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

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From EUR 98

4.70
1,298 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Explore St Mark’s Basilica without the crowds on an after-hours tour, and enjoy 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

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

4.70

1,298 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • St. Marks Basilica After-Hours

    margie p,

    May 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fascinating experience, not to be missed. Our guide was very knowledgeable from the intrigue of the churches involvement with the Doge to all the different materials used in the actual building.

  • Definitely do it!

    Marcy F,

    May 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I absolutely loved this experience. Valentina, our guide, did a fantastic job. It was really neat to see the golden domes shimmering in the lights at night. And, I enjoyed not having crowds to push through.

  • If you have one day, do this!

    Jamie W,

    May 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wow! What an incredible behind the scenes adventure. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the Doge’s palace, but our guide, Romy, provided such incredible history about the architecture, how the square came to be and insights, I couldn’t get enough! The basilica tour is a MUST with incredible frescos, epic mosaic domes that tell stories and the floors…oh my gosh…the floors! It’s a dramatic reveal when the lights come on and one I won’t forget.

  • Doge Palace & St Marks Basillica

    Kimberleigh M,

    May 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I highly recommend this tour-our guide Valentina was excellent! Very knowledgeable and passionate. Great history lesson!

  • Don’t miss this when in Venice.

    Richard A,

    May 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is the only way to see the palace and ST. Mark’s Basilica. No crowds, no lines and details about the buildings and history by an expert. .