With the terraces? in our Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours comparison. Both sites with tickets from €71 per person, English only, terraces excluded; choose the terrace tier for balcony access. 4.71, 5,991 reviews.
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Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Skip the line into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with a guide in a couple of hours, crossing the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons on the way. Tiers add the basilica terraces or early palace entry; sites can close for high tide or services with no refund, and hotel pickup is not included. 4.71 from 5,991 reviews at €71 per person.
With skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide, you’ll explore Venice’s top two landmarks, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, in just two unforgettable hours. Wander the gilded council rooms in the Doge's Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, uncover enthralling stories of power and politics, and marvel at the golden mosaic ceiling in St. Mark's Basilica. Note: If you select the Private Legendary Venice option (max 6 people) or Legendary Venice with Terraces option at time of booking, you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to admire beautiful views from the balcony over St. Mark's Square. These options have a tour duration of 3 hours.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #11 of 26 | €71 | 2h–3h | 4.71 (5991) | shared, max 6 |
| Venice Deluxe Tour | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared |
| Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (421) | private |
| Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | shared |
Ranked #11 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €580, median €105; typical length 3h. 3 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours
This tour runs daily, with 9 start times between 08:00 and 15:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
Tour ends in St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco).
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| 3+ days | Full refund |
| 0-3 days | No refund |