Combined guided tour the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace:
1. Our guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.
2. During the second part of the tour your guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons.
Posted By : Brenda_J
A little disappointed with the tour and it is definitely not good value for money. The guide didn’t have any personality and may as well have read off a card. I would recommend doing your own tour with audio head sets at your own pace.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 13:31:42 
Posted By : Mark_A
We learned a lot of history about the Doge's and early life in Venice. Having the opportunity to see the inside of Doge's Palace and walk the bridge of Sighs was an experience to remember. Our tour guide had perfect English and knew her stuff. We loved going into St. Mark's and seeing the lighting of the Basilica at 11:30 to see the shimmer of the gold mosaics. More time in the Basilica to experience the Tomb of St. Mark would have made this tour a 5 star. That being said, we enjoyed the experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 15:35:11
Posted By : Leigh_F
The guide was very knowledgeable of the history of Venice, the palace, and St. Marks. The tour included a headset so you could easily hear the guide, a tour of the Doge's Palace, fast pass to St. Mark's, and even access to the much-coveted St Mark's terrace. There was also another museum you could do on your own. She was obviously very proud of her Venetian heritage and took great pleasure in sharing the stories with us. It was a joy to tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 11:18:53
Posted By : Graeme_B
The guide was a fount of knowledge , he was so interesting and enthusiastic. He was also very considerate of the slower members of his group.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 15:05:28
Posted By : Anne_k
Amazing place to see! However the French tour guide who was Italian was being ignorant of my presence. While she talked to everyone, I felt left out and excluded. I give 5 stars for Viator and not for her.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 00:17:42
Posted By : SUSAN_M
Our guide Frederick made the tour a wonderful experience. She was knowledgeable and animated and answered all the questions raised. A very enjoyable morning
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 09:17:29
Posted By : Matt_L
Apart from the history, the buildings, the Artwork, the Basilica, our guide was just amazing! An English speaking Venetian who lectures philosophy and ancient history to college students in Venice, his knowledge and ability to share all this wonderful history with passion and humour was just divine!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 15:39:09
Posted By : Anita_W
Being able to go outside at the top of St. Mark's to see the horses. Walking through the Bridge of Sighs.
Just wish there was better organization in the Doge's Palace for a handicapped person using the elevator.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 11:49:13
Posted By : Julie_B
The Basilica was beautiful! Unfortunately, we had no idea what we were seeing. Our tour guide was fluent in English, but spoke so quickly and with such a strong accent that we only caught a small portion of what he was saying. I think he was very knowledgeable about the building, but it was never clear exactly which features he was referring to. The skip the line was great, but the Basilica was so crowded that our group kept getting separated. We ended up leaving the tour before the Doge's Palace because we felt like we were wasting our time.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 12:37:00
Posted By : Christopher_H
Our guide Alberto was great and San Marco is a must see. Mosaics were amazing! Tour was a bit long for my kids but I think they were still adjusting to the time zone here.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 03:16:26
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