Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
Overview
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Mobile ticket
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 tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco
Exterior view & Photo stop
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
Reviews
1,358 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Night tour is a must
Erin H,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing way to see St Mark's and Doge's Palace. The evening tour and seeing the lights come on at St Mark's was breathtaking. The crypt was really cool as well. Doge's palace was great thought it was incredibly hot this night with very little air flow. I would still do the tour again - our guide was so knowledgeable!
Absolutely without a...
Casey H,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely without a doubt the best experience I could imagine. Visiting the Doge’s Palace without all the crowds of people and getting to just walk through all the rooms and have our very knowledgeable guide would probably have made the tour worth it enough for me, however, I cannot begin to describe what it was like to experience the Basilica in the dark. The privilege of getting to go into the Basilica after dark and getting to see what few see makes this tour worth the price and worth the experience. Our guide was extremely informative and interesting.
Exceptional
Lisa H,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Valentina was absolutely fantastic. Her knowledge of the Doge Palace and St Mark’s was remarkable. You can tell she loves her job, if you get her for your tour you are in luck. My 17yo daughter really enjoyed the entire tour,
Great tour. The after...
Mark G,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour. The after hours tour really is worth the extra cost. While there are other tours there as well it never felt crowded. Philipo, our guide, was great! He was extremely knowledgeable about the basilica and had a fantastic sense of humor.
Not To Be Missed
Kyle F,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Marina was a wonderful guide. She has an Art History degree and must have aced it! To start there is no better time than after hours. No lines, no crowds why would you do it any other way. The tour itself offered you a glimpse into areas others can’t enter during the day. It was extremely hot during our visit and these buildings offered no relief from the heat. Prepare to sweat. This tour is very informative and interesting I highly recommend it.
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