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

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Duration:1 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Venice, Veneto

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Explore St Mark’s Basilica without the crowds on an after-hours tour, and enjoy 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

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco
2. Basilica di San Marco
Basilica di San Marco, Veneto Inside, take a deep breath. You’re experiencing St. Mark’s Basilica as almost nobody else does, or ever has ever been able to (aside from the Doge himself)—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.
3. Doge's Palace
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.
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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.
5. Torre dell'Orologio
The Torre d'Orologio is included with the Doge Palace option only.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
• If you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. We may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability.
• Due to the religious nature of St. Mark's Basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering St. Mark's. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
• Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and/or flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
• Large bags and backpacks cannot be brought into St. Mark's Basilica.
• On certain days there may be a short break between the visit to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica (never more than one hour and only when the St. Mark's with Doge's Palace option is selected at time of booking). This may extend the overall length of the tour.
• Walks comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
• 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

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Posted By : Keith_S
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept you engaged with the history of St.Marks Basilica. Highly recommend the evening tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 02:30:53

Posted By : Harvey_S
The level of detailed knowledge throughout the tour was exceptional. The guide was clear, informative and extremely interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 16:33:49

Posted By : katherine_d
Guide 10/10
Experience 10/10
Absolutely loved it. It’s just a very special feeling to be in the basilica without a crowd.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 16:26:59

Posted By : Shannon_J
This was our favorite tour ever. We took tours in Florence and Rome that were amazing but Moses from the tour company was the best of the best. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining! He knew so much about the art and the places we were visiting. The places themselves are incredible and there were so few crowds at night that this is the way to visit. During the day it is about impossible to enjoy the square due to so many people. This tour felt intimate and to see San Marco’s at night was a moving experience. We can’t thank this tour company and especially Moses enough for making our time at San Marco’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace memorable. Ask to be put in his group if possible. You won’t be sorry. His ability to mix humor and history is unique and fun. Thank you Moses!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 06:19:28

Posted By : Joan_M
Grace, our tour guide, did a wonderful job telling us about the history of Venice. A great overview if you are not familiar with the city. The Doge Palace and St Mark’s were the highlight of our tour in Venice, seeing St Mark’s at night was especially beautiful as the mosaic ceiling was spectacular.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 16:12:24

Posted By : Lisa_M
Great tour without the crowds. Our guide, Nico, was very knowledgeable. Provided us with a great historical overview of the Doge’s palace, bridge of sighs, prison and St Mark’s cathedral including down to the original crypt of St Mark.

Warning. Lots of steps and walking so be fit and healthy when booking this tour. There are no elevators and many enclosed spaces.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 17:40:02

Posted By : Crigget
Our flight canceled so we are missing our evening tour. I have texted the tour operator 3 times since 2am with no response. We were hoping to reschedule but now will only be in Venice 2 nights instead of 3 and really wanted to reschedule. This will be a very expensive cancellation with not a sound out of tour operator.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 12:23:36

Posted By : April_C
We thoroughly enjoyed this after hour tour with Nico. It was breathtaking to see St Mark’s after all the crowds are gone. You just can’t describe the beauty of seeing the church lit up at night. Nico did an excellent job with all of the information and questions our group had. Hands down the prettiest church I’ve been in. This is the only way to see it - after hours!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 14:01:39

Posted By : John_S
To tour the Doge and Basilica with no crowds and an excellent guide was an exceptional experience, unparalleled in 50 years of travel. Worth every penny and more!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 12:50:04

Posted By : luv2shoot
The experience was magical especially with Iole's great storytelling. Enjoying the basilica without the crowd was very peaceful and informative. Highly recommended tour!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 15:43:59