This fantastic private tour of Venice's centre of religious and political power will take you to the magnificent St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Our experienced local guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of the amazing church and palace, Venice's landmarks.

Marvel at the art and architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica and its terraces

Crowned by Venetian-Byzantine domes, St Mark's Basilica is one of the most striking and recognisable symbols not only of St Mark's Square, but of the whole of Venice. You will first meet your dedicated and experienced guide who will lead you on a tour of discovery of this splendid church with its polychrome domes, marble-clad walls and inside over 8000 square metres of shimmering ceiling mosaics, many of them made of 24-carat gold leaf. Hear the story of this masterpiece of architectural history that attracts hundreds and hundreds of travellers from all over the world every year. Get access and visit also the beautiful St. Mark's Terraces.

Enjoy a special Doge’s Palace Tour

Your journey through the history of La Serenissima will be punctuated by another exceptional stop. The highlight of the day, in fact, is an exclusive private guided tour of the Doge's Palace. You may be wondering how to skip the long queue at the entrance to the Palace! We'll take care of it! Thanks to the skip-the-line option already included in your ticket you can concentrate on the beauty and admire a symbol of political Venice at your leisure. The imposing structure presents a spectacular layering, an overlapping of styles and ornaments from the original foundations dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Inside, the Doge's Palace holds great works of art, with paintings by world-famous artists such as Titian, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese.

The Opera Museum and the Bridge of Sighs

During your tour you will visit the courtyard and then the noble rooms of the public and private spaces in exclusive use of the Doge. You will admire the ballrooms, the Sala dei Grandi Consigli and the 'Museo dell'Opera', which boasts an amazing collection of portraits of Italian Renaissance artists. At the end of your spectacular private art tour, you will also have the chance to admire the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and discover the reason for its original name. A tale that will thrill you. This private tour is the perfect opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the art and history of two of Venice's most important political and religious landmarks!

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