• Piazza San Marco - Gather at the column topped with a lion to meet the guide.
• Basilica di San Marco - Enjoy a skip-the-line entrance to the basilica and explore the Pala Oro, a unique and intact example of Gothic goldsmith’s work of significant size. Visit the Museum and the Marcian quadriga with its four horses, accessible through an exhibition of stone fragments and capitals from the late antique and mid-Byzantine era. The four horses, originally on the loggia of the Basilica of San Marco until 1977, were replaced by replicas after restoration and have been housed in the museum since 1982 for preservation.
• Doge’s Palace - Experience a preferential entrance to the former Venetian government site. A professional guide will lead you through the important institutional rooms of the Doge’s Palace, showcasing masterpieces by Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
• Ponte dei Sospiri - Walk across the renowned Bridge of Sighs and discover the story behind its name.

• Skip the line St. Mark’s Basilica
• Private tour
• Skip the line Entrance to Doge’s Palace
• Professional art historian guide

• Gratuities
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entrance fees

This guided tour includes visits to the key rooms within the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica, including sites like the golden Pala Oro and the Museum with the Horses Loggia. The Doge’s quarters, the Bridge of Sights and the Prisons will also be part of the exploration and the artistry of Titian, Giorgione, and Tintoretto will be marveled at. The guide will also facilitate expedited entry into St Mark’s Basilica to marvel at its splendid architecture and mosaic work. The Pala d’Oro, positioned behind the main altar, is a unique example of large Gothic jewellery that is still in its original condition. The Museum provides the opportunity to observe the opulence of the works of Flemish and Medicean tapestry whilst the Horses Loggia is the final stop on the museum tour. Up until 1977, this was the location of the Basilica of San Marco but was replaced following restoration work and transferred to the museum in 1982 due to necessity for preservation.

• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
• Child under 18 old must provide valid ID to have reduced price to museums
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the museums or churches
• It is forbidden to enter the Basilica with luggage, backpacks or voluminous bags.
• 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
• St Mark’s Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person.

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