Venice: Doge Palace & St Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tour Venice: French Tour
ID: GYG169822-O-507405
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take an unforgettable tour to enjoy Venice in all its beauty. Participate in a shared or private guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and Golden Basilica and then visit Rialto and San Marco areas at your own leisure.
Enjoy a guided tour in Palazzo Ducale and discover its splendid rooms and its hundreds of masterpieces. Explore the halls where the Doge ruled the ancient Republic of Venice. Cross the Bridge of Sighs to reach the cold Prisons Palace, where many important figures were imprisoned, including Casanova.
Visit the museum in Saint Mark’s square and head to the Basilica of Saint Mark, adorned in magnificent pure gold mosaics. Admire the breathtaking view of St. Mark's square, the heart of Venice, from the Basilica's terrace. Learn about the history of the artworks decorating the church. Witness, and even assist, a glass demonstration in an ancient furnace near Saint Mark's Square.
See the best of Venice, day or night, on a self-guided tour of the San Marco and Rialto areas. This mobile app includes a map that guides you through the city. Listen to the audio narration of the city’s highlights. Take in 31 attractions on the route, including the glorious La Fenice theater, Rialto Bridge with its local markets, and the Accademia Bridge.
Don't forget to check the 2D map to see how different Venice looked in the past. The map includes historical views of what Venice would have looked like between 1100 and 1700.
Highlights
- Skip the line to the Basilica and Doge Palace with your tour guide
- Admire the marvelous Basilica with its golden mosaics
- Discover the magnificent halls of power of the Doge's Palace
- Create your own customized route to take in the Saint Mark and Rialto areas
- Compare modern Venice to historical views with the fascinating 2D map inside the app
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
On Sundays, festive days, and unscheduled religious celebrations, the visit is scheduled with direct access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor from where the mosaics can be seen partially
The local partner's staff will help you download the mobile app
You can download the app via free WiFi at the partner's meeting point
You can use the mobile app anytime by night and by day however many times you want
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Meet your guide at the grey newsstand saying Assistance Point located in Calle larga de l’Ascension, between the Fendi Boutique and Post Office. The assistant will wait for you with a signboard that says Tour.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
