Doge's Palace Guided Tour + Tickets
Description
Eye-catching marbles and golden mosaics characterize St. Mark's Basilica, renowned as one of the most impressive cathedrals globally. This tour provides queue-free access, along with a knowledgeable guide to ensure no detail is overlooked.
Tour Options
When booking, you will be able to choose among different tour options. Below, the details of each tour are outlined.
St. Mark's Basilica, Terrace & Museum
At the designated time, we will meet at Campo San Zaccaria to commence our guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Prepare to discover one of Venice's most famous religious sites.
Throughout the tour, we will explore the Ascension Dome mosaics and uncover the various scenes they represent. These mosaics undoubtedly take center stage within the Basilica.
Additionally, we will access the basilica's terrace, offering spectacular views over the city, and its museum, where further history of the basilica can be uncovered.
After an hour of delving into the intricate details that define this remarkable structure, the tour will conclude. By the end, you will possess a deeper understanding of this masterpiece of Byzantine art.
Main Nave of the Basilica
Opting for this tour grants you fast-track entry and an extensive guided experience of St. Mark's Basilica's ground floor. Entering through the grand portals of this iconic cathedral, visitors are often awed by the shimmering golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters (86,111 square feet), which depict biblical stories and tales from Venice's rich history.
Your guide will navigate through the spacious nave and aisles while emphasizing the detailed marble floors and the finely crafted columns, each representing centuries of historical significance.
The tour will wrap up between 45 minutes and 1 hour later.
Meeting Points
During booking, you can select from the following two meeting points:
- Basilica, Terrace & Museum Tour from Campo San Zaccaria
- Main Nave Tour from Calle Larga Ascensione which lasts for 1 hour.
- Main Nave Tour from Campo de San Zaccaria.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You will embark on a professional guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of its stunning features without waiting in line.
Details
The experience includes insight into unique mosaics, access to the terrace and museum, and engaging storytelling from the guide to enrich your understanding of the basilica's history and art.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Basilica
- Access to the terrace
- Admission to the museum
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Point
You can choose your preferred meeting point from Campo San Zaccaria or Calle Larga Ascensione, ensuring convenience at the start of your tour.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Access to St. Mark's Basilica
- Access to St. Mark Terrace and Museum (depending on selection)
- Headphones
What's not included
- Entrance ticket to the Pala d'Oro
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
On the day of the activity, please go to the meeting point, which depends on which option you've selected:
- If you've selected the Basilica, Terrace & Museum Tour from Campo San Zaccaria: we'll meet at 4683/g in Campo de San Zaccaria, in front of the store on the opposite side of the church. We'll be waiting for you with a yellow sign that says “Meeting point”.
- If you've selected the Main Nave Tour from Calle Larga Ascensione: we'll meet at Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the post office. From Piazza San Marco. you must pass underneath the arch where it says "Museo Correr". There, you'll find the post office "Poste Italiane" At this point, someone will be waiting for you, holding a sign that reads "Góndola Tour” to complete the check-in process. At this link you can see the exact location of the meeting point.
- If you have selected the tour of the Main Nave from Campo San Zaccaria: we'll meet at number 4683/g in Campo San Zaccaria, in front of the shop opposite the church. We'll be waiting for you with a yellow sign that says "Meeting point".
Please make sure you go to the right meeting point. In both cases, please arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Security Controls
It isn't permitted to enter the Basilica with large bags or backpacks: there is a free locker on Calle San Basso. Conservative clothing is recommended; if your clothing is inappropriate, you'll have to pay 2 Euros to rent a cape to enter.
Tickets
If you choose the option that only includes the "Main Nave", please note that entrance tickets to the terrace, the museum and the Pala de Oro are not included in this visit. The only way to purchase them is through the Basilica's official website: https://basilicasanmarco.skiperformance.com/en/store#/en/buy?skugroup_id=2524. It's important to know that individual tickets are no longer sold. Therefore, if you have opted for the "Main Nave" option, you'll need to purchase a new cumulative ticket that also includes the ground floor.
Itinerary Changes
Due to changes in operation, the skip-the-line service is temporarily suspended, and therefore all visitors will have to wait in line to enter the basilica.
From Monday to Saturday, the entrance will be on the ground floor of the basilica (the Pala d'Oro will be visible in the distance). Then, you'll go up to the upper floor to visit the museum, where you'll also be able to see the mosaics, after which you can go outside onto the terrace.
On Sundays and public holidays, visitors will enter directly from the upper floor to visit the museum and the outdoor terrace. The first floor will not be visited, as it is where mass takes place. On these days, it will not be possible to see the Pala d'Oro or the mosaics.
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Additional Info
Please keep in mind that starting in April through July, all visitors who will stay the night in Venice will have to pay an access fee directly to the municipality of Venice, subject to various exclusions. To discover the different dates, payment methods, how to benefit from exclusion and all relevant information, we recommend visiting the following official website.
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