Palace tours · DOGE'S PALACE AND ST MARK'S TOURS
The palace, the basilica and the terrace above the square are three tickets that most people want as one. These 15 compare the combinations on price, how much of St Mark’s is included and which ones cross into the prisons.
Use a reserved entry ticket to explore Doge’s Palace at your own pace, without a guide. See the gold staircase, Great Council Chamber, armory, prison rooms, and Bridge of Sighs. Your ticket also includes Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library, all valid for one day.
“The ease of entry, helpful staff, the actual palace itself was spectacular and grandiose with intricate artwork.”
Spend three hours with a guide such as Federica, Elena, or Matteo exploring St. Mark’s Basilica, its first-floor terrace, and Doge’s Palace. See the bronze horses up close, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and hear how Venice grew from a lagoon settlement into a Mediterranean power. Choose a private or small-group tour.
“Federica was excellent at giving us information but also kept the tour light with some humour along the way. A great way to see the key parts without the aggravation of long queues.”
Join a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. You’ll see grand council halls, the Bridge of Sighs, Casanova’s prison, Byzantine mosaics, and, with the right option, the basilica museum and terrace. Guides speak English, German, Spanish, French, or Italian.
“The tour involved approximately 1 hour 15 minutes in St Marks Basilica and 1 hour 15 minutes in Doge’s Palace. Our guide was very knowledgable and interesting to listen to. She had a good breadth of information to convey. Both buildings are beautiful to look at and the interiors even more so. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour However we think it might have been beneficial to have split it up into 2 separate tours? That way we could have lingered in each building at our leisure without needing to move onto the next All in all a very enjoyable afternoon Would definitely recommend you visit these when visiting Venice”
See Venice’s two essential landmarks in about three hours with an English-speaking guide. Walk through St. Mark’s golden mosaics, Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and, with the right option, the basilica terrace. The 8 AM departure adds early palace entry, while private and Spanish-language upgrades are available.
“Fantastic tour! A must do if visiting Venice. Our guide Francesca was very knowledgeable of Venetian history. She shared interesting stories which enriched our tour experience.”
Explore Venice’s two headline monuments in 2.5 to 3 hours with a live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian. You’ll cross the Bridge of Sighs, see the Doge’s grand halls and prison, then enter St. Mark’s Basilica for its golden mosaics. Optional upgrades add the basilica terrace, museum, and Pala d’Oro.
“The tour was fantastic! Thanks to our tour leader (Diana) who was equal parts knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed it!”
Start at Rialto Bridge and the fish market, then ride a shared gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal and back canals. After a break, enter St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with reserved access. English-speaking guides such as Roberta, Filippo, Mateo, and Chiara bring history to life. Early departures offer the best version of the tour.
“Wonderful Experience!!! Our guide Mr. G. made sure we were in the perfect spots for photos, thoroughly explained everything and made sure we stayed dry during high tide. He walked us through the best parts of Venice and enjoyed some great Italian cuisine. So glad we chose this tour and spent the day with such a friendly and knowledgeable guide.”
Spend three hours with a local guide at St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Reserved entry saves time, while headsets keep the history clear in crowded rooms. Guides such as Claire, Cristina, Alessandro, and Carolina are praised for lively storytelling. Extra tickets cover Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
“Our guide Christina was a wealth of knowledge! She made the tour more fun than I thought it could be. My wife and I were already very excited for the tour but had no idea just how fulfilled we would feel at the end. Christina is the reason we had such a remarkable time. She took the time to answer any questions, had some fun pop quizzes along the way, and gave us time to look at and marvel at the beauty of both of these structures. I wish I could have her as my guide for all my future tours in my life. Thanks again Christina!”
You’ll explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a local guide, crossing the Bridge of Sighs into the old prisons. Depending on your option, add the Venice History Gallery and VR show, St. Mark’s Campanile, a gondola ride, or lunch. Guides including Lucia, Valentina, Elena, and Lucy have been praised for clear storytelling and smooth group management.
“One of the best guided tours we have done in the whole of Italy. The starting office was exceptional with a great waiting area and staff. Our guide, Lucia, was outstanding. Her knowledge and humour shone through in a real love for the city and stories she told. The Basilica tour was brilliant: highly recommend and appreciated the early start so that it felt calm and like a place of worship. We had not expected the group size to reduce at that point, but only a very small group continued to the Doge's Palace. This, too, was calm and allowed for great insights to be shared and stories told. We…”
Walk through Venice’s Doge’s Palace with an English, Spanish, French, or German-speaking guide. See Tintoretto’s vast Last Judgment, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and visit the old prisons. Depending on your booking, add the History Gallery’s VR journey, access to nearby museums, lunch, or a gondola ride. Guides such as Elena, Valentina, and Lucia are praised for clear, lively storytelling.
“Fascinating tour. Our guide was a genuine Venetian, so there were lots of insights that you wouldn't get from a book. Incredible buildings and wonderful history.”
You’ll tour St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a small English-speaking group, then take a shared gondola through Venice’s canals and part of the Grand Canal. Guides such as Lucia, Valentina, and Giada have earned praise for clear, lively storytelling. The package also includes a Venice history gallery with virtual reality.
“It was great! Loved all the restaurants, Guilia was the best guide, learned so much from her. Would definitely do this again.”
See Venice’s political heart and grandest church in 2 to 3 hours with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll cross the Bridge of Sighs, hear stories of Casanova and Venetian rulers, admire St. Mark’s golden mosaics, and choose an 8 AM departure for early palace entry and terrace access.
“Our guide was fantastic! So much knowledge of history and insights into life in Venice. All delivered with a wonderful sense of humor. We feel so fortunate to have spent time with her!”
Join City Wonders in central Venice for a two-hour guided visit to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Guides such as Zoe, Shannon, Rita, and Michaela are praised for clear storytelling. Expect palace courts, frescoes, the Bridge of Sighs, prison rooms, and a short basilica visit, with optional terrace access afterward.
“Excellent. Very helpful to have someone explain what's going on and pointing out details. I especially liked the Senate.”
Visit Venice’s two grandest sights with skip-the-line entry, choosing an English guided tour, private guide, or app-based audioguide. See Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, New Prisons, and St. Mark’s Basilica. Paid upgrades add the basilica terrace or Campanile, with panoramic views over Piazza San Marco.
“Very informative. Our guide was very nice. extremely knowledgeable”
Spend 75 minutes inside Venice’s Doge’s Palace with an English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking guide. See government rooms, Tintoretto and Veronese masterpieces, the Bridge of Sighs, and the old prisons linked to Casanova. Denise, Marco, Donatella, and other guides have earned strong praise, though meeting-point organization and headset clarity can vary.
“Great tour. But Going to the meeting place - Tour Shop - was unorganized. But okay. We walked with someone who brought us to Doge’s and our real guide showed up.”
Meet near San Zaccaria and walk into Venice’s grandest sights with priority tickets. Choose a guide-led visit, tickets with app audio, or Doge’s Palace only. You’ll see St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, New Prisons, and the museums around St. Mark’s Square.
“was a worthwhile package. spent a few hours walking around and still felt there was so much more to see.”
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