25 tours · €12–€580 per person · ★ 4.7
A Doge's Palace tour or a St Mark's Basilica tour puts a guide inside both buildings without the queue, and the 25 here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €12 per person for a priority visit of the basilica, to €580 for a private day that pairs both buildings with a gondola ride. Between them sit palace tours with the prisons and the Bridge of Sighs, combos that add the terraces or the islands, and after hours visits for six.
A quick way to choose: read the ticket line, because the basilica entry is a small fixed fee and the rest is the guide and the slot, while the terrace and the secret itineraries sit in dearer tiers, with children under six kept out of the secret passages. Tickets are nominative, so give full names at checkout and carry matching ID; knees and shoulders must be covered and large bags stay outside. Hotel pickup is never included. The best reviewed Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica tours come first below.
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours in Venice: 25 tours, drawn from the 102 Guidekin lists out of 1,983 on Viator, chosen by rating (4.5★ or higher, 30+ reviews), each one read and summarised.
Visit the iconic Doge's Palace in Venice on a small group guided tour. Head in faster with pre-reserved tickets and bypass the lines. Delve into Venet...
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This Venice tour is built for travelers who want the city’s major sights and quieter corners in one efficient day. Pre-reserved tickets help simplify ...
Discover the highlights of Venice on a guided tour combining the city’s famous landmarks with visits inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace....
This full-day Venice tour brings together the city’s greatest hits and lagoon islands in one carefully planned route. Start with timed-entry tickets a...
This tour pairs Venice’s two most important landmarks with a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Use timed entry tickets to enter St. Mark’s Basilica and t...
A first-timer to Venice, or don’t know where to begin your explorations? Over the course of this tour, experience many of the city’s top highlights. S...
Experience Venice on an exclusive small group guided tour, designed for a more personalized and enriching adventure. Skip the lines with pre-reserved...
Skip the lines at the iconic Doge’s Palace in Venice and uncover its highlights and secrets on a 2-hour tour. Walk right past the main entrance queues...
Embark on a guided tour of one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks: the magnificent Saint Mark’s Basilica. With an expert guide, discover the rich histo...
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 10, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 22, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 25 listings for the palace and basilica by entry tickets, terraces, group format and evening access. Exterior only options do not include admission.
Both sites with tickets from €71 per person, English only, terraces excluded; choose the terrace tier for balcony access. 4.71, 6,064 reviews.
Semi private, six max, English only, both sites at €199 per person; choose the private tier for your own guide, minimum two. 4.97, 431 reviews.
Choose St Mark's standalone after hours at €129 per person: mosaics and crypt, English only; names must match ID. 4.69, 1,586 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doge's Palace and St Mark's, Terrace Option | Both sites in a group | €71 per person | 4.71★ (6,064) | 2h–3h | Closures may replace interiors without a refund |
| Private or Semi Private Palace and Basilica | Semi private or your own guide | €199 per person | 4.97★ (431) | 2h 30m | Private tier needs two; original photo ID |
| St Mark's After Hours, Optional Doge's Palace | Evening basilica | €129 per person | 4.69★ (1,586) | 1h 15m–3h 30m | Tide reroutes and site closures are not refunded |
| Venice Semi Private Palace and Basilica Walk | Semi private with a walk | €220 per person | 4.98★ (825) | 3h–4h | English only; minimum numbers apply; bags stay outside |
| Palace and St Mark's Semi Private, Six Max | Six people at most | €189 per person | 4.96★ (248) | 2h 30m | English only; start time may change; ID required |
| Palace and St Mark's After Hours, Six Max | Both sites at night, six max | €279 per person | 4.96★ (123) | 3h 30m | English only; possible gap between sites; times may change |
| St Mark's Basilica Priority Visit | Basilica only, short | €12 per person | 4.5★ (496) | 30 min–1h 30m | Base tier: English only, exterior, no entry ticket |
| Venice Doge's Palace and Prisons Tour | Palace only | €95 per person | 4.59★ (659) | 2h | Base tier English only; closures not refunded |
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