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15 Best Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours In Venice

The best of Venice and the lagoon.

The 15 most popular doge's palace & st mark's basilica tours in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.

15 Best Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours In Venice

If you would rather see Venice with a guide, The Abroad Guide ranks the Burano, Torcello and Murano boat tour with glassblowing, and the official Venezia Unica site has the wider details. The Venice museums site has the wider regional guide.

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - St. Mark’s Square to the terrace: bronze horses and lagoon views
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

1.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

Skip long waits for Doge’s Palace and see St. Mark’s from the terrace, plus Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons in 3 hours.

Most Popular 4.7

“I had an amazing experience on this tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, including the terrace. Everything was well organized, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, making the rich history and stunning architecture come alive. Walking through the Doge’s Palace and across the Bridge of Sighs was both fascinating and…”

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Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - Piazza San Marco at the start: set your bearings fast
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Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

2.Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

Skip lines at St Mark’s and Doge’s Palace with a guided walk through key rooms, Bridge of Sighs, plus optional terrace or balcony views.

4.5

“My tour was changed the day before. I did not realize it was changed to a 6 1/2 hour tour from a 2 1/2 hour tour fortunately for me, that worked out beautifully. The all day Venice tour is comprehensive with a walking section through the streets, a gondola, a ride, a break for lunch…”

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Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs: Art, Power, and a Route That Makes Sense
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Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket - The Views You Actually Came For: Domes, Lagoon, and 360° Photo Spots
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Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark’s Square History Gallery Ticket

Venice: Walking tour, Doge Palace, & St. Mark's Basilica - First Stop: Doge’s Palace and the Weight of Venetian Power
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Venice: Walking tour, Doge Palace, & St. Mark’s Basilica

Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride - Stop 1: St. Mark’s Basilica entry without the long queue headache
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Best Of Venice: Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

6.Best Of Venice: Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

A tight, guided loop through St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, finished with a canal gondola ride—efficient, small-group, and worth the skip.

4.5

“Chilly in winter, even inside because of no heat. We had great directions for meet up point and our guide Phillip was fantastic!”

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Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option - Basilica di San Marco: mosaics, meaning, and what the rules require
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Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

7.Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

Skip-the-line Venice highlights: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, plus optional Campanile views and terrace access.

5.0

“We signed up for a small group tour of Venice but when the other 2 people didn't show up, it turned into a private tour with Simonetta. Honestly, lucky us! Right from the start at the tour office, Simonetta eased us in with a mini history lesson about how Venice began and why it became…”

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St. Mark Basilica: The Shining Cathedral Tour - 3 Basilicas Pass - The “3 Basilicas Pass” effect: how the extra tickets add real value
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St. Mark Basilica: The Shining Cathedral Tour – 3 Basilicas Pass

8.St. Mark Basilica: The Shining Cathedral Tour – 3 Basilicas Pass

Skip-the-line guided visit to St. Mark’s Golden Basilica plus VR square history and extra basilica tickets with the 3 Basilicas Pass.

4.5

“We were unavoidably delayed. Went to the Venice Tours location and told they could not put us in another tour or provide a refund. Very disappointing experience.”

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Venice's Icons: Basilica, Doge Palace, Rialto & Optional Gondola - St Mark’s Basilica: Golden Mosaics With Fewer Waits
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Venice’s Icons: Basilica, Doge Palace, Rialto & Optional Gondola

All-Inclusive Tour: Doge Palace, St Mark's Basilica & Square - St Mark’s Square to Marco Polo’s House: why the walk is the point
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All-Inclusive Tour: Doge Palace, St Mark’s Basilica & Square

Venice: Doge Palace Guided Tour & Secret Itineraries Option - Getting there: short walks, tight spaces, and the bag rule
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Venice: Doge Palace Guided Tour & Secret Itineraries Option

Doge's Palace: Priority Ticket, GuideBook & Optional Bell Tower - Inside the Doge’s Palace: power rooms, art, and the Bridge of Sighs
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Doge’s Palace: Priority Ticket, GuideBook & Optional Bell Tower

St. Mark's Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour - Doge’s Palace: power, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs moment
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St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour

13.St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour

Venice skip-the-line Basilica and Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, plus Murano glass and Burano lace by water taxi.

4.5

“The visit was very well coordinated and managed. The guide Monica was very good in her communication, explaining clearly the history behind each painting or monument. The pace was a leisure one with not making everyone hurry. The only issue was since it was Sunday, we were not able to enter St. Mark's Church which…”

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St. Mark's Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery - Before You Go: Dress Code, ID, and the Real Ticket Pickup Trap
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St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

14.St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

Skip the lines at St. Mark’s with optional live guidance, byzantine-focused audio on your phone, and a Venice Gallery VR history circuit.

3.5

“We had visited Venice in the past, but never had time to see St. Marks. The church is amazing and well worth your time. The audio works well and is a must to fully enjoy the chursh”

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Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride - Start smart at Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto (and don’t lose time)
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Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark’s Doge Palace Gondola Ride

15.Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark’s Doge Palace Gondola Ride

A 4.5-hour private Venice tour that sprints through St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, and ends with a 30-minute private gondola ride.

5.0

“Great tour! Our tour guide was wonderful and we learned so much about Venice from her. My fiance and I had a private Venice in a day tour. Would highly recommend.”

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