--- title: Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 1365 duration_minutes: 190 languages: [de, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 of 26 (Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-tour-with-tickets/ --- # Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets **Guidekin's take:** A small group walk through St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace with pre reserved tickets, plus admission to the Correr, the Archaeological Museum and the Marciana Library to use on your own. Full names must match ID at the basilica, high tide can delay entry, and closures for services are not refunded. 4.61 from 1365 reviews for 3h 10m. ## Overview Experience Venice on an exclusive small group guided tour, designed for a more personalized and enriching adventure. Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and maximize your precious vacation time as you uncover the city's most iconic landmarks, including the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica and the legendary Doge’s Palace — all in just three unforgettable hours. Let an expert local guide bring the city’s history, art, and hidden gems to life with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to make the most of your journey through this one-of-a-kind Italian treasure. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 4 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 3h 10m - Rating: 4.61/5 from 1365 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Walks In Europe ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour English | €99 / person | English | - | | Group Tour German | €99 / person | German | Choose this option for a guided group tour in German with pre-reserved tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. | ## What's included - Expert local guide with insider's knowledge - 3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace - Tickets for the Correr Museum - Admission to National Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana - Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace - Small group tour for a more personalized experience - Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica ## Not included - Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana - Transportation to/from the meeting point ## Itinerary 1. **Venice** (pass by, no stop) - Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets. 2. **Piazza San Marco** (30m) - Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know "the Floating City" and its origins. Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble... 3. **Basilica di San Marco** (30m; admission included) - Continue on to the Basilica of St.Mark, and enter the cathedral with your pre-reserved tickets. Take in its sheer size and the fascinating golden mosaics inside. Learn about the design of the monument, called the Church of Gold, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth... 4. **Palazzo Ducale** (2h; admission included) - Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace. You'll walk straight into this opulent palazzo with our with pre-reserved tickets. Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges through the ornate Gothic architecture of the palace.... 5. **Learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the ...** (pass by, no stop) - Learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice. Listen to the extraordinary story of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice. 6. **Museo Correr** (10m; admission included) - Your admission ticket to the Doges Palace also includes entry to the Correr Museum in St. Mark's Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy. Generally, you can visit the Correr Museum... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.” ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - 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. - Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica. - Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. - Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees. - Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes. - In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time. - If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day - Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour. - Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed, and there is no place to leave them, so you will be denied entry. - Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets. - Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced. - Direct ticket costs for the included attractions are as follows: Doge’s Palace (€27.00) and St. Mark’s Basilica (€12.00). - Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. ## Compared with other Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 26** | €99 | 3h 10m | 4.61 (1365) | shared | | [Venice Deluxe Tour](/italy/venice/tours/venice-deluxe-tour/?format=md) | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared | | [Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour](/italy/venice/tours/private-or-semi-doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-basilica-guided-tour/?format=md) | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (421) | private | | [Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People](/italy/venice/tours/venice-doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-semi-private-tour-max-6-people/?format=md) | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | shared | Ranked #24 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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