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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
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.
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.
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
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco
Exterior view & Photo stop
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.
This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after-hours and includes the Doge's Palace.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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.
1,404 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Paul H,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
Excellent experience. Small group with exclusive access. Guide was extremely knowledgeable, explained the history of the Doja and Cathedral very well.
Dominick R,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
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.
maryheraty,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
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.
Claudia Y,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
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.
Brian W,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
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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