Venice Saint Mark's Basilica After-Hours Guided Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

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Duration: from 1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes
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  • Venice Saint Mark's Basilica After-Hours Guided Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
  • Venice Saint Mark's Basilica After-Hours Guided Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

Experience Highlights

On this guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica outside normal visiting hours, you’ll discover one of Venice’s most iconic buildings, including the Pala d’Oro. Admire its Byzantine art and the tomb housing the remains of Venice’s patron saint.

  • Explore St Mark’s Basilica after closing time, avoiding the crowds and making the most of the experience.
  • A professional guide will provide you with interesting information about this site, as well as accompanying you to see St Mark’s crypt and admire its mosaics and Byzantine art .
  • Book, as an extra, a late-evening ticket to the Doge’s Palace , where you can discover the secrets of the former residence of the doges and its surroundings.

What’s included
  • Entrance to St Mark’s Basilica.
  • Professional guide.
  • Entrance to the Ducal Palace (if this option is selected when booking).

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Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly

Step by Step

This guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica takes place after it has closed, thus avoiding the crowds of tourists, and lasts approximately one and a half hours. Whilst you admire the mosaics and artistic decorations, a professional guide will accompany you and provide interesting information about the basilica and its history.

St Mark’s Basilica is a treasure trove of luxury and art. Built in the early 9th century, it is a Catholic church featuring Byzantine architecture, designed to house the relics of St Mark the Evangelist. Inside, you can admire extraordinary mosaics, marble inlays, Byzantine gold altarpieces and other priceless treasures and jewels. You’ll also discover the mysteries of the crypt of St Mark, patron saint of the city of Venice.

Why not enhance your experience with a ticket to the Doge’s Palace? In this case, the total duration will be approximately three and a half hours. In the former residence of the city’s rulers, you can stroll across the Bridge of Sighs, visit the Hall of the Great Council and explore the Doges’ chambers.

Reviews
4.5
· 860 Reviews
  • Y
    Y.
    5
    The knowledge and passion of our guide was outstanding. He gave us an interesting and detailed account of the history and importance of these places, which enriched our experience and allowed us to better understand their significance.
  • M
    M.
    4
    We felt as if we were exploring a hidden treasure in the heart of Venice.
  • S
    S.
    5
    The quiet and serene atmosphere of St Mark's Basilica after hours added a touch of mystery and charm to our visit.
  • E
    E.
    4
    What made this experience even more special was being able to enjoy these places after hours. We were able to admire the details and beauty of every corner without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by the crowds.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at the Correr Museum, Piazza San Marco 52, Venice, under the portico next to the museum entrance. The guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevou sign

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Other Things You Should Know
  • It is compulsory to keep your knees and shoulders covered whilst visiting the interior of the monument.
  • Backpacks and large bags are not permitted.
  • The nature of the visit may be affected by factors such as public holidays.
  • The building is not wheelchair accessible
  • All participants must provide their full name when booking, exactly as it appears on a valid identity document; if this information is not provided, the booking will be cancelled and no name changes are permitted
  • To enter St Mark’s Basilica, you must present a photo ID; if you do not have one, you may be refused entry.
  • Photography is not permitted inside the Basilica

Supplied by: Walks

Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 3 days before departure to receive a full refund
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 3 days before the departure date

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