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

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

I will offer each participant a drink at the end of the tour
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

Meeting point

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 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

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 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 ....

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Tour Leader in Venice

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Cancellation Policy

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

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