Hello wise travellers, Hoping for a little deciphering of Rick's book. I am trying to figure out whether I can buy online tickets to the Doge's palace and the Basilica to be able to skip the lines. Rick talks about checking a bag but would rather just have a ticket beforehand. Is this possible? We would probably be doing both of these on a Tuesday so any suggestions as to the order and best times would be very much appreciated. Thanks! Todd
Los Angeles
Posted by
Napa, CA
3580 posts
No ticket is necessary for San Marco; it is an active house of worship. In Italy churches that have been converted to museums may charge for admission.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11455 posts
Doge's Place tour (we took the Secret Itineraries tour last week) did not require checking the backpack, much to my surprise. But SM does, so pop down the street, check the backpack, get the "pass" and go to the front of the line.
Posted by
Bellevue, WA, USA
811 posts
if you can get up early head to the palace first and then visit the basilica.
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Adelaide, Australia
47 posts
We used http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/home/ to book the Secret Itinaries tour which includes time exploring the Palazzo.
http://livingveniceblog.com/venice-instructions/book-basilica-lose-line/ has details about San Marco