Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge's Palaces in Venice on a 3-hour evening live guided tour. Discover hidden prisons, hear stories, and marvel at the gilt decorations of the Byzantine basilica.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
It was INCREDIBLE!! This tour was the highlight of my entire 2.5 days in Venice. Our tour guide was so kind and knowledgable and was fantastic at giving us a balance of facts/touring and time to take the beauty of the buildings in for ourselves. Sitting in the basilica in pitch black and having the lights turn on to reveal the sparkling solid gold murals above our heads was magical, as was sitting in the grand hall in Doge’s Palace when it was near empty. The tour group is small and as a solo traveler, I liked this because i wasn’t fighting to hear the guide or pushed to the back by obnoxious group bookings (headsets provided). As our tour guide asserted and I agree, this is the only way to visit these two places if you wish to truly absorb everything. I would never have walked out knowing what I know and having seen what I saw had I just got a general admission ticket for during the day and endured the noisy/disrespectful crowds . 1000/10 recommend for your trip to Venice
I could listen to Susan speak all day. Unrivaled eloquence. She could read the side of a cereal box and I would swear I had the world's greatest Frosted Flakes. Also, it's hard for me to imagine people not doing this tour at night. You bypass all the chaos and get to soak everything in, minus the heat and crowds.
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Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Long pants
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Shorts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and/or flooding.
- Due to the religious nature of the Basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. A scarf or shawl is acceptable. The activity provider cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
- If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.