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St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Small Group Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
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St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Small Group Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
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Overview
See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.
- After-hours tour of St. Mark's Basilica with optional Doge's Palace visit
- Enjoy evening access to St. Mark's Basilica, a historical Venice attraction
- Admire valuable treasures such as the Pala d’Oro, without the crowds
- Visit the crypt where the remains of St. Mark are believed to lie
- Upgrade to visit the Doge's Palace after St. Mark’s Basilica
- Explore the Doge's apartments and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs
- Small-group tour limited to 20 people for personal attention from a guide
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
With this tour, bypass daytime crowds and upgrade to see the Doge's Palace.
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What's Included
Professional guide
After-hours St. Mark’s Basilica tickets
Doge’s Palace tickets (if option with Doge Palace selected)
Small groups of 25 people or fewer
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
P.za San Marco, 76 , P.za San Marco, 76, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
St. Mark's Square , Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyCorrer Museum (Museo Correr) in Piazza San Marco. Meet under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
St. Mark's Square
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Occasionally St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities
- If option with Doge's Palace selected: The prisons and the armory of the Doge's Palace are not wheelchair-accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress
- Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica.
- If option with Doge's Palace selected: Please note that there may be a break of up to 2 hours 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
- Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- OPERATED BY Walks - Italy, Spain & Greece
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Small Group Tour with Optional Doge's Palace?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Small Group Tour with Optional Doge's Palace?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Small Group Tour with Optional Doge's Palace?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Small Group Tour with Optional Doge's Palace?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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- "Time is money, don't waste your day standing in the heat to just get in, the line we saw was about 2 hours to get in." See review
- "After hours is the best time to visit this cryptic basilica." See review
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Great tour with 1.5 hour intermission
Henry_P
, Jun 2022
Highly recommend!
Kelly_S
, Jun 2022
Not worth it
Ed_G
, Jun 2022
Take the After-Hours Tour
Robert_M
, Jun 2022
My husband and I enjoyed this after-hours small group tour while the Basilica was empty and quiet. The tour starts outside in the square and slowly makes it way inside where, sadly, you can see the destruction of water intrusion and uneven flooring. It is most evident as the guide takes you below to the crypt where water still remains. It is a beautiful Basilica and I recommend seeing it and experiencing the solitude within. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, passionate and obviously loved doing this tour.
Alejandro was awesome! He...
Josh_W
, Jun 2022
Excellent Experience
Grant_M
, Jun 2022
A Great Time
Ryan_B
, Jun 2022
Viator came through
Tiffani_B
, Jun 2022
Do this tour but avoid guide Romy.
Steven_N
, Jun 2022
An Exceptional guide and tour!
Stephanie_C
, Jun 2022
Tour guide Andrea was extraordinary! We learned SO MUCH because of his knowledge of architecture and really got to see so many magnificent things that they just can't show you during a day tour. For example, at night in the basilica they shut off the lights for you and start to turn the lights on and it is magical! You get to visit the crypt where they first kept the body of ST Marco before placing him on the altar. The paintings in the crypt are from 12th century(?) and you don't get to see these unless you go after hours. I also didnt realize the story of the merchants stealing st mark's body and bringing it back to Venice was depicted in the mosaic on the front of the church!
in the basilica the most extraordinary thing to me was the bejeweled artwork on the back side of the wooden painting on the main altar that they hid from Napoleon so he wouldn't take it! And it was lovely to see how they turn it around for special occasions for the people to enjoy.
Andrea made this 3.5 hour tour fly by! And there is a nice 25 minute break in between. His knowledge, pleasant delivery, thoughtful responses to any questions asked of him and passion for his work shine through! It felt as though you were on a tour with a knowledgeable friend.
In the Doge's palace you will see works by Titian, Tiepolo,Tinoretto and others. There is a secret passage tour that I would like to do next time. The historical significance of the Scala di Giganti was so interesting and the gold staircase was most beautiful at the top looking down the staircase. Also interesting to learn about the wells to make drinkable water!
My husband and I have done many tours in many cities around the world and we agreed this was the best we've ever done! Absolutely, 100% worth every penny! Lastly, the use of easy to use headsets was great so you could always hear and understand our guide.
Andrea is fantastic tour guide!
damienwurzel
, Jun 2022
Fabulous
Alexis_V
, Jun 2022
A Must -Do Experience
Sarah_S
, Jun 2022
Iole was a wonderful guide! This tour was a surprise and a delight. Our favorite of all our tours in Italy (Four total). St Mark's is jaw-dropping. It's definitely not 'just another church' in Italy. The night tour was a special experience and worth every penny. If someone could only do one tour in Italy, this is the one we would recommend.
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Awesome tour! Loved a...
Marina_N
, Jun 2022
Perfect way to see St Mark's and the Doge Palace
pe4328
, Jun 2022
Perfect way to visit St Mark's and the Doge Palace. We avoided the crowds and got to see many more behind the scenes sites! Very relaxing and informative. Our tour guide Susan was fantastic. There is nothing compared to seating in the Basilica closing your eyes and opening them after the lights are turned on . Magnificent!!! Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent experience
Stephen_B
, Jun 2022
Take this tour
Dan_K
, Jun 2022
Amazing church with top tour guide!
Laura_T
, Jun 2022
Amazing church to see. This was our last day in Italy and had already seen many, many churches. So glad we did not skip this one. Our tour guide Alexandro (hope we have name correct, he is a university professor) was the best guide ever. He really kept the entire experience informative and fun at the same time for me and teenage daughters.
Best thing you can do
Steven_H
, Jun 2022
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