Absolute Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & More with Priority Access

Your experience Explore Venice on a guided walking tour with priority entry to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Getting started Meet your expert guide at the designated meeting point in central Venice to begin your walking tour of the city’s alleys. Your guide will outline the route and provide your personal audio device so you can hear commentary clearly throughout. Follow the group on foot towards St Mark's Square, where the palace and basilica visits take place. What to expect Walking tour of Venice’s alleys Stroll through some of Venice’s characteristic alleys and streets as you make your way towards the heart of the city. Your guide shares context about everyday life in Venice and its historic development while you walk. Features Walk through narrow lanes and small squares that reveal how the city is structured beyond the main tourist routes. An English-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide, as per the option selected, leads the route and provides live commentary. Your personal audio device helps you follow the guide’s explanations clearly as you move through the alleys. Doge's Palace Enter Doge's Palace with priority access and follow your guide through this historic seat of Venetian power. As you move through its interior spaces, you learn about its political role and the stories behind its rooms. Features See key areas of the palace that illustrate how Venice was governed and administered during its height as a maritime republic. Entry to Doge's Palace is included so you can explore the interiors with your group. A guided tour of Doge's Palace is provided by your selected language guide, using the personal audio device for clear explanations. St Mark's Basilica Continue to St Mark's Basilica with priority entry and join your guide inside this important place of worship. While you walk through the basilica, your guide explains its religious significance and architectural features. Features Observe the interior spaces of St Mark's Basilica and understand how it functions as Venice's principal church. Entry to St Mark's Basilica is included so you can visit the interior as part of the guided experience. A guided tour of St Mark's Basilica is led by your English-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide, supported by your personal audio device.