Venice Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Discover Venice’s gems with a fast-track tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Uncover history, art, and architecture effortlessly.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - Begin your journey in Venice’s most magnificent square! This breathtaking open-air marvel reflects golden light off centuries of history. It’s the ideal spot to immerse yourself in the enchantment!
  • Doge’s Palace - Enter the opulent realm of Venice’s leaders. With its ornate halls, gilded ceilings, and a hint of drama, this…
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Guided Tour of Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Personal Audio System
  • Complimentary Entry to Museo Correr (not guided)
  • Complimentary Entry to Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana (not guided)
  • Complimentary Entry to…
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Additional Information

Avoid the long queues and explore Venice’s most famous landmarks with this guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Begin your adventure in St. Mark’s Square, the vibrant heart of Venice, before entering the Doge’s Palace, where lavish halls and political intrigue defined the Venetian Republic. Marvel at the exquisite masterpieces that…

Location
P.za San Marco, 658
Piazza San Marco
Meet us in St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco). Walk towards Caffè Florian, the historic café on the side of the square. Our meeting point is just past it in the open square. Look for our team in purple “Crown Tours” t-shirts — easy to spot and ready to welcome you..
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sam_b
Mar 11, 2026
Great tour of an amazing... - Great tour of an amazing couple buildings. The tour guide was amazing. Would recommend to anyone who likes a little more knowledge on their visit.
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Lauren_a
Feb 23, 2026
Great tour at a... - Great tour at a comfortable speed Worth having a guided tour Easy to find based on instructions and well organised
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Kako_c
Jan 25, 2026
passionate guide, know... - passionate guide, know her business well, explained clearly in English about the history, wonderful !
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Lisa_n
Dec 30, 2025
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was exceptional. Very informative and he was very funny and thorough. He deserves many kudos.
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Nancy_h
Dec 26, 2025
Doges Palace absolutely worth seeing! - Our tour guide Marina was excellent! Her English was easy to understand and her love of the Doges Palace was evident. She lives in Venice which made her insider stories even more fun. We would do the tour again with Marina because I am sure we didn't hear everything she could have told us!
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757zeliaf
Dec 23, 2025
Fantastic Tour of Doge’s Palace and Basilica - Our guide was just amazing, so friendly and with vast knowledge, he answered every question in detail. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Scott_r
Nov 5, 2025
Funniest tour guide ever!!! - Marco was hilarious!! Wanted him to hang out with us for the rest of the day!! Great tour! Not too long and not too short. Definitely worth it!!
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Christine_h
Nov 3, 2025
Great Tour with Marco - Marco was an awesome tour guide! The tour ran wonderfully! Filled with knowledge!! I would recommend this tour!
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Tracy_t
Dec 3, 2025
St. Mark's in a Minute - Great way to see 2 venues in a short amount of time. This was our goal and it was achieved. However, do be aware, it's a fast moving tour. So if you want more time, this one may not be for you.
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Christina_l
Mar 9, 2026
Don’t use this vendor. No guide and no refund. - The tour guide didn’t show up and the company has refused to give me a refund. Don’t book this vendor. After messaging me after a no show that it was their fault they still refused to refund me.
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From $103
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).