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
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
Doge Palace Tour
Our family had an absolutely wonderful time on our tour with Francesca through the Doge Palace in Venice, Italy. She did a fantastic job of explaining everything clearly and making the history come alive for all of us.Francesca went above and beyond to accommodate our family's needs throughout the entire day. Her warm, friendly personality made us feel welcome and comfortable from the very start. She truly exceeded our expectations, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Francesca, for making our trip so memorable!
Romy exceeded all expectations, 10/10!
Romy exceeded all expectations. She’s not only an expert at every aspect of both tours, she also provides the history of Venice from the perspective of a true Venetian! In addition, Romy was thoughtful, kind and a pleasure to listen to. 10 out of 10!
The most fun tour!!
Lara (Croft, tomb raider) was incredible. Loved our tour. Lara is friendly and funny and extremely knowledgeable. She included every member of our party and called us by our names. Loved loved loved! 10/10!