Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People
Overview
Enjoy a comprehensive and engaging tour of Venice's two most famous sites, Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, in an intimate group of only 6 people. Savor the privileges of an intimate tour with skip-the-line access to one of the world's most famous basilicas and journey through Venice's most historical landmarks accompanied, all by a local, expert and professional guide.
Highlights include the breathtaking views from the Bridge of Sighs, and the scary prisons of the Doge's Palace, its impressive Gun Room and magnificent Hall of Great Council.
Highlights include the breathtaking views from the Bridge of Sighs, and the scary prisons of the Doge's Palace, its impressive Gun Room and magnificent Hall of Great Council.
Inclusions
- Local Expert Professional Guide
- Semi Private Group of only 6 people max
- Skip the line into St. Mark's Basilica
- Skip the Line into Doge's Palace, apartments and prisons
- Bridge of Sighs
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
- Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Your Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Tour will begin in Saint Mark's square, where you will meet your guide and join your exclusively Small Group of MAX 6 people.
Begin your adventure into two of Venice's most famous sites in this most iconic and picture perfect square, learning all about its architecture, history and anecdotes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Your first official stop will be Saint Mark's Basilica. Enjoy exclusive and privileged skip the (long) line access, and enter straight into what is also known as the Golden Basilica. Here, your guide will show you and guide you through the interior of this incredible church, musing on its history, anecdotes, and the many eras it has seen in its hundreds of years of existence. You will surely be stunned by the thousands and thousands of square feet of pure golden mosaics that completely cover the basilica's interior. There is quite literally no other place like this!
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Exit the Basilica, and continue your tour by enjoying once again exclusive access to the Doge's Palace, seat of Venice's government for centuries. You will be amazed by the secret stories your guide shares as you walk through the Doge’s private, luxurious apartments and powerful halls such as the Hall of the Great Council.
Continue to explore the palace with a visit to the scary, dark and gory prison. After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will then stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.
Duration: 50 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Your Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Tour will begin in Saint Mark's square, where you will meet your guide and join your exclusively Small Group of MAX 6 people.
Begin your adventure into two of Venice's most famous sites in this most iconic and picture perfect square, learning all about its architecture, history and anecdotes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Your first official stop will be Saint Mark's Basilica. Enjoy exclusive and privileged skip the (long) line access, and enter straight into what is also known as the Golden Basilica. Here, your guide will show you and guide you through the interior of this incredible church, musing on its history, anecdotes, and the many eras it has seen in its hundreds of years of existence. You will surely be stunned by the thousands and thousands of square feet of pure golden mosaics that completely cover the basilica's interior. There is quite literally no other place like this!
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Exit the Basilica, and continue your tour by enjoying once again exclusive access to the Doge's Palace, seat of Venice's government for centuries. You will be amazed by the secret stories your guide shares as you walk through the Doge’s private, luxurious apartments and powerful halls such as the Hall of the Great Council.
Continue to explore the palace with a visit to the scary, dark and gory prison. After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will then stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.
Duration: 50 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk potential refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour operates within current local COVID-19 protocol. We are not responsible for any persons who do not adhere to regulations, and in said circumstances will result in loss of the tour without refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
SUSAN_C
October 2023
This was a great tour under adverse conditions. Rain and flooding at the palace and cathedral. Our tour guide was adept at navigating the associated challenges, accomodating, knowledgable, interesting and easy to understand. Our 2 other tour companions were a couple from the same city as us wh...
This was a great tour under adverse conditions. Rain and flooding at the palace and cathedral. Our tour guide was adept at navigating the associated challenges, accomodating, knowledgable, interesting and easy to understand. Our 2 other tour companions were a couple from the same city as us which made the tour even more fun. I am very glad we chose the semi-provate tour, which turned out to be fortuitous considering the conditions.thesamples
October 2023
Hearing the history of Doges, seeing the weapons and walking the path of the prisoners over the Bridge of Sighs. Seeing the beauty of all the paintings and the history behind the clocks in St. Marks.
Hearing the history of Doges, seeing the weapons and walking the path of the prisoners over the Bridge of Sighs. Seeing the beauty of all the paintings and the history behind the clocks in St. Marks.Meander46901
October 2023
Excellent! We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide, Martina, was very knowledgeable and provided an outstanding narrative on both the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's.
Excellent! We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide, Martina, was very knowledgeable and provided an outstanding narrative on both the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's.Victor_R
October 2023
Tulips guide was terrific-gave us a lot of information about the history of St Marks and the Doges palace. Eased us through the entries very fast. A delight!
Tulips guide was terrific-gave us a lot of information about the history of St Marks and the Doges palace. Eased us through the entries very fast. A delight!Cory_T
October 2023
Thank you Tuilla for an amazing time at St. Mark's and Doge's Palace. We appreciated your knowledge and enthusiasm. The history, art, and architecture was stunning. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
Thank you Tuilla for an amazing time at St. Mark's and Doge's Palace. We appreciated your knowledge and enthusiasm. The history, art, and architecture was stunning. Thank you for a wonderful tour.And247rew
October 2023
Initially thought the tour was expensive but it proved to be be good value. Martina was a knowledgeable and friendly guide and the easy skip the line access was well worth it!
Initially thought the tour was expensive but it proved to be be good value. Martina was a knowledgeable and friendly guide and the easy skip the line access was well worth it!