Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark's & Doge's Palace

Discover the hidden gems of Venice on a 4-hour walking tour. Explore off the beaten track, visit the iconic Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica, and learn about the city’s rich history.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area.
    A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins,…
What's Included
  • 4-hour guided tour with a local professional guide
  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
  • Live tour commentary in English, French, German, Spanish
  • Entrance fees included with skip-the-line access
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
  • Secret itineraries
  • The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
Additional Information

Embark on a comprehensive guided walk that integrates the best ways to experience Venice, including less-travelled paths away from popular tourist attractions for a more comprehensive understanding of the city. As part of the tour, you’ll gain priority access to two monumental attractions in Venice: Saint Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace.
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Location
TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point
Calle larga de l'Ascension
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Elaine_s
Sep 18, 2025
4 hour Venice walking tour - Fantastic experience! Our guide Elizabeth was so knowledgeable and shared so much history. Would definitely recommend this tour
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Marit_d
Jun 17, 2025
Venetian history in a nutshell! - Katarina was an excellent tour guide, full of wonderful stories to help us understand her home, Venice
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Olivierdc5951dd
May 30, 2025
To be done absolutely, by all. - Thanks to Barbara, our guide. Very nice and very cultivated! Discover the alleys of Venice and then the must-sees (Basilica of St Mark and Doge's Palace) 4 full hours, thank you again Barbara
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Terrijo_g
Jun 6, 2024
Recommend - Although a little hard to understand our guide at times, he was very knowledgeable and took his time. Answered questions. Would def recommend.
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U8567wileslies
May 20, 2024
10/10!!! - An AMAZING tour with a super knowledgeable guide. Our favorite tour of the entire trip. The skip the line access made both the basilica and palace very efficient, and we had a perfect amount of time to take in all the beauty.
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Chris_r
May 22, 2023
Quick way to see so much! - Perfect way to see a lot in 1/2 day. In the early morning we walked Venice with a knowledgable tour guide than went back to the meeting point and had a few min to grab a coffee than we met up with more people for the basilica and palace. So much to see inside but this tour got it all in. Your ticket also includes neighboring museums!
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258ramonaj
Jan 29, 2023
Perfect walking tour of Venice - Great tour, just the right length, very knowledgeable guide. We were lucky to only have 6 in the morning part of the tour. It got a little crowded for the second half, but manageable.
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K9843yuphilips
Jul 30, 2023
Well rounded tour and great tour guide. - Great tour with insights into the city and things to observe about the buildings. Palace and Basilica are two top sites and worth seeing, but the city tour adds a lot to the appreciation and understanding of Venice.
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Thomas
Jan 9, 2023
Very good for the first trip to venice. - The tour itself was very good. But we had troubles with teh meeting place. Therea are two different places mention in the ticket. Be sure to choose the right one. Its not that place direct at the macus place. So we missed the first tour and had to book a new one at the next day. And we have to pay twice - late we got back the money for the first tour very soon. Take some snack and something to drink with you, 4 hours walking is not so short.
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Gustavocabrils
May 2, 2023
DON'T THINK OF IT, THEY'LL BITTER YOUR DAY - After meeting us under the clock tower in San Marcos Square, warning us very well that nothing would be refunded if we did not show up and giving us two contact phones, we were in the agreed place 20 minutes before the time. NOBODY showed up or answered us by phone (the office indicated that they opened at 9:15 and the “emergencies” message was not taken by anyone. We had to go to the tourist office where we were told that the meeting point of the TURIVA agency was another. We went there and the poor man who attended the kiosk called us to visit in the afternoon. After a few minutes we were called from the tour operator (Venice Events) so that we would go to 10:30 to do the tour. Since I was surprised because the kiosk guy had told me that “the same tour” only repeated in the afternoon, I told them to assure me that it was the same and in Spanish, they said yes and we went. The contracted 4-hour tour that included guided Venice poe ride, and also guided Basilica and Palace tours, stayed on a 2-hour tour without the city walk. Obviously, since it is practically impossible to contact TURIVA, I called Venice, where I was told that I had to talk to Turiva as it was a shared activity and they had done their part. Please request a refund of 60 euros (the activity of the ride is 29 per person according to the kiosk). I have been approved one of 47.99 (23,995 per person ????) that does not cover at all our wasted time, frustration, or fair price (pay 2 MONTHS ago in advance 223 euros for the “experience”) I won't discuss any more but I DON'T ADVISE ANYONE TO HIRE WITH THIS AGENCY.
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From $157
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).