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<h1>Venice’s authentic soul: art, history, tradition and flavours + power and mystery: an intriguing secrets tour of Saint Mark&#x27;s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace</h1>
<h2>Duration</h2>
<p>7 hours</p>
<h2>About</h2>
<p>Our exclusive semi private walking tour guided by a professional art &amp; history guide will give you<br>
a comprehensive and pleasant introduction to the art, the history and culture of the “floating city”,<br>
with a glimpse on unusual spots.<br>
After meeting your guide, we’ll start out pleasant walk through the enchanting and mysterious<br>
cobble-paved alleys streets and bridges (Calli, Ponti, Rughette) to reach the most beautiful sights<br>
admiring the sumptuous palaces and glimpses of eternity, as you discover the grandeur of St Mark’s<br>
Square, a showpiece which beautifully represents the splendor of Venice past, crowned by the<br>
Venetian-Byzantine domes of the grandiose St Mark’s Basilica. Then to the gothic architecture of<br>
the Doge&#x27;s Palace, once seat of the government, Palace of Justice and prison, as well as home of the<br>
Doge and the hauntingly Bridge of Sighs. Within the comfort of a semiprivate tour, you can enjoy<br>
Venice’s ancient and noble atmosphere, which remained unchanged during the centuries. Then, it<br>
will be time for a well-deserved aperitivo, with a venetian Spritz, of course!<br>
After learning about culture and a typical aperitivo, no Venetian experience is complete without a<br>
gondola ride! Be ready to take the most original pictures! A romantic, special and unexpected views<br>
of the city from its founding element, water, is the perfect way to end this semiprivate tour of Venice.</p>
<p>The second part of the tour takes you inside the center of the religious power of Venice, the beautiful Basilica of St Marks and its terraces (EXCLUSIVE ENTRANCE) with our skip-the-line access, where our expert history guide will give you a comprehensive and informative tour of this astonishing landmark-church that boasts a profusion of polychrome domes, walls clad in marbles and, inside, over 8000 square meters of glittering ceiling mosaics, many made with 24-carat gold leaf.<br>
 The highlight of the tour is our exclusive special visit of the Doge&#x27;s Palace, the very symbol of political Venice, today hosting paintings from world renown artists like Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Veronese and set to the grand ball of Venice Carnival.<br>
You will visit the courtyard and then the noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, to visit the great ballrooms, the great Councils hall and the “Opera Museum” boasting astonishing collection of portrait. <br>
 You will also have the chance to admire the famous bridge of sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name.</p>
<p>The most comprehensive immersion into the art and the history of the two most important political and religious landmarks of Venice. A must-do when in Venice, with a highly specialized licensed history guide. Art lovers only!</p>
<h2>More info</h2>
<ul>
<li>Guided walking tour</li>
<li>Traditional spritz</li>
<li>Licensed English-speaking guide</li>
<li>30-minute Gondola ride</li>
<li>Skip the line entrance to San Mark&#x27;s Basilica</li>
<li>Access to the Doge’s Palace</li>
<li>Tour of St Mark&#x27;s Basilica</li>
</ul>

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Venice Highlights: Walking tour with Gondola ride, Doge's Palace and St' Mark's basilica guided tour