Private Tour

Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

Doge's Palace

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!

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Armory of the Doge's Palace

Saint Mark's Basilica main floor

Prison of the Doge's Palace

LivTour's exclusive activity booklet and prizes

Major Halls and paintings of the Doge's Palace

Skip-the-line access to St Mark's Basilica

Bridge of Sighs

Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace

Tips or gratuities

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