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Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk

4.66(58)Venice· Canals · quiet morningsEnglish3 options

Unlock the secrets of Venice in just 3 unforgettable hours. Step into the heart of the floating city and discover its rich past through two of its most iconic landmarks: the Doge’s Palace and the majestic St Mark’s Basilica. Meet your expert guide in St Mark’s Square and get immersed in centuries of political and religious power. Skip the lines to explore the Doge’s Palace: grand halls, secret prisons, and masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto. Then access St Mark’s Basilica and its exclusive terraces — a rare, breathtaking view over the city. This small-group tour is only in English to ensure a high-quality, engaging experience. Ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors. Looking for the full Venice experience? Choose the 7-hour upgrade: start with a walking tour through hidden alleys and iconic sights, enjoy a 30-min gondola ride, and then join the same guided visit of Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Select the correct option at checkout for the full experience.

Languages
English

What's included

Guided walking tour + 30mins Gondola Ride (If upgrade option purchased)
Skip the line entrance to San Mark's Basilica
Access to the Prisons of the Doge’s Palace
St. Mark's Basilica visit with exclusive acccess to terraces (€24)
Licensed English speaking guide
Palazzo Ducale visit

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

Choose a tour option · 3

3 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Doge’s & St Mark’ Basilica
Duration: 3 hours Guided Tour: Skip the line for a 3h tour of Venice’s top landmarks, with access to stunning mosaics, grand halls & panoramic terraces!
Venice Full Day Upgrade
Duration: 7 hours Guided tour: Includes the Doge’s Palace and Basilica + a walking tour and a 30-mins gondola ride for the most complete Venice experience!
Private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
Private option: Private Venice experience: skip the lines at Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s with exclusive Sky Walk access for your group

Where you'll be

from€129/person
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Where this sits in Venice

Venice is about 11 min by road from Venice Marco Polo Airport. Extraordinary and genuinely crowded, and the two are easy to reconcile: stay the night. The day trippers leave around six, and the city that is left — quiet canals, lit windows, footsteps — is the one worth coming for.

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