Discover Venice: Walking tour, Doge’s Palace, St. Marks Basilica
Overview
Enjoy this combined guided walking and the best way to see Venice, part of our tour is off the beaten track and away from the main tourist sites giving you a great overview of the city, also included on the tour are two of the most important monuments in Venice, we skip the line into Saint Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace.
A combined walking city tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice.
This guided tour is divided into three parts.
The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights.
You will be lead then by a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello.
After this walk you will visit the the Doge's Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and to conclude, a visit to the interiors of Saint Mark's Basilica, with is golden mosaics and its byzantine history.
What's Included
- S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
- Pre-reserved tickets for St Marks Basilica (€12) and Doge's Palace (€35)
- Access to the National Archaeological Museum, the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
- Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
- S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
- The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites
- Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
- S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
- S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
- The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum
- S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano
- Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace
- 4-h guided tour with a local and professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pala d'oro
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
- Secret itineraries
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa di Marco Polo
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro Malibran
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museo Correr
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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;
- Large bags or ruck sacks are NOT allowed on this tour;
- Check-in is 15 minutes before the tour start time;
- For all late arrivals or no show, NO REFUND.
- 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
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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- S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa.
- Pre-reserved tickets for St Marks Basilica (€12) and Doge's Palace (€35).
- Access to the National Archaeological Museum, the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library.
- Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin.
- S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini.
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German.
- The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites.
- Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net.
- S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso.
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary.
- S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario.
- The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum.
- S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano.
- Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute.
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace.
- 4-h guided tour with a local and professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Pala d'oro.
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor.
- Secret itineraries.
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Venice: Walking tour, Doge’s Palace, St. Marks Basilica is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
- Pre-reserved tickets for St Marks Basilica (€12) and Doge's Palace (€35)
- Access to the National Archaeological Museum, the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
- Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
- S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
- The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites
- Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
- S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
- S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
- The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum
- S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano
- Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace
- 4-h guided tour with a local and professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pala d'oro
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
- Secret itineraries
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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;
- Large bags or ruck sacks are NOT allowed on this tour;
- Check-in is 15 minutes before the tour start time;
- For all late arrivals or no show, NO REFUND.
- 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
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
