Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

Visit the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica — two of Venice's most famous landmarks. See the grand rooms of the palace and the golden mosaics in the basilica. Go to the old prison and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs.

Highlights:

• Piazza di San Marco

• Basilica di San Marco

• Doge's Palace

Includes:

• A guide

Not included:

• Entrance ticket to the Ducal palace

Please note: the departures are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Take this guided tour, and see the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, two of Venice's most recognizable sights! For hundreds of years, the fate of the Most Serene Republic was decided in the grand halls of the Doge's Palace. Visit the beautiful galleries and get ready to be amazed by the well-kept antiques, art masterpieces, and invaluable frescoes!

Visit the prison by crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs. It got its name because prisoners often sighed as they looked out the window for the last time at their beloved lagoon and freedom before returning to their cells. Giacomo Casanova, the famous seducer and adventurer who got out of prison in 1756, was one of the famous people who went to the Doge's Palace prisons.

Then, go to St. Mark's Basilica, one of the world's most beautiful cathedrals. As the name implies, this church is inextricably linked to Venice's patron saint, St. Mark, and the saint's bones are housed here. See the Pala d'Oro, an altarpiece created from hundreds of pieces of enamel on a golden leaf, and see the stunning golden mosaics that cover the towering walls.