Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Tour with Doge's Palace Option St. Mark's Basilica Express Tour in English
ID: GYG592381-1031798
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Explore Venice with a skip-the-line guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Upgrade your experience with a visit to Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs in a small group setting.
Discover the highlights of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice with a small group guided tour with priority entry tickets. Uncover the many stories and anecdotes from the past and present of the city. Take in the grandeur of the imposing Campanile and the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square.
Opt to venture into the opulent Doge's Palace, once the residence of Venice's powerful rulers. Traverse its lavish chambers such as the Chamber of Council adorned with masterpieces by renowned artists such as Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Ascend the Golden Stairs and tread upon the Giant Steps, immersing yourself in the grandeur of Venetian history. Ascend the Golden Stairs and tread upon the Giant Steps. Then, cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners once lamented their fate.
Learn the secrets of the infamous prisons, steeped in tales of love and tragedy, and discover the infamous prisons where daring escapes and dramatic encounters unfolded. Hear the story of Casanova’s escape from prison.
To conclude your tour, experience the ancient art of Murano glass blowing with a captivating demonstration, offering a glimpse into this traditional Venetian craft.
Highlights
- Experience the ethereal beauty of St. Mark's Basilica in the heart of Venice
- Explore the Doge Palace with an optional skip-the-line entrance and tour
- See masterpieces by renowned artists like Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese
- Cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs and uncover the secrets of infamous prisons
- Experience the ancient Venetian art of glass blowing at a factory in Murano
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
On Sundays, public holidays, and unscheduled religious celebrations, the visit program provides direct access to the terrace and the Museum of San Marco on the first floor, from where parts of the mosaics can be seen
Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
On certain busy days or other unforeseen reasons, the wait time to enter St. Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected
Your guide will be holding a company-branded sign and waiting under the column with the winged lion statue at Saint Mark's Square. For a smooth experience, please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Unfortunately, late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and refunds will not be provided.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
