Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an exciting journey through Venice's most prominent landmarks with a private, child-friendly guide and interactive scavenger hunt! Visit St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access - no waiting in lines - essential when traveling with potentially impatient little ones! Your private expert guide will provide you with entertaining stories, fun facts and century-old mysteries. The tour has been specifically crafted for everyone in the family to get involved and learn!
At the beginning of the tour, each child will receive a scavenger hunt booklet with a map, colorful pens, riddles to solve, and a prize at the end of the tour. Along the way, explore the 'Golden Basilica' of St Mark's with it's gorgeous golden mosaics, then visit the grand courtrooms and prison of the Doge's Palace, and cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs. Listen carefully and keep your eyes open to find the clues and solve the riddles as you make your way through this enchanting city!
Additional Info
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
Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability
The interactive children’s booklets are only made in English.
This activity booklet is designed for children from ages 5 – 10 years old and is perfect for mixed age families; if older children are also present, our guides are capable and ready to adapt material and the tour’s content
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
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.
What To Expect
Basilica di San Marco
The fun begins inside St Mark's Basilica where you and your family can enjoy the gorgeous golden mosaics that adorn the Basilica as your guide provides you with historic anecdotes and clues to the children's treasure hunt! To enter you will also enjoy skip-the-line access An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Palazzo Ducale
Skip-the-line into the Doge's Palace. The Doge was similar to a Duke or ruler that was elected by a committee of wealthy merchants, and the Doge's Palace is a symbol of it's importance, and the wealth of the city of Venice. As you and your family continue along the treasure hunt journey, visit the courtrooms, the prison, the armory and more!
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Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace
What‘s Included
Skip-the-line access to St Mark's Basilica
Prison of the Doge's Palace
Major Halls and paintings of the Doge's Palace
LivTour's exclusive activity booklet and prizes
Saint Mark's Basilica main floor
Bridge of Sighs
Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
Armory of the Doge's Palace
Tips or gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Lindsay T,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Your incorrect-we did a private tour to Murano, Burano, and Lido. Guilin was wonder for my 10 year old daughter and me! She tailored what she talked about to ensure my daughter was having a great time and didn’t rush her when she wanted more time in certain places! I highly recommend her!!!!
Excellent experience.
B2886VAcarolynw,Jun 1, 2026
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5.00Excellent!!! HIGHLY recommended!! Very informative, excellent experience!
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amcc 23,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Anna so wonderful! She was knowledgeable and sweet and gave us local recommendations. She was easy to converse with and very efficient. Thank you Anna!
Unforgettable Private Venice Tour – Expert Guide, Hidden Gems & Exclusive St. Mark’s Basilica Visit
Mayalopat,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful private tour with Liv Tours Venice. Our guide, Pamela, met us near the Rialto Bridge and spent a relaxed 2½ hours walking us through the hidden corners and iconic sights of Venice. She tailored the pace to just the two of us, sharing fascinating stories, historical tidbits, and personal recommendations that made the city come alive. The highlight was the visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, where she illuminated the mosaics with deep knowledge and a genuine passion for Venice’s art and history. As first‑time visitors, we left feeling truly connected to the city and already planning our next trip. Highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking an intimate, insightful, and memorable Venetian adventure. This was a private Venice walking tour with access to Saint Marks Basilica with the terrace.
Iole did a fabulous job! No question she could not answer. She was informative, fun and we loved our time together!
EcD70,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect amount of time spent before San Marco and in the beautiful church. Iole was so attentive to our interests and we would highly recommend her!
Great tour of the unseen sides of Venice
Chris E,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martina was a wonderful guide showing us the sides of Venice we wouldn’t have normally seen. Very friendly and accommodating to our wants and needs. Thoroughly explained the history of each part of the city we visited.
Fabulous!
Excursion62372939004,May 14, 2026
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5.00It was a wonderful experience. Nico was very informative and made the experience a highlight of our trip! I highly recommend.
Excellent experience
873lylab,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour!! Nico was very knowledgeable and a very good and kind guide!
OMG ! Worth every penny for private tour
Jet21154018142,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and answered all of our zillions of questions! We selected the private tour and it was worth every penny. I recommend this tour to anyone that might have some mobility issues. Maria took things at our pace and even got us access to the elevator at St. Marcs so I could see the golden horses. Maria went above and beyond and when we were saying our goodbyes at the end, my sister and I started to get teary eyed since she made this once in a lifetime trip so special.
Outstanding Ottavia
DayTrip17994356594,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ottavia was wonderful. Very informative and funny. Had a wonderful time touring with her.
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