A tier adds late access to the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; full names must match ID, high tide can reroute without refund, and hotel pickup is not included. 4.69 from 1,586 reviews at €129 per person.
Best for: 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. Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours comparison
Trade-off: Tide reroutes and site closures are not refunded.
In our comparison: #14 of 25 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Basilica standaloneThe page price | Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes St. Mark's Basilica standalone: This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after hours and does not include the Doge's Palace. | €129 |
| St. Mark's with Doge's Palace | This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after-hours and includes the Doge's Palace. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | €179 |
| Private - St. Mark's Basilica | Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes St. Mark's Basilica Standalone: This tour visits St. Mark's Basilica after hours and does not include the Doge's Palace. | €295 for 2+ people |
Children from €119 (ages 2 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,460 of 1,586
Star breakdown of all 1,586 ratings
Reviewers praise the quieter access and illuminated mosaics; some find the commentary too fast to follow.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 May 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Piazza San Marco
Pass by, no stopBasilica di San Marco, Veneto The best way to see St Mark's Basilica is without the crowds. Inside, take a deep breath. You’re experiencing St. Mark’s empty! No standing elbow-to-elbow with other tourists, no seeing the church as if through a strobe light from hundreds of popping flashbulbs, no noise from the crowds. Instead, you’re alone with your guide and the custodian. So you can experience the basilica as it should be experienced: in tranquility and peace.
30 min · Admission includedThe Doge Palace visit is included only when selecting the St. Mark's with Doge's Palace option at time of booking. Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace by selecting the upgrade option at time of booking. With this option visit the armory, New Prisons and incredible council rooms and frescos of Palazzo Ducale. Travelling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, you’ll enter the Palace at the last entry time, finding one of Venice’s most popular attractions much quieter than at other times during the day.
2h · Admission includedThe Torre d'Orologio is included with the Doge Palace option only.
Pass by, no stopOn this guided tour you’ll have the opportunity to explore the massive armory, and the spooky prisons. Finish with a visit inside the Bridge of Sighs, where your guide will tell you why it’s not quite as romantic as you thought.
15 minEnjoy the luxury of avoiding the crowds and explore St Mark’s Basilica on an after-hours tour. Include an optional visit to Doge's Palace (if selected at the time of booking). Inside St Mark’s Basilica, admire treasured mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, and then follow your guide into the crypt where St Mark himself is believed to rest.
Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace by selecting the upgrade option at time of booking. With this option learn about the Higher Council Hall, the Doge's apartments, and the Bridge of Sighs as you explore.
Please note that there may be a break of up to 1 hour between your Doge’s Palace tour and your exclusive After Hour Visit, due to temporary earlier closing time at the Doge’s Palace. Your guide in this case will provide bar/restaurant recommendations
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #14 of 25 | €129 | 1h 15m–3h 30m | 4.69 (1586) | shared |
| Venice Deluxe Tour | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared |
| Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (431) | private |
| Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (248) | shared |
Ranked #14 of 25 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €580, median €103; typical length 3h. 3 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours