Venice Private Evening Stroll with VIP Entry to Saint Mark's After Hours
Overview
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 Guide, and witness the city's enchanting atmosphere as its ghost-like nature truly comes to life. 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 you. All other tourists will have long gone home, and the Basilica will be all yours to enjoy! Get up close to the Pala d’Oro, descend into the 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.
What's Included
- Exclusive VIP After Hours access to Saint Mark's Basilica
- See San Giacomo, Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and the alleys and canals in the quiet of night
- Private Tour with a Professional Local Expert Guide
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Campo San Giacomo
30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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).
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6718P59
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Exclusive VIP After Hours access to Saint Mark's Basilica.
- See San Giacomo, Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and the alleys and canals in the quiet of night.
- Private Tour with a Professional Local Expert Guide.
- Gratuities (optional).
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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Private Evening Stroll with VIP Entry to Saint Mark's After Hours is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Private Evening Stroll with VIP Entry to Saint Mark’s After Hours will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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 VIP After Hours access to Saint Mark's Basilica
- See San Giacomo, Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and the alleys and canals in the quiet of night
- Private Tour with a Professional Local Expert Guide
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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).
