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Excellent tour!
Tullia was excellent! She gave us so much history of Venice which made all of the beautiful sights come alive!! Such a well planned out tour! Loved every minute!
Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6h 30min
- Price from
- $285 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 25 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- LivTours
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in Campo San Giacometto al Rialto, Ponte Rialto.
Description
Join a Semi-private Venice Combo tour, limited to just six guests, for an intimate journey through the city’s highlights and skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Begin in Campo San Giacometto at Venice’s oldest church, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, and explore the neighborhood of Marco Polo. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica for its shimmering mosaics. Then visit the stately Doge’s Palace, home to 120 Doges over seven centuries. Walk through ornate chambers, the Bridge of Sighs, and haunting prison cells. With a knowledgeable guide and exclusive access, discover Venice’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners in one unforgettable tour.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 19
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $285
- Child (ages 3–17)
- $239
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Venice
Campo San Giacometto Church of San Giacomo di Rialto Rialto bridge The Grand Canal Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Campo Santa Maria Formosa end in St. Mark’s square
Venice
Lunch Break The cost of lunch is NOT included
St. Mark's Basilica
Visit St Mark's Basilica with skip the line access An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Palazzo Ducale
Visit the Doge's Palace and end the tour in St Mark's square
What's included
Included
Skip the line entrance into St. Mark's Basilica
Hall of the Great Council
Priority entrance into Doge's Palace
Church of San Giacomo di Rialto
Expert English Speaking guide
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Bridge of Sighs
Rialto bridge
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
25 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Rated higher than 86% of 564 reviewed tours in Venice
- Starting price $285 is 50% below the typical $571 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,975 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: this tour is a combination at a discounted rate of two of our most popular tours—Highlights of Venice Walking Tour and St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace Tour. The walking tour duration is two hours and the St. Mark’s and Doge’s palace is two and a half hours, giving you two hours of free time for a leisurely lunch in between and to make your way back to the meeting point. You will be informed of the exact start times and meeting points of each tour upon booking.
- An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights take?
Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights cost?
Prices start at $285 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM.
How much does Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights cost for children?
Children aged 3–17 pay from $239, adults from $285. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide in front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in Campo San Giacometto al Rialto, Ponte Rialto. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by LivTours.
Reviews(25)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Educational and Historical
This tour was very educational for Venetian history and culture. There’s a limit of 6 people per tour guide which was helpful in keeping it more intimate. Our tour guide was helpful for everyone in the group and pointed out the key and interesting parts of the two buildings and kept the tour interesting and moving in a timely manner.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed learning about Venice’s history and culture and that the small-group format made the experience feel more personal. With so much to discover inside St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, we’re happy your guide kept the tour engaging while making sure everyone could follow along comfortably. We truly appreciate you choosing LivTours and are so glad you enjoyed exploring these iconic Venetian landmarks with us!
J
Best tour in Venice
Francesa was an extremely knowledgeable guide. Wonderful history, real appreciation of the the art and history of the palace and saint marks. Highly recommended
Operator response
Thank you for such a wonderful review, Jeff! We’re delighted to hear that Francesca’s deep knowledge and genuine appreciation for Venice’s art and history made your visit to St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace so memorable. It’s wonderful to know that her insights brought these extraordinary places to life for you. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with Francesca!
A
St Marks and Doge highlights, a great tour
Great tour, highly recommend. We had a very small group and were lucky to have St marks almost to ourselves as we had a time prior to many other tours. Shannon was a great tour guide, knowledgeable and very happy to answer any questions we had.
B
Venice was one of the best walking tours!
This was easily the best walking tour I’ve done of any city! Firstly because it’s Venice! Secondly because our guide Mirco was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. So informative with not just historical information but also interesting social / cultural stories and facts. Highly recommend!
S
Lara tour
Lovely enjoyable time. Lara was very knowledgeable
Z
Private tour of doges palace and marks church
Tour guide was amazing. Would definitely recommend!
S
Excellent!
We had an amazing tour with Lara! She really went above and beyond to give us an incredible experience. We learned so much and she was very knowledgeable. The length of the tour was perfect and she also gave us a very good recommendation for lunch afterwards. We cannot recommend highly enough!
S
Great Day
Nico was great! He brought humour throughout the day, was well planned for the water taxi connections, remained attentive to our entire groups needs, answered all our questions, he had a clear love and great knowledge for Venetian history and culture. One of the best tours we did in Italy, Grazie!
D
Review of Lara
Tara is smart fun and engaging
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