Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
Overview
Enjoy the luxury of avoiding the crowds and explore St Mark’s Basilica on an after-hours tour. Include an optional visit to Doge's Palace (if selected at the time of booking). Inside St Mark’s Basilica, admire treasured mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, and then follow your guide into the crypt where St Mark himself is believed to rest.
Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace by selecting the upgrade option at time of booking. With this option learn about the Higher Council Hall, the Doge's apartments, and the Bridge of Sighs as you explore.
Please note that there may be a break of up to 1 hour between your Doge’s Palace tour and your exclusive After Hour Visit, due to temporary earlier closing time at the Doge’s Palace. Your guide in this case will provide bar/restaurant recommendations
What's Included
- Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Crypt and Pala d’Oro Altarpiece
- Doge’s Palace, New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs (only if option with Doge Palace selected)
- Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square and Marciana Library (exterior views only)
- Doge’s Palace tickets (only if option with Doge Palace purchased at time of booking) - €25
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
St. Mark's Square
What To Expect
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Basilica di San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Torre dell'Orologio (pass by)
Bridge of Sighs
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
- If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing).
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Crypt and Pala d’Oro Altarpiece.
- Doge’s Palace, New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs (only if option with Doge Palace selected).
- Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square and Marciana Library (exterior views only).
- Doge’s Palace tickets (only if option with Doge Palace purchased at time of booking) - €25.
- Expertly guided walking tour.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Crypt and Pala d’Oro Altarpiece
- Doge’s Palace, New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs (only if option with Doge Palace selected)
- Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square and Marciana Library (exterior views only)
- Doge’s Palace tickets (only if option with Doge Palace purchased at time of booking) - €25
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
- If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
