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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 with Doge's Palace

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

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.

Reviews

4.68

1,388 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Doge's Palace and after hours tour of St. Mark's Basilica

    Amy G,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour and definitely would recommend. We first visited the Doge's Palace but the highlight was the after-hours tour of St. Mark’s Basilica. There are a lot of steps in the Doge's Palace so be prepared by wearing comfortable shoes.

  • St Marks and Doge after hours tour

    Deborah S,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour Denise was a fantastic guide I would recommend this tour to anyone. There was a lot of walking but it really was worth it!

  • 100% recommended

    Jenna c,

    Aug 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an absolutely amazing experience truly magical to see such beauty with such a small group. Absolutely magical and our guide was amazing.

  • Guide Iole is the best!

    David D,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An impressive tour, intimate experience despite being a medium sized group. Energetic guide, Iole, helped to give the group an inspired adventure through two of the most impressive architectural and spiritual spaces in the world! Thank you Iole!

  • It was a wonderful...

    Amy N,

    Aug 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Nico, was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history associated with both the basilica and the palace. Highly recommend!

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