Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights

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About this activity

Join a Semi-private Venice Combo tour, limited to just six guests, for an intimate journey through the city’s highlights and skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Begin in Campo San Giacometto at Venice’s oldest church, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, and explore the neighborhood of Marco Polo. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica for its shimmering mosaics. Then visit the stately Doge’s Palace, home to 120 Doges over seven centuries. Walk through ornate chambers, the Bridge of Sighs, and haunting prison cells. With a knowledgeable guide and exclusive access, discover Venice’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners in one unforgettable tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: LivTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Skip the line entrance into St. Mark's Basilica
Included: Hall of the Great Council
Included: Priority entrance into Doge's Palace
Included: Church of San Giacomo di Rialto
Included: Expert English Speaking guide
Included: Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Included: Bridge of Sighs
Included: Rialto bridge

Itinerary

Venice

2 hours

Campo San Giacometto

Church of San Giacomo di Rialto

Rialto bridge

The Grand Canal

Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

end in St. Mark’s square
Venice

2 hours

Lunch Break

The cost of lunch is NOT included
St. Mark's Basilica

one hour Admission included

Visit St Mark's Basilica with skip the line access

An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Palazzo Ducale

1 h 30 min Admission included

Visit the Doge's Palace and end the tour in St Mark's square

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in Campo San Giacometto al Rialto, Ponte Rialto.

End point

Using your ticket

Please meet your guide 15 minutes before the tour start time.

An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: this tour is a combination at a discounted rate of two of our most popular tours—Highlights of Venice Walking Tour and St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace Tour. The walking tour duration is two hours and the St. Mark’s and Doge’s palace is two and a half hours, giving you two hours of free time for a leisurely lunch in between and to make your way back to the meeting point. You will be informed of the exact start times and meeting points of each tour upon booking.
An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
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.
The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.