Exclusive Saint Mark's Basilica after dark and Doge's Palace tour

Piazza San Marco, 76, 30124 Venice VE, Italy, Venice, Italy

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Exclusive Saint Mark's Basilica after dark and Doge's Palace tour

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Overview

Duration

3h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Explore two of Venice's must-see attractions after the crowds have gone home with nothing but a small group and an expert guide. You will not only enjoy privileged access to the Doge’s Palace, minimizing your time in line, but you will get private access to St.Mark's Basilica after hours! In just a few hours, see two top sites and get memories that will last a lifetime.Your evening starts with a guided tour of the Doge's Palace. Visiting at last entry-time, you'll get to explore rooms like the Armory, the Hall of the Great Council. the spooky prisons and the Bridge of Sighs during the quietest time of day, allowing you the time and space to really appreciate this incredible building. Your tour will continue over to St. Mark's Basilica, which will already have closed for the evening. Step inside and experience Venice’s most important site empty! As you explore the church, including the crypt, your guide will tell you all about this incredible building and its beautiful artifacts including the main altar and the famous Byzantine altarpiece, the Pala d'Oro.Sights included:

St. Mark's Basilica (at night!)
Special access to the Pala d'Oro
St. Marks' Basilica Crypt
St. Mark's Square
Doge's Palace
Palace Armory
Bridge of Sighs
Prisons
Bell Tower (outside)
The Marciana Library (outside)
Torre d'Orologio (outside)

What to remember

Important info

The maximum group size is 25 people
Please note that all customers must show up at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before starting time chosen as no refunds or re-bookings can be allowed for latecomers or no-shows
If headsets are needed, they are disinfected at the beginning and end of your experience
Unfortunately, due to site restrictions, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs users
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. The tour operator cannot be held responsible for being denied entry due to improper dress
After-hour admission to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace (after closing)
Backpacks are prohibited inside St. Mark's Basilica
This tour runs rain or shine. However, 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
Please note that there may be a break of up to 2 hours between your Doge’s Palace tour and the After-Hour visit, due to the temporary earlier closing time at the Doge’s Palace. Your guide in this case will provide bar/restaurant recommendations. This may extend the overall length of the tour
Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and/or flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you'll be contacted prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time
Please note that all guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty

What's included

Individual headset. Tour guide

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Experience being inside St.Mark's Basilica after hours: no crowds, no lines!. Gain privileged entrance to the Doge's Palace and explore one of Venice's most famous sites. Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 25 people

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Walks

Meeting Point

Correr Museum (Museo Correr) in Piazza San Marco. Meet under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.