The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
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St. Mark’s Square · Doge’s Palace · Basilica

The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour

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Meet by the winged lion column, explore the Doge’s Palace and enter St. Mark’s after public closing, according to the provider. Clarify the full schedule before booking: the published durations do not agree.

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✔ Private guide and admission to both sites included.
✔ Basilica visit after public closing, according to LivTours.
✔ A break of up to 1.5 hours may separate the two visits.
✔ Original photo ID and every traveller’s full name are required for basilica entry.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • A private visit to two St. Mark’s landmarks.
  • Travellers who want guidance in one of the five offered languages.
  • Visitors able to meet the ID and dress requirements.

How long does it take?

The itinerary totals 210 minutes, while another note says the guided tour lasts three hours; a break of up to 1.5 hours may be added. Confirm the full time to allow.

What's included?

  • Private guide.
  • Admission to the Doge’s Palace.
  • Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica.

Is it worth it?

It may suit you if you want both sites with a private guide and value the after-closing basilica entry described by LivTours. Clarify the total duration, start time and any accessibility needs before deciding.

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Bring your original photo ID and check that the voucher bears every traveller’s full name. Confirm the accepted ticket format with Viator too: the source gives conflicting instructions.

A tour for your groupThe supplied option has a private guide and allows 1 to 15 travellers per booking. An adult must make the booking.
Inside the palaceThe route visits apartments, halls, courts and parts of the Doge’s Palace associated with its prisons.
St. Mark’s after closingLivTours describes entry after public closing, including the Pala d’Oro, crypt and lights switched on to show the mosaics.
Details worth checkingThe start may move with ticket availability. The full time to allow and access to each area for wheelchair users are not explained.

📖 From the winged lion to the palace halls

Meet beneath the winged lion column in St. Mark’s Square, on the side nearest the Grand Canal. Look for a LivTours sign; pickup is not included.

After an introduction to the square, the guide visits the palace apartments, halls, courts and areas linked to the prisons. The itinerary assigns 30 minutes to the square and 90 to the palace.

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Meeting point: the winged lion column.

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The guide carries a LivTours sign.

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The return from the basilica to the listed end point is unexplained.

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The listing names the meeting point as the end point too, without describing the return from the basilica.

The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
The palace visit includes areas connected with its judicial history. Doge’s Palace

The basilica after public closing

According to the provider, the group enters St. Mark’s once it has closed to the public. The visit is described as including the Pala d’Oro, crypt and lights switched on to reveal the mosaics.

LivTours also says only the group and its guide will be inside. That is the provider’s claim; check the arrangements for your date before booking.

Pala d’Oro Crypt Mosaics Private guide

About the reviews

The listing names the meeting point as the end point too, without describing the return from the basilica.

The source displays an aggregate rating but provides no review texts or verified recurring themes. Read current reviews on Viator.

2Sites with admission included: the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
5Available guide languages: English, Italian, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
24Hours before departure required for cancellation with a full refund.
15Maximum number of travellers in one booking.

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How much time to allow: an open question

The itinerary allocates 30 minutes to the square, 90 to the palace and 90 to the basilica: 210 minutes altogether. Elsewhere, the listing says the guided visit always lasts three hours.

There may be a break of up to 1.5 hours between sites, or no break. The source does not reconcile these figures or state the total time to allow. The start time may also change with ticket availability.

The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
The provider lists the Pala d’Oro and crypt for the basilica visit. St. Mark’s Basilica
The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour

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What is included and what remains unclear

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The private guide and admission to the palace and basilica are included. The source’s stated value for the included basilica ticket is neither a surcharge nor the tour price. Food, drinks and tips are at your expense.

Provider and optionLivTours on Viator; option TG1.
Guide languagesEnglish, Italian, French, Portuguese or Spanish.
Group1 to 15 travellers; an adult must make the booking.
Meeting pointBeneath the winged lion column, on the square’s side nearest the Grand Canal; no pickup.
AdmissionDoge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica included; confirm the voucher format on Viator.
CancellationFull refund when cancelled at least 24 hours ahead; after that, the structured policy states a 0% refund.
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The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
Admission to both sites is part of the described offer. Admission included

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Check these entry requirements before you go

For the basilica, bring an original, valid photo ID; photocopies are not accepted. Give every traveller’s full name when booking and show a voucher with those names at the ticket office. Missing documents may mean refused entry.

Shoulders and knees must be covered in places of worship. Sleeveless tops and short dresses are not allowed. The listing calls the tour wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, but does not explain access within each area.

Groups who prefer a private guide. Travellers interested in both sites on one outing. People able to accommodate a variable start time. Anyone who needs to confirm total duration or access inside the sites.
The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s on a private evening tour
Check your assigned start time and entry conditions before travelling. Plan your visit

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour take?
The itinerary totals 210 minutes, but another note says the guided visit lasts three hours. A break of up to 1.5 hours may occur, or there may be none. The source does not give a clear total; confirm it on Viator.
What do I need to enter the basilica?
An original, valid photo ID and a voucher showing the full names supplied at booking. Cover shoulders and knees; photocopies, sleeveless tops and short dresses are not accepted.
Is there skip-the-line entry, and what ticket format is accepted?
One description promises no wait at the basilica, but the structured information does not confirm formal skip-the-line access. Mobile versus paper ticket instructions also conflict. Confirm both points with Viator.
What is included, and can I cancel?
A private guide and admission to both sites are included; food, drinks and tips are not. The tour price was not supplied. Cancellation at least 24 hours ahead qualifies for a full refund; after that, the structured policy states 0%.
Is there a Venice access fee?
On certain dates, the source says most day visitors staying outside Venice must pay an access fee, with exemptions. It does not say the fee applies to everyone on this tour. Check dates and conditions at https://cda.ve.it.

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Decide with the schedule in mind

Two landmarks, a private guide and a few details to confirm

The route pairs the Doge’s Palace with after-closing entry to St. Mark’s as described by LivTours.

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