St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Experience priority access to two iconic Venetian landmarks on a guided two-hour tour. Marvel at St. Mark's Basilica's golden mosaics depicting saints, prophets, and biblical scenes. Learn about the rich history of the Doge's Palace, once the centre of Venetian governance.
Highlights
- Experience priority access to two iconic Venetian landmarks on a guided two-hour tour.
- Marvel at St. Mark's Basilica's golden mosaics depicting saints, prophets, and biblical scenes.
- Learn about the rich history of the Doge's Palace, once the centre of Venetian governance.
About this experience
St. Mark's Basilica, situated on the eastern end of St. Mark's Square, serves as the cathedral church for the Archdiocese of Venice and holds the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist, the city's patron saint. The basilica is connected to the Doge's Palace, a Venetian Gothic structure dating back to 1340. It once served as the residence for the Duke of Venice and later as a prison before being converted into a museum in 1923.