Royal Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral & VR Experience
Overview
Experience an exclusive guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, iconic landmarks of Piazza San Marco. Admire the grandeur of the Golden Staircase and stunning artworks in the Doge's Palace, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to explore the historic prisons where Casanova was held, reminiscent of Alcatraz’s mystique.
Visit St. Mark's Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica, to marvel at its glittering mosaics, as dazzling as any European cathedral. Then, enjoy a virtual reality experience at the Gondola Yard of Venice Gallery. With a VR headset, see Piazza San Marco as it once was, imagining the Basilica as the Doge's private chapel and the Palace as a medieval fortress.
Choose the St. Mark's Bell Tower option for panoramic views of Venice, much like viewing New York City from above. An elevator ride to the top offers breathtaking vistas of the domes, St. Mark's Square, and the lagoon. Enhance your visit with an audio guide and digital map for deeper insights.
What's Included
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance
- St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if Legendary Tour Option is selected)
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- Bell Tower Visit (if the option is selected the Basilica visit will be guided from the OUTSIDE ONLY)
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off
- Food & Drinks
- Basilica Admission if the Bell Tower option is selected
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Piazza San Marco (Pass By)
Campanile di San Marco
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- Comfortable shoes suggested.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-21441P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance.
- St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if Legendary Tour Option is selected).
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays).
- Lunch (if option is selected).
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace.
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum.
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected).
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience.
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall).
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected).
- Bell Tower Visit (if the option is selected the Basilica visit will be guided from the OUTSIDE ONLY).
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off.
- Food & Drinks.
- Basilica Admission if the Bell Tower option is selected.
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum.
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library.
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Royal Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral & VR Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Royal Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral & VR Experience 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bridge of Sighs Entrance
- St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace Entrance Ticket (if Legendary Tour Option is selected)
- Skip the line ticket to Marciana Library (Closed on Sundays)
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Skip the Line Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Skip the line ticket to Archeological Museum
- Skip the line Ticket to the St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- History Gallery - Venice in the past VR Experience
- Skip the line Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dancing Hall)
- Guided tour by a qualified guide to Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- Bell Tower Visit (if the option is selected the Basilica visit will be guided from the OUTSIDE ONLY)
- Hotel pickup & Drop Off
- Food & Drinks
- Basilica Admission if the Bell Tower option is selected
- Guided Tour to Archeological Museum
- Guided Tour to Marciana Library
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- Comfortable shoes suggested.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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