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

5 (57) 2h Free cancellation

Overview

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

What's included

  • Carbonated beverages
  • being in a small group of maximum 6 people, the tour also starts with two people
  • entrance ticket to the ducal palace; possible skip the line basilica
  • do not carry bulky backpacks or bags
  • you should not take photographs or make videos in the basilica
  • to dress in a manner appropriate to the sacred place for the basilica, in summer the women will have to cover themselves

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the start point

Start point

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Private tour

  1. 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

    1h

  2. 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 ....

    1h

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

Cancellation policy

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

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