St. Mark's and Doge's Palace: choose what you want to see

Check your option's price on GetYourGuideThe listing advertises one hour, while the sample visits inside the two main sights total one hundred minutes, before walks or the optional stop. It does not explain the effective length of each option.Final booking with external provider

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Venice · St. Mark's Square

St. Mark's and Doge's Palace: choose what you want to see

8 · 2 Some options cover both main sights; others include only one.

Check your option's price on GetYourGuide Free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand is advertised; check how it applies to named Basilica admission.

Offered by THE TOUR SHOP SRL, this activity brings together guided visits, audio guide options and tickets for sights around St. Mark's Square. Its overall title does not mean every booking includes both the Basilica and Doge's Palace.

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⚡ The advertised duration conflicts with the sample itinerary; check your option's timing. · Prices vary by option and availability. Confirm the current total before paying.

The listing advertises reserve now and pay later, plus free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand. It also calls named Basilica admission non-transferable and non-refundable, without explaining how the terms fit together. Confirm the rules for your option on GetYourGuide.

✔ Some options cover both main sights; others include only one.

✔ Guidance may mean a full tour, a brief introduction or an audio guide.

✔ The meeting point and included admissions depend on the option.

✔ The advertised duration conflicts with the sample itinerary; check your option's timing.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

Comparing ways to visit the sights around St. Mark's Square.
Choosing between a live guide, an initial introduction and an audio guide.
Booking only the sights you actually want to see.

How long does it take?

The listing advertises one hour, while the sample visits inside the two main sights total one hundred minutes, before walks or the optional stop. It does not explain the effective length of each option.

What's included?

Inclusions depend on the option: verify the Basilica, Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs.
Priority entry, New Prisons and the Correr Museum, Marciana Library and Archaeological Museum appear in the formal inclusions list, but their application to some options is unclear.
The description also mentions Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello, the sacristy of Basilica della Salute and Manfrediniana Picture Gallery. They are absent from the formal inclusions list, and the relevant options are unspecified.

Is it worth it?

It can fit if a specific option includes the sights and level of guidance you want. Differences between options matter: check admissions, duration and terms on GetYourGuide.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Read the complete option name, locate ticket collection and confirm whether you will see the Basilica, Doge's Palace or both before setting out.

Choose your sightsLook for a visit covering both monuments, a Doge's Palace ticket or a private Basilica tour. Read the full option name.

Know who guides youSome visits have a live guide; others continue independently. The host-assisted option starts with an introduction in English before the audio guide.

Check admissionPriority entry, the Bridge of Sighs, New Prisons and the square's museums depend on the specific booking.

Plan your arrivalThe meeting point varies by option. Strict punctuality is required, and late arrivals are not accepted.

📖 What you can book

Options include guided visits to both the Basilica and Doge's Palace, a visit with Basilica terrace access, a private Basilica tour with a dedicated guide and visits using audio guides.

The sample itinerary starts at Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683g, 30122 Venezia VE, Italia. It shows a ten-minute walk to the Basilica and a thirty-minute visit, followed by a three-minute walk to Doge's Palace and a seventy-minute visit.

The Bridge of Sighs and Prison Palace follow without stated stop durations. An optional one-hour stop at Correr Museum comes after another five-minute walk. The route may change, and options excluding a sight may not follow it in full.

Sample itinerary Meeting point varies Audio guide options Arrive on time

Before you set off

This activity title covers several experiences; the option you select determines what your visit includes.

Start times and the exact meeting point appear when you check availability for your option. Find the ticket collection point before heading to the monument.

8Eight live guide languages are advertised across the options; check which one your choice offers.

5Five audio guide languages are advertised; availability depends on the option.

2Some options cover both main sights; others include only one.

24Free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand is advertised; check how it applies to named Basilica admission.

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Review summary

GetYourGuide's review summary highlights knowledgeable guides and entry without the usual queues in some experiences.

Points to check

Reviews also ask for clearer inclusions and information on how long the guide stays. Some describe a short introduction followed by an independent visit.

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Comments mention difficulty with the audio guide and finding ticket collection. Check current reviews for your option on GetYourGuide.

Guides, languages and audio

Advertised live guide languages are English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Serbo-Croatian, Italian and Portuguese. Audio guides are advertised in English, Spanish, Italian, German and French. Availability varies by option.

For the host-assisted option, staff take visitors to the Basilica entrance and give an introduction in English. Visitors then use an audio guide and explore Doge's Palace independently. The app audio guide needs internet and headphones; possible data costs are not specified.

The app audio guide requires internet access and headphones. Audio guide

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GetYourGuide shows different amounts for different options, and prices can change. The listing attributes part of the price to named Basilica admission and the rest to visit services; it does not describe these as extra charges. Check the current breakdown and terms for your choice.

Activity providerTHE TOUR SHOP SRL; booking through GetYourGuide.
SightsThe Basilica, Doge's Palace or both, depending on the option.
DurationThe listing says one hour, but the sample itinerary allocates a total of one hundred minutes inside the two sights. Confirm your option's duration.
Meeting pointVaries by option; the sample itinerary starts at Campo S. Zaccaria.
Access and clothingListed as unsuitable for wheelchair users. Shorts, sleeveless clothing and nudity are prohibited.
CancellationA full refund up to 24 hours beforehand is advertised, yet named Basilica admission is described as non-refundable. Confirm how this applies to your booking.

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Prices vary by option and availability. Confirm the current total before paying.

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Who is it for?

It may suit you if you want to choose between a guided and a more independent visit around St. Mark's Square. One option may focus on a single sight, so do not assume the whole title applies to your ticket.

Pay particular attention to duration, accessibility, clothing rules and the meeting point. The listing says all participants must enter with a guide or escort, even where they continue independently afterward.

Visitors seeking an option that includes both the Basilica and Doge's Palace. Visitors who prefer a private tour focused only on the Basilica. Visitors seeking Doge's Palace admission who are comfortable without a live guide. Visitors able to arrive promptly and check their option's requirements.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

Does every option include the Basilica and Doge's Palace?

No. Some cover both, one ticket covers only Doge's Palace, and a private tour covers only the Basilica. Check your option's name and inclusions.

Will there be a live guide?

It depends on the option. There are guided tours, an option with an English introduction followed by audio guidance, and an app audio option without a live guide. Check the available language too.

How long does the activity take?

The listing says one hour, but the sample itinerary assigns thirty minutes to the Basilica and seventy to Doge's Palace, plus walking time. It does not give the actual duration of each option; check before booking.

What should I check about cancellation?

A full refund up to 24 hours beforehand is advertised, while named Basilica admission is described as non-refundable. The listing does not explain how the policy applies to that admission. Confirm your option's terms on GetYourGuide.

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