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Must do in Venice: Walking Tour with Rialto Bridge & Doge's Palace, Basilica Priority Entry

3 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

The best landmarks of Venice in one day: admire the Golden Basilica, the iconic Rialto, and the historical Palazzo Ducale! Walk through the Venetian "calli" and "campi" with a walking tour in the heart of Venice!

✨ Hidden Venice & Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace + St. Mark’s Basilica Tour ✨

🟡 Embark on a captivating journey through Venice’s lesser-known treasures, where every street and square whispers centuries of history. Your walking tour begins in Campo San Gallo, a hidden gem just steps away from St. Mark’s Square. From there, step into the dazzling Piazza San Marco, home to the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the city’s monumental heart, before continuing to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, a lively square rich in legends and local life.

The stroll continues to Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, often called the Pantheon of Venice for its grand dogal tombs, before admiring the Gothic beauty of Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, tucked away in a quiet corner of the city. At Corte Seconda del Milion, follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo while enjoying a pause in a traditional bacaro, where history meets Venetian flavors. Then head toward the Riva del Carbon for a unique view of the Rialto Bridge, and explore the artistic aura of Palazzo Fortuny, before circling back to Campo San Gallo, where your walking tour comes to an end.

🔵 From here, skip the long lines and step inside the magnificent Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale). Once the seat of Venetian power, its grand halls are adorned with masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese. As you explore, your guide will bring to life tales of intrigue, diplomacy, and the secrets of the Serenissima Republic.

🟢 The journey continues inside St. Mark’s Basilica, a breathtaking jewel of Byzantine architecture. Admire the glowing golden mosaics, domed ceilings, and intricate marble floors, while your guide reveals the sacred symbolism and unique history of this Venetian masterpiece.

But the experience doesn’t end there…

With your special all-access ticket, continue exploring the grandeur of Venice with independent visits to the Procuratie Palaces, the Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana. Discover the naval legacy of the Arsenale, the era of Napoleon, and rooms restored for Empress Sissi of Austria — a complete immersion into the city’s imperial past.

Highlights:
✅ Walking tour through Campo San Gallo, Piazza San Marco, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, Corte Seconda del Milion with bacaro stop, Riva del Carbon, and Palazzo Fortuny
✅ Skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace with a guided visit
✅ Admire the golden mosaics and sacred legacy of St. Mark’s Basilica
✅ Explore the Procuratie Palaces, Museo Correr, National Archaeological Museum & Monumental Library Rooms with your special ticket
✅ Learn about the Arsenale, Napoleon’s Venice, and spaces restored for Empress Sissi
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What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Shared guided walking tour by a qualified and experienced guide and  “Skip the line” Doge’s Palace, the Basilica guided tour
  • Audio receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people
  • Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palace around St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
Exclusions
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    Please note
      • The official St. Mark’s Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
      • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
      • Unfortunately the tour is not totally accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
      • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
      • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
      • For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
      • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica
      • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE
      What to bring