Special Early Entrance Doge's Palace - St. Mark's Basilica and its Terrace Tour
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11 Ratings
Venice
Experience the magic of Venice with a special early entrance tour of Doge's Palace and skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and its terrace. Marvel at the opulence, admire panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture and history.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Your guide will firstly accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. This Venetian Gothic architectural masterpiece is said to have been built in 1340 and extended and modified throughout the following centuries. Being one of the main landmarks of Venice, this was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.

The Doges palace acted as the heart of all affairs of the which constituted with a central body and imposing towers at the corners, helping form this masterful gothic architectural wonder.

The Doge’s Palace offers an extraordinary experience for anyone interested in this magical floating city and the designs of the interior of the palace decorated in gold along with the elegance of the Verona marbles is sure to impress you by its luxurious nature. You will then get to pass across the famous Bridge of Sighs “Il Ponte dei Sospiri” that connect to the new prisons, your guide will explain the interesting stories that lie behind this unique name.

What's Included
  • Expert local guide service included
  • Use of headsets for clear guidance
  • Exclusive early entry to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with rooftop access
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Obtain priority entry to the Doge’s Palace before regular opening hours, giving you the opportunity to admire its beauty in a unique setting.

Get Skip-the-line priority admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and its terrace, where you’ll be able to appreciate the lavishness of the Basilica while taking in the sweeping vistas of Piazza San Marco, the island of San Giorgio, the Campanile, and the Clock Tower.

Surrender yourself to the enchanting aura of Venice and fall head over heels for its culture, spirituality, art and cuisine, all the while in awe of the city’s amazing architecture and rich history.

  • 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
Location
Column of Saint Mark
Column of Saint Mark, 30100 Venezia VE – In front of or under the Columns of San Marco (Under the Column of the Lion) You will find our guide with a white sign with a company logo Wander in Italy
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Catherine_w
Oct 31, 2023
Room to Breathe - Skipping the crowds with time to fully appreciate the grandeur of the Doge's Palace/St Mark's Basilica was worth every penny. The guide was fantastic and the pace was perfect before all the crowds poured in. A lovely memory of Venice!
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Simon_h
Sep 24, 2023
A great guided tour. Excellent. - Great guide with lots of historic information. Good group size. Timing worked perfectly. A great experience. Highly recommended.
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Christopher_h
Aug 5, 2023
Must do - Francesca our guide was a wealth of knowledge. An amazing tour of two amazing places. Historical art, architecture, and history made for lifelong memories. Even the teens were fully engaged and attentive. Bypassing the lines was well worth the price.
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Andrew_w
Jul 13, 2023
Good tour to avoid some of the crowds. - Great comprehensive tour with a good guide. Well worth getting into the palace early to avoid the heat and crowds.
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Maureen_l
Jun 5, 2023
Early entrance is the best! - The early entrance tour helped us to beat the crowds! Our guide was knowledgeable and shared so much fascinating information!
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Michaelt_k
Mar 28, 2023
Our best tour in Venice! - This tour was fantastic and due to our exceptional guide. We have forgotten her name but she was one of the best tour guides we have had and we have traveled all over the world. She was very knowledgeable and interesting. The tour was just as described, and more. Thank you! Highly recommend this tour!
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I5412skfrancescos
Feb 14, 2023
great experience - Incredible experience! My wife and I were thrilled to have privileged access to the Doge's Palace, skipping the long line even though it was early in the morning. It was also spectacular to visit St. Mark's and be able to climb the terrace.
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Karamtracyke
May 8, 2024
Tour not to be missed! - Alessia our guide was really good. the tour was very informative and really went straight to the point. Would Recommend to everyone
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Sharon_n
Mar 25, 2023
Very good to have early... - Very good to have early access ticket , guide made it interesting and we went at a good pace although in the palace at times it felt a little rushed and we weren’t able to visit all the rooms
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Cathy_t
Sep 10, 2023
Disappointing - We had an early bird tour for 10 people and was able to see Dode Palace, but during the break, the 10 of us in our group heard the guide say we had one hour before going to the palace, and she took us to our meeting spot and left us and did not return. Therefore, we missed the Basilica part of the tour. She did not try to, make arrangements for us to get in just said so sorry and left us again. She later stated she told us 10 minutes instead of one hour. How do 10 people hear one hour? Viator was very good with responding to my complaint and sent us our 10 tickets, but neglected to tell us that we had to return to the Basilica promptly to use the tickets that same day . We assumed that they would be for the next day since we were so late for the entrance by then. We did not get to you use those tickets and we’re very disappointed especially with our guide and her no care attitude. The first part tomorrow to the palace was very good.
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