The Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and its terraces Group tour - morning entry

• Take advantage of the morning entrance to visit the Doge's Palace before it opens to the public.
• Let yourself be captivated by the marvellous mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica.
• Enjoy the marvellous views from the terraces of St. Mark's Basilica.

This magnificent small group tour will allow you to enter the Doge's Palace before it opens to the public, thanks to an exclusive early morning entrance, and to enter the St. Mark's Basilica avoiding the long lines at the entrance.
For centuries, the Doge's Palace was the heart of political life in Venice, then also called Serenissima, residence of the Doge and seat of the Council of Ten. Your guide will tell you the history of this very important building, rich in works of art by famous Venetian artists, including Tintoretto, and show you the magnificent Staircase of the Giants, which welcomes visitors to the palace courtyard. You will cross the Bridge of Sighs, so called because of the sighs of the convicts who passed over it on their way to the prisons.

After visiting the Doge's Palace, your guide will take you to the Basilica of San Marco, one of the undisputed symbols of Venice, where you can admire the splendid golden mosaics, typical of the Byzantine period, and go up to the terraces from where you can enjoy a beautiful view over the lagoon and the city.  Accessing the terrace of the Basilica will undoubtedly elevate the already marvelous experience of beholding the majestic and opulent cathedral. The panoramic vista of Piazza San Marco, the island of San Giorgio, the Campanile, and the Clock Tower promises to be a breathtaking sight to behold.

The price includes

• Guide service
• Exclusive entrance to the Doge's Palace before its opening to the public
• Free admission to St. Mark's Basilica and its terraces

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting for you under the St. Mark's Column in St. Mark's Square. It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.

Remember

In case of late arrival, the visit will not be guaranteed and no refund will be made.
If you do not take part in the tour, no refund will be made.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
 PLEASE NOTE: Access to the Basilica is allowed only to those who are decently dressed. Shorts, caps, mini-skirts and sleeveless T-shirts are forbidden.
The behaviour inside the Basilica should be in accordance with the religious character of the building.