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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Audio Guided Tour

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Overview

Securing tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica can be challenging, especially during busy seasons, with long queues and limited availability on-site. Our skip-the-line ticket offers a stress-free solution, allowing you to bypass the crowds and enjoy a seamless entry. Paired with our carefully designed audioguide, which is continuously refined for the best experience, you’ll gain fascinating insights into Venice’s history and culture. Our dedicated staff will assist you at the meeting point, helping you set up the audioguide app, providing internet access, and ensuring your visit begins smoothly. This ticket is ideal for those who value flexibility, offering the freedom to explore at your own pace while enjoying an immersive, enriching journey through Venice’s iconic landmarks.

What's Included

  • (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana)
  • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Square Museums

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazzetta San Marco
    30100 Venezia VE, Italy

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    P.za San Marco, 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

    What To Expect

    Piazza San Marco

    Your experience begins at a designated meeting point near St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll meet a coordinator who will assist you in collecting your skip-the-line tickets and audio guide. They will provide clear instructions on how to use the audio guide and access each attraction.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. Mark's Basilica

    Skip the lines and enter the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica. Inside, your audio guide will lead you through the main nave, where you can admire the basilica’s awe-inspiring golden mosaics and Byzantine design. Inside, you’ll gain insights into the rich history of the basilica, including the famous bronze horses and the stories of Venice’s connection to the Byzantine Empire.
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    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Doge's Palace

    Next, use your skip-the-line access to enter the Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. With your audio guide, explore the grand halls adorned with magnificent artwork by Venetian masters. Walk through the Hall of the Great Council, the seat of Venice’s government, and learn about the Doge’s role in shaping the city’s political and maritime history.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bridge of Sighs

    Your audio guide will then take you across the Bridge of Sighs, once a passageway for prisoners heading to their cells. Discover the poignant stories of the bridge’s history and why it holds such a bittersweet place in Venetian lore.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Palazzo delle Prigioni

    Conclude your Doge’s Palace visit by exploring the prison cells, where your audio guide will reveal tales of famous prisoners like Casanova and the stark conditions they endured. This chilling part of the tour contrasts with the opulence of the palace’s grand halls.Your visit concludes with the freedom to continue exploring St. Mark’s Square or other nearby attractions at your own pace. This self-guided experience, enhanced by the informative audio guide, offers flexibility and rich insights, allowing you to enjoy Venice’s history and beauty on your own terms.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Audio Guided Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-15932P113

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Audio Guided Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana).
    • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace.
    • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Square Museums.
    • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.
    • Audio Guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Audio Guided Tour is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Audio Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana)
    • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
    • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Square Museums
    • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
    • Audio Guide

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