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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
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.
1,396 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Liz L,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
This was a fabulous tour. Our tour guide was so informative. Valentina had a great deal of information and the pace was perfect.
mikeanddawn s,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
We did not get to do the tour because the guide did not show up. We arrived 20 minutes early and stayed 20 minutes past the tour time as did another 12 people that were supposed to tour with us. No other tours were available so despite booking months in advance we did not get to see the two most popular sites in Venice.
Mikaela B,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
If I could leave no stars I would. The tour actively requested we be there 15 minutes early. The tour guide never showed up and no communication what so ever. Tried to reach out multiple times and nothing. Do NOT recommend.
Donna C,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
Guide a no show. Fifteenth people waiting at pickup in the rain. No show for the guide. We texted, called and phoned the guide, and Viator. No response from anyone.
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