Venice Walking Tour with Basilica & Doge’s Palace

Discover the highlights of Venice on a guided tour combining the city’s famous landmarks with visits inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Begin with a walking tour through the historic heart of Venice, starting in St. Mark’s Square. Admire the exterior of the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Clock Tower, and the elegant Procuratie while learning about the history of the Venetian Republic. Continue through hidden streets and charming squares such as Santa Maria Formosa and SS. Giovanni e Paolo, pass by the historic Malibran Theater, and stroll along the lively Mercerie. The experience continues with a guided visit inside St. Mark’s Basilica, famous for its golden mosaics and Byzantine architecture. Explore the Basilica Museum and enjoy panoramic views from the Terrace. Finally, visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Discover its richly decorated halls, cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, and explore the historic prisons while learning about Venice’s fascinating past.

1. 1

   Campo Santa Maria Formosa

   10 min

   Leave the crowds behind as you reach Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice’s most charming and authentic squares, surrounded by historic palaces and the beautiful church designed during the Renaissance period.

2. 2

   Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

   15 min

   Continue to Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest squares in Venice, dominated by the monumental church known as the burial place of many Venetian Doges and considered the “Pantheon of Venice.”

3. 3

   Teatro Malibran

   Pass by

   Pass by the historic Malibran Theater, dedicated to the famous opera singer Maria Malibran, and discover the rich musical and theatrical traditions of the city.

4. 4

   Venice

   Pass by

   Finally, stroll along the lively Mercerie, Venice’s ancient commercial streets lined with shops and boutiques, historically connecting Rialto Bridge to St. Mark’s Square and still considered the heart of Venetian daily life.

5. 5

   Basilica di San Marco

   1 hour

   The tour continues with a guided visit inside St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world. Admire its extraordinary golden mosaics, marble floors, Byzantine masterpieces, and the unique atmosphere that made the basilica a symbol of Venice’s wealth and spiritual power. Your visit also includes access to the St. Mark’s Basilica Museum, home to precious artworks and treasures from the basilica’s history, including the famous original Horses of St. Mark. Continue onto the Basilica Terrace, where you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view over St. Mark’s Square and the Venetian lagoon from above.

6. 6

   Palazzo Ducale

   1.3 hours

   Finally, enter the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the political heart of the Venetian Republic for centuries. Explore its richly decorated halls, grand institutional chambers, and masterpieces by artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk across the famous Bridge of Sighs and discover the prisons, while learning about the fascinating history of Venetian justice and government.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For security reasons large backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica.
• Please wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
• Please note that no refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.