Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

5.0 (61 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This tour is unique because you will be able to understand the history of the Piazza di San Marco, the basilica and its millenary history, you will be able to admire the mosaics and marbles .... you will be able to see the Doges' Palace, where the events of the Serenissima Republic. But what will make the tour unique is the guide's passion and love for his city

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Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
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small nice walking tour: instead of visiting San Mark's basilica inside I will explain from outside and I will offer to you a nice walking tour nearby
Duration: 1 hour

What's included

  • I will offer each participant a drink at the end of the tour
  • being in a small group of maximum 6 people, the tour also starts with two people
  • entrance ticket to the ducal palace; possible skip the line basilica
  • do not carry bulky backpacks or bags
  • you should not take photographs or make videos in the basilica
  • to dress in a manner appropriate to the sacred place for the basilica, in summer the women will have to cover themselves

What to expect

  1. Basilica di San Marco
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit of Piazza San Marco, external and internal explanation of the Basilica of San Marco with its splendid mosaics

    External explanation of the ducal palace. Small break of about 15 min and then continuation of the visit in the ducal palace. Visit to the institutional halls, bridge of sighs and passage through prisons
  2. Palazzo Ducale
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You will visit the marvelous ducal palace, place of power and government of the Serenissima republic of Venice.
    You will be able to see the marvelous internal rooms where the senators were ... the ambassadors ... and then you will see the marvelous hall of the greatest council with the wonderful painting of Paradise by Tintoretto.
    You will then go to the bridge of sighs and you will be able to go through the prisons ....

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

End point

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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