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

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Enjoy the luxury of avoiding the crowds and explore St Mark’s Basilica on an after-hours tour. Include 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

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

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. Walks 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 is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.

Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Doge’s Palace tickets (only if option with Doge Palace purchased at time of booking)

Small groups of 25 people or fewer

After-hours St. Mark’s Basilica tickets

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

1

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco

Admission Not Applicable
2

Exterior view & Photo stop

Admission Not Applicable

Options

St Mark's Basilica standalone

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
St. Mark's Basilica standalone: This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after hours and does not include the Doge's Palace.

St. Mark's with Doge's Palace

This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after-hours and includes the Doge's Palace.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Private - St. Mark's Basilica

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
St. Mark's Basilica Standalone: This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after hours and does not include the Doge's Palace.

Reviews

4.67

1,404 reviews

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  • St. Marks after hours

    Paul H,

    Oct 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent experience. Small group with exclusive access. Guide was extremely knowledgeable, explained the history of the Doja and Cathedral very well.

  • Nico is a true gem of a tour guide!

    Dominick R,

    Oct 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nico was very knowledgeable and kind to answer all questions while on the tour. He took his time to explain every detail in both Basilica San Marco and Doge Palace. Other travelers should note that the tour is over three hours with one 20 min snack/bathroom break and mostly standing up. We learned so much from Nico on this tour and we would book with him again.

  • No show no good!

    maryheraty,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Tour guide never showed. It was our last night in Venice and we missed the one tour we were looking forward to. Very disappointed. Want full refund and credit for our wasted time waited an hour for guide to show in the designated spot.

  • Can’t Miss Tour with Marina!

    Claudia Y,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic tour with Marina! She is so informative, funny, and personable, making the tour very enjoyable. She majored in art and history so she was able to pepper in so many neat details that would’ve otherwise been missed. There were 2 other tours that moved through the space but always in separate rooms, so we shared the space quite well. The tour was well paced letting us explore leisurely and silently through was fantastic.

  • Absolute Best Tour In Venice

    Brian W,

    Oct 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The best and only tour to take in Venice. Private tour both doge palace and St. Marks Basilica. Our tour guide Marina was outstanding, she had so much knowledge and was a great tour leader. The tour is a night and it’s private. This is the only way to truly see these beautiful places. I highly recommend this tour.

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