Venice

Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

Description

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

Highlights

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What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Local English-speaking guide
Bridge of Sighs (only if option with Doge Palace selected)
Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square (exterior)
Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)
Doge’s Palace (only if option with Doge Palace selected)
Marciana Library (exterior)
Pala d’Oro Altarpiece
St. Mark's Crypt
Expertly guided walking tour
Doge’s Palace tickets (only if option with Doge Palace purchased at time of booking) - €25
New Prisons (only if option with Doge Palace selected)
St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco
Pass by, no stop
2
Exterior view & Photo stop
Exterior view & Photo stop
Pass by, no stop
3
Basilica di San Marco, Veneto The best way to see St Mark's
Basilica di San Marco, Veneto The best way to see St Mark's Basilica is without the crowds. Inside, take a deep breath. You’re experiencing St. Mark’s empty! No standing elbow-to-elbow with other tourists, no seeing the church as if through a strobe light from hundreds of popping flashbulbs, no noise from the crowds. Instead, you’re alone with your guide and the custodian. So you can experience the basilica as it should be experienced: in tranquility and peace.
30 minAdmission included
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The Doge Palace visit is included only when selecting the St
The Doge Palace visit is included only when selecting the St. Mark's with Doge's Palace option at time of booking. Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace by selecting the upgrade option at time of booking. With this option visit the armory, New Prisons and incredible council rooms and frescos of Palazzo Ducale. Travelling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, you’ll enter the Palace at the last entry time, finding one of Venice’s most popular attractions much quieter than at other times during the day.
2hAdmission included
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The Torre d'Orologio is included with the Doge Palace option
The Torre d'Orologio is included with the Doge Palace option only.
Pass by, no stop
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The Bridge of sights visit is included with the Doge Palace
The Bridge of sights visit is included with the Doge Palace option only. On this guided tour you’ll have the opportunity to explore the massive armory, and the spooky prisons. Finish with a visit inside the Bridge of Sighs, where your guide will tell you why it’s not quite as romantic as you thought.
15 min

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.

Useful information

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.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
St. Mark's Square

Cancellation policy

More than 3 days before100% refund
Between 0 and 3 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

Neonato0-1 anni
Bambino2-14 anni
€119
Adulto15-99 anni
€129

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Available options

St. Mark's with Doge's Palace
This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after-hours and includes the Doge's Palace. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Private - St. Mark's Basilica
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes St. Mark's Basilica Standalone: This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after hours and does not include the Doge's Palace.
St Mark's Basilica standalone
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes St. Mark's Basilica standalone: This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after hours and does not include the Doge's Palace.