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Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Marks Basilica Guided Tour

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Embark on a guided tour with a professional experienced and Skip the lines to enter the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica without delay • Pass through impressive halls where the Doges ruled the Most Serene Republic of Venice • Admire the golden mosaics and other treasures of St. Mark’s Basilica - Enjoy Skip-the-line to explore two of the most iconic buildings in Venice. Learn the history of the Venetian Republic and discover the masterpieces of art, as you walk the corridors and halls of both the Venetian doges and the St Mark’s Basilica. Drown yourself in the golden mosaics and other treasures as you also walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs.
  • Skip the Line access to the Doge's Palace and St. Marks Basilica
  • Official certified guide
  • Radio system to hear the guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • We don't guarantee Skip the Line in event of delays or strike by the Museum & Cathedral management
Departure Point

Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Please meet your guide in front of the Columns of San Marco Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia, IT. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time to avoid any delays.

Return Details

Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Please meet your guide in front of the Columns of San Marco Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia, IT. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time to avoid any delays.

  • Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy
    Join the guided group tour which starts at winged lion column at the Saint Mark's Square and enter from the large and bright courtyard of Palazzo Ducale, rich in precious marble decorations, going through a narrow door on the ground floor, you’ll find yourself in the Pozzi (wells). The guide will explain you the places of detention, consisting of small wet cells, barely lit by oil lamps, ventilated only through round holes in thick stone walls and closed in by locked doors with solid bolts. You’ll see the cells and some writings and some drawings on the walls as you can almost imagine and feel despair and the desire for freedom of the prisoners. Next, through a narrow staircase, you’ll visit the two small rooms of the Ducal Notary and the Deputato alla Segreta, important officers of the institutional machinery. These interconnected rooms lead to a Square Atrium.
    30 minutes
  • Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy
    The guide will then lead you to a large and beautiful Chamber of the Secret Chancellery, whose walls are lined with cabinets containing public and secret documents relating to the work of most of the Venetian magistrate. Passing through the small room of the Deputy to the Chancellery one comes to the Torture Chamber, also known as the Chamber of Torment; this disturbing place is linked directly with the Prisons. The guide will explain how torture was practiced in Venice and in which century it was abolished. You’ll continue to the Piombi From the Torture Chamber. These cells were used exclusively for the prisoners of the Council of Ten, either those accused of political crimes, those awaiting sentence or those serving short prison terms. You’ll understand why Piombi is in much better conditions than those in the Pozzi, the terrible cells on the ground floor of the Doge’s Palace.
    30 minutes
  • Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy
    From the Piombi you pass directly under the roof to the attic located at the corner of the building between the waterfront and canal–side facades. Inside it has cabinets that contain a number of weapons, most of the 16th century. From this attic, two long flights of stairs bring one to the Chamber of the Inquisitors, a much-feared magistrate that was set up in 1539 to protect state secrets. Before the tour ends, the guide will reveal stories of the council, political history, institutional bodies deputed to government and justice of the Venice Republic.
    45 minutes
  • Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy
    The guide will meet you at the winged lion column at the Saint Mark's square and walk your way to the entrance of the Cathedral, which is just a few minutes away and Skip-the-line at the entrance to the cathedral. Inside this Golden Basilica, the guide with explains to you the famous fact about the incredible golden mosaics and the masterpieces of Byzantine arts which you’ll be awed! Byzantine arts are a unique artwork in Italy and mosaics are found in the church’s atrium, you’ll have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide will show you the represented biblical scenes from the Old Testaments, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. The guide will also point out a treasury view which is a splendor of religious art collection among the centuries, where you’ll admire the altarpiece of Pala d’Oro an exquisite example of the Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones.
    30 minutes
  • Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy
    Later the guide will escort you to the most interesting visit inside the cathedral, to the Museum of St Marks. You’ll have the opportunity to observe the Bacoòoaas’c ceiling and the mosaics up close but also the chance to see the most impressive and magnificent original sculpture of the Horses of St Mark. These gold-plated bronze horses were originally in the Hippodrome of Constantinople and listen to the stories and history of the other artwork and of how the Horses of St. Marks was pillaged during the Fourth Crusade. This guided tour will end at the museum, it’ll be a hassle free and not overwhelming tour. Our professional guides will guide you through, a perfect balance between art, architecture, and history. however, you are also welcome to stay back after the tour ends in order to visit the museum on yours.
    20 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Photography is not allowed at St. Mark’s Cathedral only!
  • 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
  • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's palace
  • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded)
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of five guests to run
  • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • The customers choosing the 09.00 Doge's Palace tour will attend the 11.00 St Marks Basilica tour
  • The customers choosing the 15.00 Doge's Palace tour will attend the 17.00 St Marks Basilica tour
  • Please note that customers suffering from claustrophobia, vertigo or cardio-respiratory disorders, pregnant women and Children under 6 are not allowed on this tour
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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
233terencef
08 Jul 2019
It is well worth arranging the tour ( skip the line ) of the basilica and Doges Palace. Not only to avoid the inevitable queue but also to benefit from the detail provided by the guide. You will simply miss the stories and historical content without the passion shown by the guide. The initial view of the structure and buildings of the square is truly magical but where settle for that when you can ramp it to another level by visiting the iconic centre pieces , but in an organised way !! Must must must - enjoy !!
This tour in Venice is organized by Star Florence

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