Guided Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace
Overview
Experience the very best of Venice in one seamless half-day journey. This "All-in-One" tour is designed for travelers who want to see the city's icons without the stress of long queues.
- Guided Walking Tour: stroll through the charming labyrinth of streets between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Discover hidden gems and the history of the "Serenissima."
- St. Mark’s Basilica: step inside the "Golden Cathedral" to marvel at its world-famous mosaics and Byzantine art.
- Doge’s Palace: enjoy priority access to the heart of Venetian power. Visit the opulent Council Chambers, cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs, and explore the historic prisons.
Why choose this tour? You’ll save hours of waiting time and cover Venice’s most important landmarks with a professional local guide.
What's Included
- Skip the line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
- Fast-lane entry tickets to the Doge's Palace
- Guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace
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 (pass by)
Campo Santa Maria Formosa (pass by)
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (pass by)
Casa di Marco Polo (pass by)
Basilica di San Marco
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi di deambulazione
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- His is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
- The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases, you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
- Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
- Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Skip the line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica.
- Fast-lane entry tickets to the Doge's Palace.
- Guided walking tour.
- Gratuities.
- Entry ticket to the Treasure.
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro.
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace.
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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi di deambulazione
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip the line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
- Fast-lane entry tickets to the Doge's Palace
- Guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi di deambulazione
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- his is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
- The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases, you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
- Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
- Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
