Semi private or own? in our Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours comparison. Semi private, six max, English only, both sites at €199 per person; choose the private tier for your own guide, minimum two. 4.97, 421 reviews.
Trade-off: Private tier needs two; original photo ID.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Your own guide for St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace with skip the line entry to both, covering the great halls, prisons, weapons collection and Bridge of Sighs at your own pace; a semi private tier is also sold. Wheelchair accessible; original photo ID is required at the basilica. 4.97 from 421 reviews at €199 per person.
With this Exclusive Experience you will enjoy a comprehensive and engaging Tour of Venice's two most famous sites, Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and all of it in your very own Private Group with your very own Private Guide!
Savor the privileges of an intimate and personalized tour, which affords you the possibility of going at your own pace, and asking all the questions you wish! Enjoy Skip-the-line access to one of the world's most famous basilicas and to Venice's most important and historical Palazzo.
Highlights include the tens of thousands square feet of Golden Mosaics adorning the interior of the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the scary prisons of the Doge's Palace, its impressive Gun Room and magnificent Hall of Great Council.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 26 | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (421) | private |
| Venice Deluxe Tour | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared |
| Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | shared |
| Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Max 6 People | €279 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (119) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €580, median €105; typical length 3h. 3 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.
The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
The meeting point is under the winged lion's column in Saint Mark's Square, closest side to the Grand Canal. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |