After closing time? in our Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours comparison. Choose St Mark's standalone after hours at €129 per person: mosaics and crypt, English only; names must match ID. 4.69, 1,571 reviews.
Trade-off: Tide reroutes and site closures are not refunded.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
St Mark's Basilica after closing time, with the mosaics, the Byzantine altarpiece and the crypt seen without the daytime crowds. 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 1,571 reviews at €129 per person.
Enjoy 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
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #15 of 26 | €129 | 1h 15m–3h 30m | 4.69 (1571) | 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 (421) | private |
| Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | shared |
Ranked #15 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 every day except Thu, departing at 18:00, 19:45, 20:15, 20:45, 21:15, 21:45. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
St. Mark's Square
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.
| 3+ days | Full refund |
| 0-3 days | No refund |