Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

5.0 (459 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

With this Exclusive Experience you will enjoy a comprehensive and engaging Tour of Venice's two most famous sites, Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and all of it in your very own Private Group with your very own Private Guide!
Savor the privileges of an intimate and personalized tour, which affords you the possibility of going at your own pace, and asking all the questions you wish! Enjoy Skip-the-line access to one of the world's most famous basilicas and to Venice's most important and historical Palazzo.
Highlights include the tens of thousands square feet of Golden Mosaics adorning the interior of the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the scary prisons of the Doge's Palace, its impressive Gun Room and magnificent Hall of Great Council.

Options

Private Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica Walking Tour

Private Tour: Enjoy the tour with your very own private tour guide.

Semi-Private Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: You will enjoy the luxury of a semi-private group of no more than six people allowing you to interact with your expert guide.

What's included

  • Private Tour Guide
  • Exclusive Skip the Line Access to Doge's Palace
  • Exclusive Skip the Line Access into Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Admission to Palace Great Halls, Prisons and Weapon Collections and Bridge of Sighs
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    20m
    Your Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Tour will begin in beautiful Piazza San Marco, where you will meet your Private Tour Guide.
    Begin your adventure into two of Venice's most famous sites in this most iconic and picture perfect square, learning all about its architecture, history and anecdotes.
  2. Basilica di San Marco
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Your first official stop will be Saint Mark's Basilica. Enjoy exclusive and privileged skip the (long) line access, and enter straight into what is also known as the Golden Basilica. Here, your Private guide will show you and guide you through the interior of this incredible church, musing on its history, anecdotes, and the many eras it has seen in its hundreds of years of existence. You will surely be stunned by the thousands and thousands of square feet of pure golden mosaics that completely cover the basilica's interior. There is quite literally no other place like this!

    An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
  3. Palazzo Ducale
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Exit the Basilica, and continue your tour by enjoying once again exclusive skip the line access to the Doge's Palace, the seat of Venice's government for centuries.
    You will be amazed by the secret stories your guide shares as you walk through the Doge’s private, luxurious apartments and powerful halls, such as the Hall of the Great Council.

    Then, continue to explore the palace with a visit to the scary, dark and gory prison. After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.
  4. Ponte dei Sospiri
    10m
    After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

End point

The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • 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.
  • The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.

Cancellation policy

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

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