St Mark's Basilica: Discover Hidden Treasures and Optional Doge's Palace Tour After-Hours

Discover hidden treasures in St Mark’s Basilica on an after-hours tour, with the option to visit Doge’s Palace. Explore the basilica’s mosaics and crypt, and upgrade for a late entry tour of the palace’s council rooms and frescos.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - Piazza San Marco
  • St Mark’s Campanile - Exterior view & Photo stop
  • Basilica di San Marco - Basilica di San Marco, Veneto
    The ideal way to experience St Mark’s Basilica is without the crowds.
    Inside, take a deep breath. You’re witnessing St. Mark’s in solitude! No jostling with other tourists, no viewing the church…
What's Included
  • After-hours St. Mark’s Basilica tickets (€30)
  • Professional guide
  • Small groups of 25 people or fewer
  • Doge’s Palace tickets (only if option with Doge Palace purchased at time of booking) - €25
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the luxury of avoiding the crowds with an exclusive after-hours tour of St Mark’s Basilica. Enhance your visit with an optional tour of Doge’s Palace, available if chosen during booking. Inside St Mark’s Basilica, marvel at the exquisite mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, then join your guide to explore the crypt where St Mark is believed to…

Location
Museo Correr
Piazza San Marco
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Lydia
Jun 4, 2026
Unforgettable Experience - This was a once in a lifetime experience filled with so much information on both the political and religious aspects of Venice. Be aware that there is a break in between visiting the Doja Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. We started our tour at 6:00pm but didn’t finish until 10:30pm with a 2 hour break in between due to restrictions at the Basilica. Even with the break I would still highly recommend this tour!
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A5299zirichards
Jun 2, 2026
The Doge's Palace and St Marc's Basilica - The tour was truly a wonderful experience. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided detailed, engaging insights into the history of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Her passion for the subject brought the stories and significance of these remarkable landmarks to life. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of Venice's rich history and culture.
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Richardcz6637xd
Jun 2, 2026
Excellent tour of saint marcos basilica - Tour was very nice and guided by Romy was very detailed in her presentation would recommend her to anyone
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V1341kostacyp
May 29, 2026
An amazing experience! - Elena was amazing!!! So enjoyable and knowledgable. She was wonderful with our granddaughter and all 8 in our group!!
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Caitlinpy5234gc
May 29, 2026
So wonderful! - We booked this tour for our family of eight. There were a few other groups of people on tours, but it was an extremely intimate experience. Elena was absolutely AMAZING! The tour was one of our most anticipated events on our trip, so we definitely had high expectations. They were far more than just met. Each part of this tour was so special and only got more and more amazing. You won’t want to miss this tour!
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Anette
May 29, 2026
Very good guide and great information was provided - Denise was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. I really enjoyed the night tour and all the things you could see
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Miaki3181mm
May 28, 2026
Amazing experience and tour guide! - Elena was amazing!! She was so engaging and really made sure we spent the entire time together learning everything we needed to now about the basilica. I want to come back and do another tour with her. Also being in the basilica at night was incredible. All the lights turning on and the ceiling glowing — it was magical!
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Geraldine_o
May 25, 2026
Speechless… - Mind-blowing experience. Our host was phenomenal - she connected with me (us : the tour group) by sharing stories and tales throughout the tour. Her knowledge is undeniably that of a true Venetian and her passion for her city is a privilege to experience. This tour (specifically with our tour guide) ranks in the top 3 experience in my life and I will highly recommend it to anyone. There is no other place in the world like this. It is breathtaking and astonishing, rich with culture and history.
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1994sas
May 25, 2026
Amazing, exclusive experience - Amazing experience with our guide Tiana, who was super knowledgeable. Also, the whole experience itself, experiencing both iconic locations of Venice with virtually no crowds
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Shaz_brog
May 25, 2026
St Marks - Very informative with a touch of humour
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From $149
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).