Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica + Glass Factory Guided Tour

On this tour of Venice, visit the Doge's Palace, enter St. Mark's Basilica with our skip-the-line ticket, and explore a glass factory.

Doge's Palace + Glass Factory Tour

Meet us at St. Mark's Square, under the winged lion column, for a guided tour of one of Venice's most unique sites.

The tour begins with a visit to the Doge's Palace, the former residence of the Doges of the Republic of Venice. We will see artifacts such as the Golden Staircase, the Giant's Staircase, and the Major Council Room. Additionally, we will view paintings by artists like Tintoretto, Veronese, and Titian. We will also enter the Bridge of Sighs, named for the sighs of prisoners crossing back to their cells.

After the palace tour, we will enter St. Mark's Basilica using our skip-the-line ticket for smooth access. Inside, we will admire Byzantine mosaics and notable sacred art pieces.

Finally, we will visit a Murano glass factory, which is located in Venice, not on the island of Murano. Here, a Venetian master glassmaker will demonstrate their craft, concluding this 2-hour activity.