Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Terraces Tour English Tour
ID: GYG389244-705262
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the history of Venice on a 2-hour guided visit to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica and its museum and panoramic terrace.
Discover the rich history of Venice on a 2-hour guided tour to visit the most prestigious attractions of the city: the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. See artistic masterpieces and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city from the basilica’s terrace.
After meeting your guide under the Clock Tower in St. Mark’s Square, start your tour with a visit to one of the most breath-taking buildings of Venice: the Doge’s Palace, the residence of the Doge and seat of local magistrates until the fall of the Serenissima, the Venetian Republic.
Admire up-close the palace’s many extraordinary masterpieces like the Giants’ and the Golden Staircases and “The Paradise” canvas by the famous painter Jacopo Tintoretto. You will also cross the Bridge of Sighs and tour the New Prisons where, during the Serenissima, criminals were detained.
Afterward, your guide will take you to St. Mark’s Museum located inside St. Mark’s Basilica and to the terrace, from where you will have the opportunity to admire St. Mark’s Square from above and take wonderful pictures.
Highlights
- Skip the line and quickly access the Doge’s Palace alongside an expert guide
- Explore the palace that once was the residence of the Doge of Venice
- Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the prisons of the palace
- Admire St. Mark’s Square from the panoramic St. Mark’s Basilica terrace
- Marvel at the sight of the four majestic original bronze horses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• To access St Mark’s museum and terrace you have to climb up several stairs, therefore this tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties
• To visit St Mark's Museum it's necessary to dress appropriately (no overly revealing clothing) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons
• This is a shared tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
• Access to the ground floor of St Mark’s Basilica is not possible due to restoration works
• Unfortunately you cannot be refunded (neither totally nor partially) if you do not show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on the voucher, or if you decide to leave before the end of the tour
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at the TURIVE kiosk, located in Calle Larga de L'ascension, behind Correr Museum, next to the post office.
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.
