VENICE: DOGE’S PALACE AND ST. MARK'S BASILICA - GUIDED TOUR & SAN MARCO HISTORY GALLERY

Description

A guided visit of the Doge's Palace, which for centuries was the seat of Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, adorned with hundreds of pictorial masterpieces, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a republic with a history stretching back thousands of years.

Be amazed by the richness of detail of the Golden Staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted by the many artists who have decorated this building, which an expert guide will explain to you in great detail.

Also visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world, St Mark's Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica! You will enjoy a complete tour of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, the only one of its kind in Italy. You will have the pleasure of savouring the splendid golden mosaics and marble inlays on the floors, while your guide explains the biblical scenes depicted, the history and the special features of this ancient Basilica.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to access the Terrace of the Basilica. From this spectacular location you can admire the most beautiful view of the heart of Venice: St Mark's Square. Then discover St Mark's Museum to admire the Quadriga (the original horses overlooking St. Mark’s Square).

Your ticket also includes access to the Royal Palace (Correr Museum), Marciana Library and National Archaeological Museum, which you can visit on your own and where you can discover the lifestyle of Venice in the past by entering spaces such as Empress Sissi's rooms and Napoleon's ballroom.

Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience at the Yard of Venice Gallery. With the VR headset on, time peels away, revealing Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!

An unmissable and unforgettable visit!

Included

  • Shared guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
  • Access to St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace and Museum
  • Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palaces in St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
  • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries
  • The Yard of Venice Gallery: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit
  • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)

Excluded

  • Food and drinks
  • Guided tour of Royal Palace, Marciana Library, and National Archeological Museum
  • Access to Pala d’Oro
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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