Highlights / General details
The tour includes the following:
THE DOGE'S PALACE - Explore the splendid Doge’s Palace, the true heart of Venetian political power! Would you like to discover the places where the Doge and his council held the fate of Venice? Together with an experienced and qualified tour guide you will visit the halls of power, immersing yourself in medieval Europe among the stuccoes halls and hundreds of masterpieces. You will be amazed by the richness of detail of the Golden Staircase, reliving the anguish of prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs and entering the Venetian prison in which you will see how the prisoners of the Most Serene Republic lived. A tour that will forever live in your memories!

THE GOLDEN BASILICA - Discover one of the world’s most majestic cathedrals, a true masterpiece of Byzantine art! Together with a tour guide arranged in agreement with the Curia di Venezia, you can take in a full tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doges of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlay flooring. Comfortably seated, listen to our Guide describe the biblical scenes represented and the history and particularities of this ancient basilica. Admire the Pala d’oro, an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones. At the end of the tour, included but optional, you could take advantage of a trip on a private boat to the Island of Murano, to a glass factory to see and touch one of the greatest Venetian arts. The return to San Marco is included. The duration of the trip to Murano is approximately 2 hours.

Inclusion
Guided service and Entrance Fee to Doge's Palace.

Exclusion
Gratuity, Transportation and Meals.

Hours of operation
Frequency (bilingual): April 01, 2018 - October 31, 2018.
THE DOGE'S PALACE:
English, French, Spanish, German: daily;
Italian: Saturday.
Departure: 10:45am.

THE GOLDEN BASILICA:
English, French, Spanish, German: Monday to Saturday (Tour doesn't operate on Sundays or 25th April, 15th August);
Italian: Saturday.
Departure: 12:00pm.

Inclusion
Guided service and Entrance Fee to Doge's Palace.

Exclusion
Gratuity, Transportation and Meals.

Hours of operation
Frequency (bilingual): April 01, 2018 - October 31, 2018.
THE DOGE'S PALACE:
English, French, Spanish, German: daily;
Italian: Saturday.
Departure: 10:45am.

THE GOLDEN BASILICA:
English, French, Spanish, German: Monday to Saturday (Tour doesn't operate on Sundays or 25th April, 15th August);
Italian: Saturday.
Departure: 12:00pm.

Duration
Approximately 2 hours.

Location
THE DOGE'S PALACE - Departs under the clock tower located in St Mark's square.
THE GOLDEN BASILICA – Departs under the clock tower located in St Mark's square.

Policies
Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show always 100% penalty.
Due to security reasons, sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside.
Visit during celebrations is not permitted.
Visitors are recommended to respect the sacred place, in particular: - Clothes must be appropriate for a place of worship. Loud explanations are not allowed.
Tour requires a 2-passenger minimum to operate.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**