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

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Duration: from 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

This experience includes entrance to St. Mark's Basilica after its closure, one of the most emblematic places in Venice. With a professional guide, you will learn about the history of this monument in a visit that lasts about an hour and a half. See its Byzantine art and the tomb that holds the remains of Venice' s patron saint.

For a more personalised service, this tour will take place in groups of around 25 people. In addition, you have the possibility to extend your visit with a late entrance to the Doge's Palace, where you can explore the Grand Council Chamber, the Doge's chambers and the tragic Bridge of Sighs. If you decide to extend it, the total duration will be approximately three and a half hours .

  • Explore St. Mark's Basilica after closing time, avoiding the crowds and optimising the experience.
  • A professional guide will give you interesting information about this place, as well as accompany you to see the crypt of St. Mark's and enjoy its Byzantine mosaics and artistic elements .
  • Additionally, book a last-minute entrance to the Doge 's Palace, where you can discover the secrets of the ancient residence of the Doges and its surroundings.

What’s included

  • Entrance to St Mark's Basilica
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance to the Doge's Palace (if you choose this option when booking)

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Step by Step

Included in this activity is the entrance to St. Mark's Basilica. You will have the opportunity to visit it after closing time, avoiding the crowds of tourists. While you enjoy the mosaics and its artistic decorations, the professional guide who will accompany you will give you interesting information about the basilica and its history.

The tour lasts approximately one and a half hours. You can also extend it with an entrance to the Doge's Palace, residence of the ancient rulers of the city, passing also by the Bridge of Sighs. If you add this option, the total duration will be approximately three and a half hours. To enhance the activity, groups will be of about 25 people.

This tour allows you to visit St. Mark's Basilica after its closing time. Avoiding the tourist crowds means more personalised attention from the guide and the chance to quietly enjoy an iconic Italian location.

St Mark's Basilica hides luxury and art. Built in the early 9th century, it is a Catholic church with Byzantine architecture designed to house the relics of Mark the Evangelist. Here you can enjoy extraordinary mosaics, inlaid marble, Byzantine gold altarpieces and other treasures and jewels of great value. You will also discover the mysteries of the crypt of Saint Mark, patron saint of the city of Venice.

Take the plunge and extend your experience with an entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace. On this last-minute visit, you will see the interiors of the residence of the Doges, the former rulers of Venice. The Grand Council Chamber, the Doge's chambers and the Bridge of Sighs are some of the places you will pass by if you choose this option.

Reviews

4.5
· 10 Reviews
  • Y
    Y.
    5
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    The knowledge and passion of our guide was outstanding. He gave us an interesting and detailed narration about the history and importance of these places, which enriched our experience and allowed us to better understand their significance.
  • M
    M.
    4
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    We felt as if we were exploring a hidden treasure in the heart of Venice.
  • S
    S.
    5
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    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
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    What made this experience even more special was being able to enjoy these places outside of regular hours. We were able to admire the details and beauty of every corner without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by the crowds.
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