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Venice Semi-Private Tour of Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's
4.9
97 Ratings
Venezia
Experience the wonders of Venice on a semi-private tour of the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. Skip the lines and explore historical landmarks with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza San Marco - Your Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Tour will begin in Saint Mark’s square, where you will meet your guide and join your exclusively Small Group of MAX 6 people.\nBegin your adventure into two of Venice’s most famous sites in this most iconic and picture perfect square, learning all about its architecture, history and anecdotes.\n- Basilica di San Marco - Your first official stop will be Saint Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy exclusive and privileged skip the (long) line access, and enter straight into what is also known as the Golden Basilica. Here, your guide will show you and guide you through the interior of this incredible church, musing on its history, anecdotes, and the many eras it has seen in its hundreds of years of existence. You will surely be stunned by the thousands and thousands of square feet of pure golden mosaics that completely cover the basilica’s interior. There is quite literally no other place like this! \n- Doge’s Palace - Exit the Basilica, and continue your tour by enjoying once again exclusive access to the Doge’s Palace, seat of Venice’s government for centuries. You will be amazed by the secret stories your guide shares as you walk through the Dogeâs private, luxurious apartments and powerful halls such as the Hall of the Great Council.\n\nContinue to explore the palace with a visit to the scary, dark and gory prison. After seeing the impressive collection of weapons, you will then stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy the view and snap some perfect pictures for your album at home.
What's Included
- Maximum of 6 people in the group for a semi-private experience
- Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Priority entry to Doge’s Palace, including apartments and prisons
- Visit the iconic Bridge of Sighs
- Guided by a local expert professional guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Delight in a thorough and captivating exploration of Venice’s two notorious landmarks, Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, with an exclusive small group of only 6 enthusiasts. Experience the benefits of a personal tour with quick access to one of the globe’s most renowned basilicas and navigate through Venice’s most significant historical spots, all guided by a local, well-versed and adept guide. The tour highlights encompass awe-inspiring views from the Bridge of Sighs, the chilling prisons of the Doge’s Palace, its remarkable Gun Room, and the splendid Hall of Great Council.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk potential refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
P.za San Marco, 1
Piazza San Marco
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(97 Ratings)
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Kurts449
Jun 2, 2024
A Great Start to Our Vacation - Grazia was a fantastic guide - friendly, enthusiastic, and incredibly knowledgable! In St. Mark’s she provided detailed background about the extraordinary mosaics, the history behind St. Mark’s travels and final resting place, and so much more. In the Doge’s place, she brought to life the politics and grandeur of the Venetian empire, comparing and contrasting it with Rome and others. Although we were still a tad jet lagged, it was an awesome way to start our Italy Adventure. Highly recommended!
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Mobile39813286718
May 31, 2024
St Mark’s/Doge’s Palace Bellissimo! - It was a great tour. Martina did a fabulous job of showing my family the highlights of St. Mark’s and the Doge’s palace. Bellissimo!
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Ronald_b
May 25, 2024
Sara Rocked - The guide, Sara, was knowledgeable, pleasant and had an awesome sense of humor. Highly recommend Sara for this tour.
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Nowweareallcritics
May 18, 2024
Five Stars! - Nico was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and there was so much to learn from him about the history of the palace, the church and Venice in general.
It would truly be a waste to “just walk through” San Marco square without someone like him (with a Masters Degree in History from U of Venice) to point out the details, the latin and the oddities.
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Kraken187
May 14, 2024
Bravo Nico! Amazing Tour Guide! - Nico was an Amazing tour guide! Not only was he very passionate about his work, he was also very knowledgeable of the venetian history and even helped me improve my Italian and Latin. His charismatic personality was charming and it was a delight to take this tour with him. It was our first night in Venice and he made it worth while! Grazie Nico!
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Reneelv8023dc
May 6, 2024
St Marks & Doges Palace - We had the best time with Francesca. It was super informative while still being fun. We were also worried we would have trouble finding her beforehand but we had no issues at all
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John
May 4, 2024
St Mark’s square - Romy did a fantastic job, super knowledgeable and patient with our family :-) We had our very young granddaughter with us and one of us was on crutches, but it we sailed through the tour!
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Jon411
Apr 30, 2024
St. Mark’s Tour - Nico was our guide, and he was fabulous. He knew his history of the area and the palace and Basilica backwards and forwards. He answered all of our questions, and he could not have been nicer. We would HIGHLY recommend Nico to others.
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L4321dybarrym
Apr 30, 2024
Dodge and st marks - Nicole was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Worth every penny and you will not be disappointed. I only wish the tour would be longer
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Elizabeth
Apr 29, 2024
Amazing tour to Doges Palace with Romy - Romy was a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide. It was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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