Enjoy an in-depth Tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip the line tickets, a highlights tour of the Doges Palace which will include crossing the Bridge of Sighs, and as a grand finale cruise along the main street of Venice, The Grand Canal, to enjoy a detailed discussion of the important structures that line its route through the heart of Venice. Skip the line St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Tours: a Classic Best of Venice in a Day Tour The Classic Venice in 1-day tours that begin with a tour of St. Marks Basilica. In the company of one of our licensed expert guides, you'll learn the history of the Basilica, discuss the incredible mosaics, and tour behind the altar to admire the Pala D'Oro (optional add-on service) and the Treasury (optonal add-on service) that contains most of the booty from Venice's notorious raid on Constantinople back in 1204. The next part of these Venice Day Tours is a Tour of the Doge's Palace with skip the line tickets. A one-hour of the highlights of the Doge's Palace that will include crossing the Bridge of Sighs, visiting the old prisons, discussing the fabulous works of Art housed within the sumptuously decorated chambers of the Palace. You'll learn about the Doge, the infamous Council of Ten, and how Venice became one of the most enlightened states in Europe, a Republic that lasted longer than any other in history. Conclude your Day with a Private Boat Tour of the Grand Canal Our Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace tour continues with a Boat Tour of the Grand Canal, when you'll escape the crowds of St. Marks to explore the main street of Venice on a private one-hour boat tour of Venice covering the Grand Canal and minor canals of the city to provide you with a fully rounded introduction to the most unique city in the world.