Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

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About this activity

This tour is unique because you will be able to understand the history of the Piazza di San Marco, the basilica and its millenary history, you will be able to admire the mosaics and marbles .... you will be able to see the Doges' Palace, where the events of the Serenissima Republic. But what will make the tour unique is the guide's passion and love for his city

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Tour Leader in Venice

Ages: Children (6–15 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: I will offer each participant a drink at the end of the tour
Included: being in a small group of maximum 6 people, the tour also starts with two people

Not included

Not included: entrance ticket to the ducal palace; possible skip the line basilica
Not included: do not carry bulky backpacks or bags
Not included: you should not take photographs or make videos in the basilica
Not included: to dress in a manner appropriate to the sacred place for the basilica, in summer the women will have to cover themselves

Itinerary

Basilica di San Marco

one hour Admission not included

Visit of Piazza San Marco, external and internal explanation of the Basilica of San Marco with its splendid mosaics

External explanation of the ducal palace. Small break of about 15 min and then continuation of the visit in the ducal palace. Visit to the institutional halls, bridge of sighs and passage through prisons
Palazzo Ducale

one hour Admission not included

You will visit the marvelous ducal palace, place of power and government of the Serenissima republic of Venice.

You will be able to see the marvelous internal rooms where the senators were ... the ambassadors ... and then you will see the marvelous hall of the greatest council with the wonderful painting of Paradise by Tintoretto.

You will then go to the bridge of sighs and you will be able to go through the prisons ....

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

End point

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Options

Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
shortening time and enjoy

small nice walking tour: instead of visiting San Mark's basilica inside I will explain from outside and I will offer to you a nice walking tour nearby

Duration: 1 hour