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
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See St. Mark’s Square, the Bell Tower, and the Marciana Library.
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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.
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- Duration1.5 – 3 hours
- CancellationFree cancellation
- 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.
- 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)
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.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Getting there: Correr Museum (Museo Correr), Piazza San Marco 76, Venice.
- Entry confirmation: Bring your booking confirmation or ticket for entry.
- Tour equipment: A headset is provided to help you follow the guide clearly.
- Prohibited items: Specific restrictions were not provided for this experience.
- Venue rules: Entry may be subject to St. Mark’s Basilica’s applicable rules for religious sites.
- Wheelchair accessibility: This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Duration gap: 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 1 hour). This may extend the overall length of the tour.
- Crypt access: The crypt can only be visited when it is not flooded.
- Doge’s Palace entry: Access is available only with the relevant upgrade.
- After-hours access: The experience takes place after St. Mark’s Basilica closes to regular visitors.
