--- title: Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Max 6 People lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 279 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 119 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Both sites at night, six max rank_in_category: 4 of 26 (Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-after-hours-small-group-max-6-people/ --- # Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Max 6 People **Guidekin's take:** An evening entry to St Mark's Basilica after closing and a night visit of the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, in a group capped at six with an expert guide. Start times move with ticket availability, a long break can fall between the two sites, and knees, shoulders and an original photo ID are required. 4.96 from 119 reviews at €279 per person. ## Overview Venice is known for its beauty, charm and history but it is also known for its crowds. This tour is designed in a way to allow each tour group to be as small and intimate as possible so our small groups are no larger than 6 people per tour guide. This ensures that you get the full experience from start to finish, and truly enjoy and live the sites as should be done. Italians take great care when it comes to hospitality, and that is what a small group of 6 offers. This particular tour is even more personalized with EXCLUSIVE access into one of the most prestigious landmarks of Venice – VIP access after hours to the incredible Saint Mark's Basilica, preceded by a thorough and enchanted tour of the Doge's Palace and the infamous Bridge of Sighs. Perfect for all ages and history levels. Book this incredible experience today! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is under the winged… - Max 6 people: small group - Starts 17:30: one departure a day ## Key facts - Price: from €279 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 119 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LivTours ## What's included - Professional Local Expert Guide - Exclusive After Hours entrance to Saint Mark's Basilica - Night tour of the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs - Small Group of ONLY 6 people MAX ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza San Marco** (30m) - You and your small group will meet your guide in one of Italy’s most famous piazzas – St Mark’s Square – noted for its charming, Italian-Gothic beauty just off the shores of the canal. This very square began to gain cultural relevance over 1000 years ago with its first chapel... 2. **Palazzo Ducale** (1h; admission included) - Your guide will then take you to the Doge’s Palace, originally built as a 10th century fortress and later transformed into a palazzo under Doge Sebastiano Ziani. The palace expanded so much throughout time that it eventually even reached the side walls of St Mark’s Basilica.... 3. **Ponte dei Sospiri** (30m; admission included) - Your tour will also take you to the famous Bridge of Sighs, a last sight for prisoners on their march towards imprisonment, known as one of their last and most memorable views of the beautiful Venetian lagoon. A sight worth remembering even today. 4. **Basilica di San Marco** (1h 30m; admission included) - As you walk in you will be surprised by the darkness within the basilica, but sit on the pews and get ready for a spectacular slow illumination of the prestigious ceiling mosaics – a light show privy only to night visitors. The mosaics depict stories from the Old Testament,... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 - A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements - There is no photography permitted inside St Mark’s Basilica. - Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability - Due to the highly variable nighttime opening and closing times of Doge’s and St. Mark’s, your tour may need to take up to a 1.5 hour break between the two sites, in which case your guide will recommend a local restaurant or bar in which to wait. In some cases, however, there will be no break. In all cases, the total duration of the guided tour will ALWAYS be three hours, regardless of the break time. - An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted. - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. - Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica is included (valued from €50 per person). ## Compared with other Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 26** | €279 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (119) | shared, max 6 | | [Venice Deluxe Tour](/italy/venice/tours/venice-deluxe-tour/?format=md) | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared | | [Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour](/italy/venice/tours/private-or-semi-doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-basilica-guided-tour/?format=md) | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (421) | private | | [Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People](/italy/venice/tours/venice-doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-semi-private-tour-max-6-people/?format=md) | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | shared | Ranked #4 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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