Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Tour
Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Tour
Venice is known for its beauty, charm and history but it is also known for its crowds. This tour is designed in a way to allow each tour group to be as small and intimate as possible so our small groups are no larger than 6 people per tour guide. This ensures that you get the full experience from start to finish, and truly enjoy and live the sites as should be done.
Italians take great care when it comes to hospitality, and that is what a small group of 6 offers. This particular tour is even more personalized with EXCLUSIVE access into one of the most prestigious landmarks of Venice – VIP access after hours to the incredible Saint Mark's Basilica, preceded by a thorough and enchanted tour of the Doge's Palace and the infamous Bridge of Sighs. Perfect for all ages and history levels.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Piazza San Marco
Your LivItaly tour guide will tell you just how this square came to importance and the inspiration for St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s palace which create its majestic backdrop. Learn about the cultural influences which have contributed to the architectural beauty of the surrounding buildings – Eastern and Venentian Gothic.
30 minutesDoge's Palace
Your guide will then take you to the Doge’s Palace, originally built as a 10th century fortress and later transformed into a palazzo under Doge Sebastiano Ziani. The palace expanded so much throughout time that it eventually even reached the side walls of St Mark’s Basilica. Learn about the amazing color-changing facade of the Doge’s Palace and why it changes color from day to night.
1 hourPonte dei Sospiri
Your tour will also take you to the famous Bridge of Sighs, a last sight for prisoners on their march towards imprisonment, known as one of their last and most memorable views of the beautiful Venetian lagoon. A sight worth remembering even today.
30 minutesBasilica di San Marco
But the best part of it all is clearly the fact that you and your group will be completely alone in the basilica for the portion of your tour – a once in a lifetime experience reserved exclusively for our guests.
1 hour 30 minutesIncluded
- Small Group of ONLY 6 people MAX
- Exclusive After Hours entrance to Saint Mark's Basilica
- Professional Local Expert Guide
- Night tour of the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
- Entry/Admission - Ponte dei Sospiri
- Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.