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St Mark's Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower

Name: St Mark's Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Take a small-group tour of Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with a local guide. Pass through the Bridge of Sighs and prison corridors, then study the basilica's mosaics up close.

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Full description

This small-group visit covers Venice's main civic and religious monuments over about four hours. Priority tickets lead into Doge's Palace, where ceremonial rooms and major artworks explain the government of the former republic, and the route continues through the Bridge of Sighs and the prison areas.

In St. Mark's Basilica the guide explains the mosaics, architecture and history.

Optional versions add the History Gallery's virtual reality presentation or an independent Campanile visit by lift for views over the city and lagoon. Museum, terrace and Pala d'Oro admission are not standard.

Reviewers mentioned knowledgeable guides and clear explanations.

In St. Mark's Basilica the guide explains the mosaics, architecture and history.

Reviewers mentioned knowledgeable guides and clear explanations.

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Address

Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy · Venezia

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Hours

Daily guided departure at 11:15, ~4 hours.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

Best time

morning or lunchtime

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

The guided departure is at 11:15 and the visit takes about four hours
the Campanile visit is independent, not guided
extra museum tickets are for self-guided visits only.

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Reviews

Jane – Australia | June 17, 2026 Eleanor's personal knowledge of Venice enriched the palace and basilica tour. The traveller also enjoyed the independently visited bell tower and its views.

GetYourGuide traveler

1/5

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