in front of the Doge's Palace.
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy This tour takes you inside the center of the religious power of Venice, the beautiful Basilica of St Marks with our skip-the-line access, where our expert history guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of this astonishing landmark-church that boasts a profusion of polychrome domes, walls clad in marbles and, inside, over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf. 60 minutes
Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy The highlight of the tour is our exclusive special visit of the Doge's Palace, the very symbol of political Venice, an impressive structure composed of layers of building elements and ornamentation, from its 14th and 15th century original foundations to the significant Renaissance and opulent Mannerist adjunctions and today hosting paintings from world renown artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese and set to the grand ball of Venice Carnival.
We’ll have a very exclusive access to the closed-to-general-public secret passages including the old torture chambers and prisons.
From the prisons you will visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, to visit the great ballrooms, the great Councils hall, and the Doge’s lavish apartments and the “Opera Museum” boasting astonishing collection of portrait including Renaissance and Mannerism with prominent “Venitian school” paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. 90 minutes
Ponte dei Sospiri, Venice, Italy You will also have the chance to walk the famous bridge of sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.
10 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
colinmF7134PX
06 Jul 2025
Ariana was warm, welcoming and considerate to our mobility limitations. Great experience learning all the history of the Basilica and Palace. Highly recommended.
Danielle_R
01 Jun 2025
Absolutely stunning!! So glad this tour included the walk to the top of St. Mark’s - definitely worth it! Nice length, 3 hours, which covered the basilica and Doge’s place.
Chris_A
24 May 2025
Small group of 10 is great. Plenty of time to ask questions. Stairs were an issue for one older participant.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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