Exclusive After-Hours Tour of Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
- Explore the Doge's Palace's opulent rooms and chambers
- Discover the secrets of the Bridge of Sighs
- Admire the intricate mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica
- Enjoy a small group experience with personalized attention
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
- Guided tour with an expert historian
- Small group experience (maximum 6 people)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the historic nature of the sites.
- The tour is not suitable for children under 12 years old.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a valid ID for entry into the basilica.
- Photography is allowed, but without flash inside the basilica.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- There is no photography permitted inside St Mark’s Basilica.
- Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability
- Due to the highly variable nighttime opening and closing times of Doge’s and St. Mark’s, your tour may need to take up to a 1.5 hour break between the two sites, in which case your guide will recommend a local restaurant or bar in which to wait. In some cases, however, there will be no break. In all cases, the total duration of the guided tour will ALWAYS be three hours, regardless of the break time.
- An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica is included (valued from €50 per person).
Traveler reviews
Wonderful Tour
Our tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s palace with Martina was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. She really made the history of the palace and cathedral come alive and we learned so much. Our 10 and 13 year olds enjoyed it too!
St. Mark’s & Doge Palace - extraordinary
Nico was a wealth of knowledge on the history of Venice and the broader Region. His knowledge and passion for arts, culture, architecture and history really brought our experience to life. This is a must see and must do in Venice. Especially with Nico!
Goosebumps - just book it...
What an amazing tour we had with Ottavia tonight. The evening tour of Doges Palace and St Mark's Cathedral was fascinating. St Mark's was especially incredible being such a small group allowed within the cathedral at night. We had goosebumps when the secret was let out. Ottavia was an enthusiastic and passionate guide who combined her extensive knowledge of Venetian history and art with her entertaining manner of storytelling. Thank you Otti ! 🙏
Great Tour and Great Guide
Sabrina was a wonderful tour guide. She was knowledgeable, warm, funny, and very accommodating. She kept us all engaged with her storytelling. We highly recommend the tour!
Great Tour
Fantastic tour and very informative