Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace

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Private Family Tour of Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace with Scavenger Hunt — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Embark on an exciting journey through Venice's most prominent landmarks with a private, child-friendly guide and interactive scavenger hunt! Visit St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access - no waiting in lines - essential when traveling with potentially impatient little ones! Your private expert guide will provide you with entertaining stories, fun facts and century-old mysteries. The tour has been specifically crafted for everyone in the family to get involved and learn!

At the beginning of the tour, each child will receive a scavenger hunt booklet with a map, colorful pens, riddles to solve, and a prize at the end of the tour. Along the way, explore the 'Golden Basilica' of St Mark's with it's gorgeous golden mosaics, then visit the grand courtrooms and prison of the Doge's Palace, and cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs. Listen carefully and keep your eyes open to find the clues and solve the riddles as you make your way through this enchanting 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: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: LivTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Skip-the-line access to St Mark's Basilica
Included: Prison of the Doge's Palace
Included: Major Halls and paintings of the Doge's Palace
Included: LivTour's exclusive activity booklet and prizes
Included: Saint Mark's Basilica main floor
Included: Bridge of Sighs
Included: Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
Included: Armory of the Doge's Palace

Not included

Not included: Tips or gratuities

Itinerary

Basilica di San Marco

one hour Admission included

The fun begins inside St Mark's Basilica where you and your family can enjoy the gorgeous golden mosaics that adorn the Basilica as your guide provides you with historic anecdotes and clues to the children's treasure hunt! To enter you will also enjoy skip-the-line access

An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Palazzo Ducale

one hour Admission included

Skip-the-line into the Doge's Palace. The Doge was similar to a Duke or ruler that was elected by a committee of wealthy merchants, and the Doge's Palace is a symbol of it's importance, and the wealth of the city of Venice. As you and your family continue along the treasure hunt journey, visit the courtrooms, the prison, the armory and more!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to 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 Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

Using your ticket

An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.

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%

Good to know

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
Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability
The interactive children’s booklets are only made in English.
This activity booklet is designed for children from ages 5 – 10 years old and is perfect for mixed age families; if older children are also present, our guides are capable and ready to adapt material and the tour’s content
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.