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

5.0(61 reviews)Venice, ItalyOperated by Tour Leader in Venice
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

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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What to expect

2 hours2 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Basilica di San Marco

    San Marco, 328, Venice, 30124, Italy

    1 hourAdmission 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

    Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124, Italy

    1 hourAdmission 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 ....

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

End / drop-off

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

What's included

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

Not included

  • 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

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • 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

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 7 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Child (6–15), Adult (18–80)

Additional 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

Languages

Guide
English, Italian

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
132396P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 561 reviews
  • 561

Ratings aggregated from Viator (10) and Tripadvisor (51).

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