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Venice

Early Entry Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Terraces Tour

Skip the LineGuided Tour

Walk Bridge of Sighs, skip-the-lines, and visit the top of the basilica with a small group

Skip the LineGuided Tour

4.94

(172)

2.5 h

Max 15 Guests

If navigating the crowds and only seeing Venice's landmarks from the outside feels unsatisfying, this tour is the perfect solution. The Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica are stunning, but their true allure lies beneath their grand facades. Join an expert guide to explore magnificent paintings, walk the Bridge of Sighs, uncover hidden stories in golden mosaics, and enjoy sweeping views from the Basilica’s terrace. With early entry, you’ll experience Venice’s famous sites without the hassle.

What's included

Itinerary

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Meeting and drop-off point

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4.94

172 Ratings

165

Beautiful Venitian Art and Architecture

Joseph V.

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October 21, 2025

Had a very pleasant tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Our guide was extremely well versed in history, and spoke English clearly. She was very helpful addressing our accessibility needs (electric wheel chair, but could transfer and climb small stairs). We were able to see EVERYTHING in spite of our limitations. We spent NO time in lines, and really maximized our limited time in Venice. This tour provided great value!

Ashley C.

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October 17, 2025

Shirley G.

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October 12, 2025

They cancelled it last minute, ruined our trip. Didn't even try and accommodate us.

Nadia H.

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October 12, 2025

Terrible customer service!!!

Brendan M.

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October 10, 2025

Terence P.

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October 10, 2025

Beautifully Linked

Joan C.

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October 10, 2025

Maximum sights, minimum waiting. The terraces and the palace were absolutely brilliant!!

John P.

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October 05, 2025

Seamless and superb

Bradley R.

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October 05, 2025

This combined tour is the best way to see the two key buildings in Venice efficiently and with depth. Our guide was engaging & knowledgeable made the Doge's Palace tour incredibly interesting and the highlight for us were the St. Mark's Terraces that offered breathtaking views of Venice!! 100/100 recommended

Joel T.

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October 03, 2025

Joel T.

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October 03, 2025

Magical

Raymond A.

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October 01, 2025

This tour captured the magic and historical context of Venice perfectly. The Basilica terraces are a highlight!

Highly Recommended

Leslie C.

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September 28, 2025

Each part of the tour was accessible and entertaining for everyone. If you want to see the best of St. Mark's and Doge's Palace efficiently and intelligently- book this.

Fantastic Experience

Stephanie S.

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September 25, 2025

Everything was organized perfectly! Skipping the lines made our limited time so much more worthwhile!! Our guide Enrico, was phenomenal—knowledgeable, humorous & kept the group engaged!

History Comes Alive

Stephen R.

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September 22, 2025

Alberto, our guide was exceptional made history came alive in the Doge's Palace. The unique privilege of visiting St. Mark's Terraces for those incredible city views was the perfect complement- we had truly immersive experience.

Top Notch Experience

Debra F.

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September 19, 2025

The Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Terraces in one efficient and informative tour! The terrace offered the best views of the city! Our guide Fabio, was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging made the Doge's Palace fascinating!!

Virginia H.

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September 16, 2025

Simply Amazing

Sarah W.

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September 16, 2025

Every part of this tour was excellent! From our guide's knowledge to the stunning art in the Doge's Palace while St. Mark's Terraces offered some of the most stunning views of Venice.

Elinor W.

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September 15, 2025

Cultural Feast

Brenda B.

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September 13, 2025

So much history and art packed into a few hours- It was a cultural feast! The Doge's Palace is truly amazing!!

Unforgettable Views & History

Connor R.

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September 10, 2025

The views from St. Mark's Terraces and Doge's Palace history was unforgettable! Our guide was excellent brought centuries of Venetian power and art to life! This tour is a comprehensive and would highly recommend it everyone!!

Carolyn B.

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September 10, 2025

Carolyn B.

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September 10, 2025

Must-Do Tour

Hailey H.

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September 07, 2025

This tour was brilliant! The Doge's Palace is phenomenal and our guide illuminated its political and artistic significance perfectly! The bonus of access to St. Mark's Terraces for the epic views was just the icing on the cake!!

Barry M.

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September 06, 2025

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What's included

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Meeting point at Doge's Palace​

Explore the grand courtyard and Giants' Staircase

Tour the opulent halls and private apartments

Cross the Bridge of Sighs

Enter St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access

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Meeting and drop-off point

Important Details

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FAQs

Where to meet?

What should I bring?

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

What happens if it rains?

Is there any chance my tour might be canceled?

Is there a dress code to enter the Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica?

Do Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica ever experience sudden closures?

Is lunch or dinner included in the price of the tour?

Can I bring my kids, and do I have to pay for them?

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

Where does this tour end?

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