Museums

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide and Guidebook

Name: St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide and Guidebook
Start: 2024-11-21T11:30:00
End: 2024-11-21T13:35:00
Location: Venice

St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace exterior with tourists in Venice, Italy.

Tour guide leading a group of tourists in front of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, with skip-the-line tickets, under a clear blue sky

Aerial view of Doge's Palace in Venice, a popular destination for tourists with priority tickets and audio guidebook

Walk through Venice's fascinating history as you discover St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace with the help of an audio guide and guidebook.

Highlights

Experience the wonders of Venice with the ease of skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks, St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Learn all about the basilica’s exquisite golden mosaics showcasing 800 hundred years of artistic styles with the help of an audio guide and guidebook.
Discover scenes from Saint Mark's life in the Zen Chapel vault and the treasury's 250+ artifacts. Then, skip the line to explore the nearby Doge's Palace.
With a printed guide as your compass to Doge's Palace, stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.
Fun fact: the famous bronze horses of St. Mark's Basilica were looted from Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
Audio guide for St. Mark’s Basilica
Printed guidebook for Doge’s Palace
Priority access to Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library (as per option selected)
Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi (as per option selected)
Access to prisons and Bridge of Sighs (as per option selected)
Access to St. Mark's Bell Tower (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Access to Pala d'Oro, Basilica's terrace, and St. Mark's Museum

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Bickel

4/5

Oct, 2024

Fast-track entry - but St. Mark's Basilica was too full and you were only passed through. The Doge's Palace was the real experience. Magnificent

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Nick

3/5

Oct, 2024

Visiting the venues was amazing. However, the partner chosen by Headout (The Tour Shop) was awful! I evening before to collect tickets and was told rather rudely that they wouldn't have them until the morning at "9am or perhaps 9.30". The following morning the 'shop' didn't open until 0930 despite it saying it would be 0900, and there was already a queue. The guidebook was a generic guide to Venice which was pointless - the implication was that the guide would befor the Basilica and the Doge's Palace; the audio guide required downloading an App which I didn't do because I simply didn't trust either Headout or The Tour Shop!!! I also now receive unsolicited emails which I now have to find out how to unsubscribe from because there is no way to do it from the email.

Vivienne

4/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide was wonderfully knowledgeable and brought history to life. Artwork amazing and coming into St Peters Basilica from tombs quite memorable. Extremely disappointed time in sulistine chapel was almost nonexistent- the guards pushed us throught so fast non stop at any point and barely saw anything being hered through the crowd.

Elizabeth

4/5

Sep, 2024

What a beautiful church! Knowing St. Mark is entombed there, was fascinating! Thank you for preserving this beautiful area.

Amanda

4/5

Sep, 2024

The Basilica was stunning but doesn't take long to be ushered through and unfortunately we thought our tickets included the cala d oro and the horse terrace but they didn't so double check if you want to do those. More impressed by Doges palace and much less crowded also amazing views. The museum was a surprise as was impressive and a welcome quiet place. The cafe is lovely and the best views of St marks square

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Your experience

Discover Venetian history and architecture

Bypass the long queue and step into St. Mark's Basilica, which features mosaics made of gold, glass, and stones depicting parts of Saint Mark’s life and biblical representations. Keep an eye out for the mosaic representation of Adam and Eve when you make your way to the atrium. While gliding through the geometric flooring and domed structures, you'll witness intricate patterns that are an ode to Byzantine art. As you explore, your audio guide will bring to life the stories behind the treasury, which houses many relics, including hardstone vessels, a rock crystal jug, and a rare turquoise glass bowl.

Peek into a world of power

From the Basilica, it's a short walk to the Doge's Palace, a Gothic masterpiece that once housed the heart of Venetian power. With a printed guide to help you find your way, climb up the golden staircase and enter the Doge’s Apartments, which features engraved wooden ceilings and marble chimneys. Make your way to the Hall of the Great Council, where the Doge once sat in the center and headed plenary sessions, and then explore the armory, which houses over 2000 artifacts. Don't miss the famous Bridge of Sighs, a reminder of darker Venetian history, connecting the palace to the prison.

Operating hours

The Doge's Palace

Monday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM

St. Mark's Bell Tower

Monday	09:30 AM - 09:15 PM	last entry 08:45 PM
Tuesday	09:30 AM - 09:15 PM	last entry 08:45 PM
Wednesday	09:30 AM - 09:15 PM	last entry 08:45 PM
Thursday	09:30 AM - 09:15 PM	last entry 08:45 PM
Friday	09:30 AM - 09:15 PM	last entry 08:45 PM
Saturday	09:30 AM - 09:15 PM	last entry 08:45 PM
Sunday	09:30 AM - 09:15 PM	last entry 08:45 PM

St. Mark's Basilica

Monday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Tuesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Wednesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Thursday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Friday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Saturday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Sunday	02:00 PM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind oversized luggage is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
Strict dress code: shorts, hats, short skirts, sleeveless shirts, bare feet, loose clothing, and see-through clothing are not allowed inside the Basilica. It is imperative that the guests cover their knees and shoulders while entering the Basilica.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

The Marciana Library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.