Venice: St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace – Private
About this activity
Explore St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace on a 2.5-hour private Venice tour with your own expert guide. Reserved entry tickets are included. See Byzantine mosaics, the Pala d’Oro, Tintoretto, Veronese and the Bridge of Sighs. Up to 8 guests.
Highlights
- St Mark’s Basilica: Byzantine mosaics and marble
- Pala d’Oro gold altarpiece and Bronze Horses
- Doge’s Palace: Golden Staircase and chambers
- Tintoretto, Veronese and Venetian Renaissance art
- Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Square highlights
Full description
Discover Venice’s most famous landmarks on a 2.5-hour private guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Your expert guide is dedicated to your party of up to 8 guests. With reserved entry included at both sites, explore the basilica’s Byzantine interior, golden mosaics, marble floors and Pala d’Oro. Continue through the Doge’s Palace, climbing the Golden Staircase and seeing the Grand Council Chamber, Tintoretto’s Paradise, Renaissance works by Veronese, the prisons and the Bridge of Sighs. Meet in St Mark’s Square and hear how Venice’s art, religion and political power shaped these landmarks. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided museum tour for your party (up to 8 guests)
- Professional expert tour guide exclusively for your group
- 2.5-hour guided visit
- Reserved entry and admission to both landmarks
- Food and drinks are not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
- Gratuities are optional and not included
- Luggage and coat storage are not included
Important information
Know before you book
- Your private tour includes a guide dedicated to your party of up to 8 guests.
- Reserved entry and admission to both landmarks are included.
- The curated route typically covers 10–15 major rooms and sections.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide at St Mark’s Square; check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point.
- Arrive at the meeting point with your booking confirmation ready.
- Plan your route to central St Mark’s Square before the scheduled start.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund