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Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk

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Overview

Unlock the secrets of Venice in just 3 unforgettable hours.
Step into the heart of the floating city and discover its rich past through two of its most iconic landmarks: the Doge’s Palace and the majestic St Mark’s Basilica.

Meet your expert guide in St Mark’s Square and get immersed in centuries of political and religious power.
Skip the lines to explore the Doge’s Palace: grand halls, secret prisons, and masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto.

Then access St Mark’s Basilica and its exclusive terraces — a rare, breathtaking view over the city.

This small-group tour is only in English to ensure a high-quality, engaging experience. Ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors.

Looking for the full Venice experience?
Choose the 7-hour upgrade: start with a walking tour through hidden alleys and iconic sights, enjoy a 30-min gondola ride, and then join the same guided visit of Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica.

Select the correct option at checkout for the full experience.

What's Included

  • Skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica
  • Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
  • St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces (€24)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Basilica di San Marco

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Doge's Palace

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Ponte dei Sospiri

You will also have the chance to walk the famous bridge of sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Skip lines at Doge’s & St. Mark’s with Exclusive Sky Walk?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Skip lines at Doge’s & St. Mark’s with Exclusive Sky Walk?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica.
  • Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace.
  • St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces (€24).
  • Palazzo Ducale visit.
  • Licensed English speaking guide.
  • Guided walking tour + 30mins Gondola Ride (If upgrade option purchased).
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Skip lines at Doge’s & St. Mark’s with Exclusive Sky Walk 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica
  • Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
  • St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces (€24)
  • Palazzo Ducale visit
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Guided walking tour + 30mins Gondola Ride (If upgrade option purchased)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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