Experience

Private Legendary Venice St Mark's Basilica and Doge Palace Tour

5.00(28)Venice· Canals · quiet morningsEnglish

On this private tour, let Venice’s history reveal itself through its most iconic landmarks. With skip-the-line access, explore the Doge’s Palace, where the city’s rulers once governed a powerful maritime empire. Wander through grand halls adorned with masterpieces by Tintoretto, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to reach the palace’s eerie prison cells. Continue to St. Mark’s Basilica with 99,000 square feet of golden mosaics. Hear the remarkable story of how St. Mark’s relics were smuggled into Venice and admire the Pala d’Oro, a gem-studded masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship. Led by an expert private guide, this tour offers a deeper, more personal connection to Venice’s past.

Languages
English

What's included

Local English-speaking guide
Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square (exterior)
New Prisons
Marciana Library (exterior)
Exclusive access to the balcony of St. Mark's Basilica
Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (St. Mark's Basilica + Museum 24€)
Bridge of Sighs
St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Private Legendary Venice St Mark's Basilica and Doge Palace Tour

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