Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

This walking tour takes you to two of Venice’s most iconic highlights, with a few secret gems thrown in for good measure. With skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s, you will cut out the long waiting times, and whisk from one highlight to the next.

Enjoy a tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, and marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture as your guide points out where eastern architecture and western design combine. In a rare extended tour, learn how St. Mark’s remains arrived illegally, and see countless treasures, some made in Venice and others plundered during the Crusades.

Finally, tour the Doge’s Palace, where Casanova was held in an attic prison before his escape. Admire ceiling frescoes by Tintoretto and paintings by Veronese in the exquisite rooms.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Benefit from skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
Admire the breathtaking mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica
Marvel at masterpieces from artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese
Dive into the story behind the sights with the help of your guide
Discover where the famed Casanova was imprisoned in the Doge’s Palace

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