Exclusive Alone In St. Mark's & Doge's Palace Tour

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our tour changed dates and then had to take off the Doges Palace portion (we did this part later). Communication with the tour provider was always spot on - great communication so you knew where you stood. The tour itself was the best one we took in Venice (and ALL were good)! The presentation was highly impactful and the guide was extremely knowledgeable. This is the ONLY way to see St. Mark's Basilica...just trust me on that!! Do not miss this tour!

Outstanding evening. I have visited St Mark’s many times / this was my best visit by far. Small group, good guide, saw very few other people

Romy was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable. We overall had a great time on the after hours tour. It was definitely worth it

Romy was amazing. she was Venetian and educated in art and so offered a knowledgeable tour full of insights. The headsets were excellent as you could still hear her even if you were lagging behind for photos.

OMG what an incredible experience. Words cannot describe the experience of visiting Doges Palace and St Marks Basilica. Our guide Valentina S was AMAZING, so knowledgeable and helpful

We enjoyed the tour very much. Nico was very informative and kept the tour intriguing. We learned so much history of the Doges and the fall of the last Doge to “save” Venice. There was a nice break before we continued to St. Mark’s. We entered the church and were seated in the darkened main church. The lights were slowly turned on to illuminate the magnificent interior. After an awe inspiring time in the church we descended to the crypts for a bit more history. This was a nice tour as it avoided the crowds of daytime. Would recommend for sure.

sehr gut, Elena hat uns die Geschichte auf eine humorvolle und spannende Art und Weise näher gebracht.

If you’re thinking about booking the after-hours San Marco Cathedral tour—do it, and if possible, ask for Elena. She’s, hands down, the best tour guide I’ve ever had. A true Venetian, a historian, and a stand-up comedian all in one. She made me laugh out loud in a cathedral—to the point I had to hold in my not-so-polite giggles more than once. Her knowledge is absolutely mind-blowing. The way she remembers and delivers such a massive amount of historical detail right when it matters most is honestly impressive. She never overwhelms you—just the right story at the right time, always keeping you engaged. But beyond her brilliance, the tour itself is worth every single penny. You avoid the crowds completely and have both the basilica and the museum almost entirely to yourself. That alone is priceless—especially for photos and quiet moments of awe. And the after-hours experience of St. Mark’s Basilica? Pure magic. I won’t spoil it, but trust me—it feels like a private, VIP moment you’ll remember forever. Elena made it even more special. This is not just a tour. It’s an experience. Book it—and if you’re lucky enough to get Elena, you’re in for something truly unforgettable

It’s super cool to see the church at night , not crowded . We had a teenager with us and she loves this as well . Our guide was a female that lives on Venice and is an archaeologist. She was fantastic. Well worth doing this