Venice 2.5-Hour Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
by LivTours Venice
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€398Overview
This 2.5-hour guided tour covers two of Venice's main landmarks: Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The tour starts in Piazza San Marco, where the guide meets the group and explains the history and architecture of the square over about 20 minutes. Next, the group enters Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access. Visitors spend approximately 50 minutes inside, viewing the extensive golden mosaics that cover the interior walls and ceilings while the guide provides historical information. An original valid photo ID is required to enter the basilica; photocopies are not accepted. After the basilica, the tour continues to the Doge's Palace, again using skip-the-line entry. The guide leads the group through the palace’s grand halls, including the Hall of the Great Council and the Doge’s private apartments. The tour also includes a visit to the palace’s prison cells and its weapon collection. The group then stops at the Bridge of Sighs for about 10 minutes to take photos. This tour is available as a private or semi-private option, allowing participants to ask questions and set the pace. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. On certain dates, visitors staying outside Venice may need to pay a city access fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
The tour begins in Piazza San Marco where the private guide meets the group. The guide provides information on the square's architecture, history, and anecdotes during a 20-minute introduction.
20 min
Basilica di San Marco
The group enters Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access for about 50 minutes. Inside, the guide highlights the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics covering the interior and discusses the basilica’s history and various eras. An original valid photo ID is required for entry; photocopies are not accepted.
50 min
Palazzo Ducale
After exiting the basilica, the tour continues with skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace. Visitors see the Doge’s private apartments and grand halls including the Hall of the Great Council. The tour also includes the palace’s prison cells and a display of the weapon collection.
50 min
Ponte dei Sospiri
The tour concludes with a 10-minute stop at the Bridge of Sighs, where visitors can enjoy the view and take photographs.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
End point
The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice 2.5-Hour Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
by LivTours Venice
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€398Overview
This 2.5-hour guided tour covers two of Venice's main landmarks: Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The tour starts in Piazza San Marco, where the guide meets the group and explains the history and architecture of the square over about 20 minutes. Next, the group enters Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access. Visitors spend approximately 50 minutes inside, viewing the extensive golden mosaics that cover the interior walls and ceilings while the guide provides historical information. An original valid photo ID is required to enter the basilica; photocopies are not accepted. After the basilica, the tour continues to the Doge's Palace, again using skip-the-line entry. The guide leads the group through the palace’s grand halls, including the Hall of the Great Council and the Doge’s private apartments. The tour also includes a visit to the palace’s prison cells and its weapon collection. The group then stops at the Bridge of Sighs for about 10 minutes to take photos. This tour is available as a private or semi-private option, allowing participants to ask questions and set the pace. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. On certain dates, visitors staying outside Venice may need to pay a city access fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
The tour begins in Piazza San Marco where the private guide meets the group. The guide provides information on the square's architecture, history, and anecdotes during a 20-minute introduction.
20 min
Basilica di San Marco
The group enters Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access for about 50 minutes. Inside, the guide highlights the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics covering the interior and discusses the basilica’s history and various eras. An original valid photo ID is required for entry; photocopies are not accepted.
50 min
Palazzo Ducale
After exiting the basilica, the tour continues with skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace. Visitors see the Doge’s private apartments and grand halls including the Hall of the Great Council. The tour also includes the palace’s prison cells and a display of the weapon collection.
50 min
Ponte dei Sospiri
The tour concludes with a 10-minute stop at the Bridge of Sighs, where visitors can enjoy the view and take photographs.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
End point
The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.