Venice Private Evening Stroll with VIP Entry to Saint Mark's After Hours
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Venice's enchanting canals by night
- Discover hidden gems away from the crowds
- Experience Saint Mark's Basilica in serene solitude
- Learn about Venice's rich history from a local guide
- Capture stunning photos of illuminated landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided evening tour of Venice
- VIP after-hours access to Saint Mark's Basilica
- Personalized insights into Venice's history and architecture
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
In this 2.5 hour Venice Private Evening Stroll with VIP Entry to Saint Mark's Basilica you will be led through the magic and mysterious streets of the City on Water, just as darkness falls and the streets are quieting down after the business of day. Stroll through the charming back streets in the company of your very own Private Professional Expert Guide, and witness the city's enchanting atmosphere as its dramatic and almost ghost-like nature truly comes to life. See the beautifully charming Campo San Giacomo, stroll through the maze of tiny and winding streets and canals, awe at the beautiful Ponte di Rialto, and more, as you make you way to Saint Mark's Basilica.
Culminate the night with a truly Exclusive Experience: explore Saint Mark's Basilica AFTER it has closed to the general public and its doors are exclusively re-opened just for us. All other tourists will have long gone home, and the Basilica will be all yours to enjoy in the quiet and magic of night! Get up close to the Pala d’Oro, descend down into the spooky crypt, and marvel at the 85,000 square feet of Golden Mosaics entirely covering the basilica's interior, and watch them come to life in a stunning light show. You will never forget this incredible night, surely to be a once in a lifetime experience. An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
- Photography is permitted inside Saint Mark's Basilica
- Tour is conducted in English; other languages may be available upon request
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying evening temperatures
- Bring a camera to capture the illuminated landmarks
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please Note: due to these unprecedented times and unexpected regulation changes, some areas may not be accessible if the venue can not guarantee social distancing for that part of the tour.
- 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
Venice St Marks Basilica night tour
I have been to at least 30 guided tours of famous churches. Romy was the best informed, most personable and spoke with such ease. Truly informative. Simply Great
Private Venice night time walking tour with Martina
We had a wonderful walking tour with Martina, who was so funny and engaging and showed us around the city in a way that was much quieter and more personal than all of the crowded tourist spots. Getting in to St Mark’s basilica after hours as they turn on the lights to highlight the gold leaf mosaic ceiling was a special treat to cap it off!
MUST-DO private evening tour of the gems of Venice and see St. Marks like very few get to see it. Martina is incredible
THIS is the tour to take if you want a unique, special and informative tour of Venice and St. Mark’s Basilica. Martina our guide was perfect for our family as she navigated us through her city with a mix of history, local interest, and hidden gems. She wove her knowledge of the city with the wonder of its narrow streets and off-the-beaten path alleys. Her passion for the uniqueness of Venice made us feel like we wanted to know more and more. The evening culminated in a jaw dropping VIP/after hours tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including the usually closed crypts. She had a wealth of knowledge to at made an already amazing basilica come alive. We could not have been more pleased with this tour and especially Martina.
Amazing tour with Nico
Nico was amazing. His knowledge of the historical art was impeccable. No wonder because he has a degree in it. If you enjoy history and art and you want to know about Venice, he's your guide.
Evening stroll and St. Mark's After hours
Tullia was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable about the city. She understood that we had also taken other tours and did not want to just give us all the same information again so she adapted things to our group. She was fantastic and kept us engaged during the entire tour.