Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, Basilica & Murano Glass

Discover Venice’s history with fast entry to Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica. Explore opulent halls, ancient mosaics, and Murano glassworks.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - The Doge’s Palace, located in St. Mark’s Square, is an iconic monument of Venice and the former home of the Doge, the ruler of the Republic of Venice. This Gothic palace, with Renaissance and Baroque elements, offers a fascinating look into the city’s history. Visitors can explore rooms decorated with masterpieces by artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese and the famous Bridge of Sighs that connects to the former prisons. It is a must-see stop to understand the rich history and culture of Venice.
  • Ponte dei Sospiri - We will pass by the Bridge of Sighs whose name came from the lamentations of the prisoners before being condemned to death, that is linked with the Doge Palace.
  • Basilica di San Marco - St. Mark’s Basilica, located in the enchanting city of Venice, Italy, captivates visitors from afar with its breathtaking exterior. The basilica’s façade, adorned with intricate marble carvings, elegant arches, and majestic bronze doors, stands as a testament to the city’s architectural brilliance and historical significance.
  • Piazza San Marco - Close to the Saint Mark’s Square you will visit one of the most ancient Glass Factory where you will admire the captivating art of Murano glass blowing demonstration.
What's Included
  • Headset to hear the guide (if option selected)
  • Guided tour of Doge’s Palace (if option selected)
  • St. Mark’s Basilica skip the line tickets
  • Skip the line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (if option selected)
  • St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Step into the enchanting world of Venice’s storied past with our meticulously curated guided tour. Traverse the corridors of power at the Doge’s Palace, where Venetian history comes to life amidst opulent halls and hidden chambers. Experience the haunting beauty of the Bridge of Sighs, echoing with the whispers of bygone eras.

Then, behold the breathtaking Basilica of San Marco, adorned with ancient mosaics that shimmer with the passage of time. Marvel at the timeless works of Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese, each stroke a testament to Venetian artistry.

Venture deeper into the heart of Venetian craftsmanship with an exclusive visit to a historic Murano glassworks factory. Witness skilled artisans shape molten glass into intricate works of art, carrying on a tradition centuries in the making.

Join us on this immersive exploration of Venice’s cultural treasures, where each step unveils a new chapter in the city’s rich tapestry of history and artistry.

  • Please ensure that you wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund
  • The attraction or some parts is subject to closure without prior notice for masses and/or special events
  • Please provide the correct contact number and email during the booking process
  • This ticket entitles you to skip the ticket purchasing line, but you may still need to wait in line for access/security purposes
Location
Colonna di San Marco
Piazzetta San Marco
Your guide will be holding a company-branded BLUE FLAG and waiting under the column with the Winged Lion Column 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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Laura_v
Jun 7, 2024
Good tour - Guide was wonderful and informative but not overwhelming with information. Tour included bridge of sighs. Only downside was after tour of Doges and St Marks we were taken to a glass blowing demonstration. I did not think this was included in the tour and I had already been to Murano earlier in the day. Our guide left us there without giving us a chance to tip her and I felt the glass place was trying to hard sell us expensive items.
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Christy_t
Apr 5, 2024
Last minute booking - Great experience exceeded our expectations. Alex did a fantastic job giving us a lot of history in Doge’s Palace. Felt a little rushed towards the end
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Steven_s
Aug 20, 2024
Not as advertised - What was advertised is not what we received. The activity is titled: Doge palace and saint mark’s basilica guided tour fast entry. There were many options to choose from and we selected ‘skip the line tickets’. Obviously there was no tour and this was entry only and that was ok for us. When we met the guide at the arranged spot she only had tickets to saint mark’s basilica and not to the doges palace. In my opinion this is false advertising. We checked all through the fine print and no where did it say that entry was only to the basilica and not to the palace as well. The guide was very apologetic but could do nothing to help us in the moment. We have booked many tours through Viator and have been satisfied with all of them with the exception of this one.
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Linda_m
Jul 14, 2024
Waste of Time - Very boring, didn’t explain anything of importance except the name of the author who painted a picture. Ended in a glass place that our tour didnt include access to. Very rushed and disorganised
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Mary_w
Jun 19, 2024
Guide cancellation - The Guide cancelled the Tour at the last minute because not enough people had signed up. Very disappointing. Could not reschedule tour because we were leaving.
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Rltdesigns
Jun 13, 2024
Horrible customer service - We ran 5 minutes late due to our ship having delay in port both viator and contact phone number did not work and requested meeting place to get tickets /join group. No response till much later had to rebuy tickets and audio guide horrible
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