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St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
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Highlights

  • Enjoy the intimacy of after-hours exploration as you gain exclusive access to one of the world’s most extraordinary churches after closing.
  • With your guide, learn the history of the Crypt, offering a peek into the Church's ancient foundations, while witnessing the charm of St. Mark's Square.
  • Don't miss the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece, gleaming under the night sky, before exploring the majestic Bell Tower and the 16th-century Marciana Library.
  • Upgrade for entry to the famous Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture that served as a seat of power for the Republic of Venice.

Your Experience

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica after hours on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour, then upgrade to Doge’s Palace for a deeper look at Venice’s religious and political history.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking local guide and begin your evening in the heart of Venice. With your headset ready, follow your guide into St. Mark’s Basilica after regular visiting hours.

What to expect

St. Mark’s Basilica

Step inside one of Venice’s most celebrated landmarks after the daytime crowds have left. Look up at the shimmering golden mosaics covering the basilica’s vast interiors, then admire the Pala d’Oro and its richly detailed decoration as your guide explains the stories behind what you see.

Features

  • Descend beneath the basilica to the crypt, when it is not flooded, and hear about its connection to the relics of St. Mark. Your guide adds historical context to this quieter part of the monument.

Venetian landmarks

Continue through the historic heart of Venice as your guide points out St. Mark’s Square, the Bell Tower and the Marciana Library, sharing stories that connect the city’s religious, artistic and civic heritage.

Features

  • See St. Mark’s Square, the Bell Tower, and the Marciana Library.

  • Hear stories connecting Venice’s religious, artistic, and civic heritage.

Wrapping up

Choose the upgrade to continue your exploration at Doge’s Palace, the historic seat of Venetian political power. Discover the landmark’s role in the Republic of Venice and see how its story complements the religious history of St. Mark’s Basilica.

Inclusions

  • Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Headset
  • Entry to Doge's Palace (optional)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The tour includes exclusive access to St. Mark’s Basilica after closing, a local English-speaking guide, an expertly guided walking tour, and a headset for better hearing. Entry to Doge's Palace is optional.

The mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica span over 85,000 square feet, which is equivalent to covering about 1.5 American football fields.

Yes, visitors are required to wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees as part of the dress code policy.

No, only small bags can be carried since there is no luggage or coat check available during the tour.

Unfortunately, the tour is not wheelchair-accessible due to the nature of the sites visited.

Highlights include exclusive after-hours access to St. Mark’s Basilica, viewing the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece with nearly 2,000 precious gems, and exploring the crypt where Venice's famous inhabitants are buried.

The optional upgrade allows entry to Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture that was once the seat of power for the Republic of Venice.

On certain days, there may be a short break between visiting Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, which could extend the overall duration of the tour by up to one hour.

You’ll visit St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark’s Basilica with its golden mosaics, and optionally Doge's Palace. The crypt and the Bell Tower are also part of the experience.

Personal expenses such as food or drinks are not included in the tour package and will need to be covered separately by visitors.

The tour is not wheelchair-accessible.

You can only carry small bags as there is no luggage or coat check. On certain days there may be a short break between the visit to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica (never more than one hour). This may extend the overall length of the tour. Dress code: Wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees.

St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) St. Mark's Basilica St. Mark's Crypt Pala d’Oro Altarpiece Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square (exterior) Marciana Library (exterior) Doge's Palace (optional)

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