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St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs

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Visit St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in the format that suits you, guided or self-paced. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and walk the New Prisons after the palace's historic rooms.

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This listing bundles several ways to see the monuments around St. Mark's Square.

The independent version combines host assistance at the basilica with audio commentary, followed by a self-paced visit to Doge's Palace. Guided versions add an English-speaking licensed guide, with terrace access in the relevant upgrade, and a private basilica visit and a palace-only audio ticket are also offered.

The palace route covers historic rooms, the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons, and qualifying tickets include the museums around the square. Reviewers praised a guide who brought the palace's prisoners and visitors to life.

Basilica admission and terrace access depend on the option.

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Address

Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683g, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy · Venezia
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Hours

Daily departures between 9:00 and 12:00 and between 14:00 and 16:00, ~2.5 hours.
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Check which option you book, since the palace-only ticket excludes the basilica and guide
  • departures run 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
  • allow about 2.5 hours.
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Reviews

Siulong – Netherlands | September 19, 2026 Denise was friendly and entertaining, and the monuments were impressive. The microphone occasionally cut out while walking, but she repeated information to compensate.

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