Is Doge’s Palace worth visiting?

The palace and basilica feel quite different: one takes you through Venice’s civic history, the other through religious art and architecture. A guide can help connect the two in a single outing. Access at the basilica can vary, so check which areas are included.

There are stairs on the combined tour, and it isn’t suitable for wheelchair users. The basilica can also close to visitors; in that case, a substitute visit may be offered. If seeing the basilica’s interior is especially important to you, keep this in mind when planning.

The combined guided tour is a good way to hear the story of both places in one visit. If you’d rather linger over particular rooms or artworks, separate tickets give you more freedom to set the pace.