Exclusive Saint Mark's Basilica After Dark and Doge's Palace Tour
Do this because
- Experience being inside St.Mark's Basilica after hours: no crowds, no lines!
- Gain privileged entrance to the Doge's Palace and explore one of Venice's most famous sites
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 25 people
What to expect
Explore two of Venice's must-see attractions after the crowds have gone home with nothing but a small group and an expert guide. You will not only enjoy privileged access to the Doge's Palace, minimizing your time in line, but you will get private access to St.Mark's Basilica after hours! In just a few hours, see two top sites and get memories that will last a lifetime.
Your evening starts with a guided tour of the Doge's Palace. Visiting at last entry-time, you'll get to explore rooms like the Armory, the Hall of the Great Council. the spooky prisons and the Bridge of Sighs during the quietest time of day, allowing you the time and space to really appreciate this incredible building.
Your tour will continue over to St. Mark's Basilica, which will already have closed for the evening. Step inside and experience Venice's most important site empty! As you explore the church, including the crypt, your guide will tell you all about this incredible building and its beautiful artifacts including the main altar and the famous Byzantine altarpiece, the Pala d'Oro.
Sights included:
- St. Mark's Basilica (at night!)
- Special access to the Pala d'Oro
- St. Marks' Basilica Crypt
- St. Mark's Square
- Doge's Palace
- Palace Armory
- Bridge of Sighs
- Prisons
- Bell Tower (outside)
- The Marciana Library (outside)
- Torre d'Orologio (outside)
Important to know
Not suitable for:
- Due to site restrictions, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users
Not allowed:
- Backpacks are prohibited inside St. Mark's Basilica
Know in advance:
- Please note that there may be a break of up to 2 hours between the Doge's Palace tour and the after-hour visit to St. Mark's Basilica, due to the temporary earlier closing time at the Doge's Palace. In this case, your guide will provide bar/restaurant recommendations. This may extend the overall length of the tour
- This tour runs rain or shine. However, occasionally St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities
- The sites visited on this tour are occasionally closed due to special celebrations or high tides. If a site is closed, you will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you'll be contacted before the tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time
- The Basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate. All participants regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. The tour operator cannot be held responsible for being denied entry due to improper clothing
- Please note that all guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
- The maximum group size is 25 people
What’s included
Skip-the-line tickets
Individual headset
Tour guide
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Walks LLC
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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