--- title: Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 189 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 237 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Six people at most rank_in_category: 3 of 26 (Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-semi-private-tour-max-6-people/ --- # Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People **Guidekin's take:** Six people at most with a local guide for the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the prisons, then skip the line into St Mark's. Full names and ID are required for the basilica, start times follow ticket slots, and knees and shoulders must be covered. 4.96 from 237 reviews for 2h 30m. ## Overview Enjoy a comprehensive and engaging tour of Venice's two most famous sites, Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, in an intimate group of only 6 people. Savor the privileges of an intimate tour with skip-the-line access to one of the world's most famous basilicas and journey through Venice's most historical landmarks accompanied, all by a local, expert and professional guide. Highlights include the breathtaking views from the Bridge of Sighs, and the scary prisons of the Doge's Palace, its impressive Gun Room and magnificent Hall of Great Council. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is under the winged… - Max 6 people: small group - 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own ## Key facts - Price: from €189 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 237 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LivTours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Semi Private Tour | €189 / person | English | Small Group of only 6 people | | Private Option | €285 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | ## What's included - Semi Private Group of only 6 people max - Hall of the Great Council - St Marks Square - Skip the Line into Doge's Palace, apartments and prisons - Skip the line into St. Mark's Basilica - Bridge of Sighs - Local Expert Professional Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza San Marco** (20m) - Your Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Tour will begin in Saint Mark's square, where you will meet your guide and join your exclusively Small Group of MAX 6 people. Begin your adventure into two of Venice's most famous sites in this most iconic and picture perfect square,... 2. **Basilica di San Marco** (40m; admission included) - Your first official stop will be Saint Mark's Basilica. Enjoy exclusive and privileged skip the (long) line access, and enter straight into what is also known as the Golden Basilica. Here, your guide will show you and guide you through the interior of this incredible church,... 3. **Palazzo Ducale** (1h 30m; admission included) - Exit the Basilica, and continue your tour by enjoying once again exclusive access to the Doge's Palace, seat of Venice's government for centuries. You will be amazed by the secret stories your guide shares as you walk through the Doge’s private, luxurious apartments and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 the 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 - 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 potential refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. - 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 - Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica - 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. - The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person. ## Compared with other Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 26** | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | 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 | | [Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Max 6 People](/italy/venice/tours/doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-after-hours-small-group-max-6-people/?format=md) | €279 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (119) | shared | Ranked #3 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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