Unforgettable Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's VIP Tour
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Take a 2-hour tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Cathedral, two must-visit Venice monuments. With a guide, you’ll follow in the footsteps of the Venetian doges, the elected officials who ruled the city for centuries. A tour not only to see Venice, but to experience this city through its history and glorious past, still shining in its historical sites and legendary characters.
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Kathy_U, 10/8/2025 3:07:44 AM
Extremely interesting to hear the history and learn about details of these buildings. Marina, our tour guide was phenomenal.
634maryi, 10/7/2025 8:48:39 AM
Marie Therese with LIV Tours led us on a wonderful tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doges Palace. She has a deep understanding of the history of Venice, the culture, architecture and art over the centuries. Importantly, she has a very pleasant, relaxed manner combined with a sense of humor, making for a great experience. I strongly recommend taking the small group tour for a more personal experience
Jamie_S, 9/8/2025 3:51:12 AM
Our "tour" began with a conga line of tourists dutifully following a guide waving a barely-visible fish flag through the most congested part of town. If you squinted, you could see a fin bobbing above a sea of humanity. The tour of the basilica was a whirlwind romance: we were in and out before we could even break a sweat—oh wait, we were already sweating. Next up was the Doge's Palace. Pro tip: Shell out for the upgrade! Our guide, bless her heart, gave us a masterclass in what was behind every single door we weren't allowed to go through. It was like being at a five-star restaurant and the chef just describes all the amazing food they're cooking for other people. The Doge's Palace is gorgeous, and you can't miss it, but for $300, this tour was more "disenchanted" than "enchanted."
Liana_A, 8/28/2025 3:01:32 PM
Informative but your guide lacks personality and an engaging voice. He made this tour very boring and it’s a very expensive tour to be that bored and looking forward for it to end
Jason_K, 5/8/2025 9:14:16 AM
Our guide was very knowledgeable, patient, and well-spoken. Our "skip the line" tickets were exactly that - she took us right in past the queue of folks waiting. She explained things well and took her time. The Doge Palace and St Mark's are both exceptional places to visit. The architecture and wealth of 14th Century Venice are on full display!
TOPCLASSBOXING, 4/2/2025 10:47:14 AM
We did the evening tour of Doge’s Palace / St Mark’s basilica and it was a truly remarkable experience. The tour was conducted with a very knowledgable guide who took time to explain the history and architecture of the Palace and Basilica. I’m a fan of churches, making a beeline for each country that I visit but St Mark’s was breathtaking in its beauty.
Brittany_C, 3/27/2025 2:53:51 PM
This is one of the best tours we have experienced! Both of the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and provided interesting facts and details about each location with genuine enthusiasm.
Bernadette_H, 3/12/2025 11:11:14 PM
guides are friendly and knowledgable. No complaints, highly recommend this tour. Glad we did it.....
Maria_M, 9/26/2024 1:53:54 PM
Guide were accommodating and very knowledgeable the cost was worth it avoiding long lines as still heavy crowds
Leona_K, 9/23/2024 6:33:00 PM
Guide was very knowledgeable but we had a hard time keeping track of her. It was so crowded we left in the middle.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons, large backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- No refund will be given for no shows or late comers.
- Wheelchair partially accessible, due to structural reasons some areas of the Doge's Palace are not accessible, so the tour may be limited. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer.
- The tour will be provided rain or shine, though may be cancelled if tides are exceptionally high. In this case we'll provide a full refund
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- Remember to bring with you Passport or ID card
Departure point
Meet our staff at Campo San Zaccaria, in front of the shop opposite to the Church.Redemption
• Remember to bring with you Passport or ID card • Please note you need to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour starting time. • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Please note that no refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided. • Please note that due to new safety measures, lines to access the Doge's Palace might be expected also for skip-the line accesses (up to 10-20 minutes long). It is still a privileged access but all visitors are requested to go through safety checks (metal detector).If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
168 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 168 hours before travel date - 0% refund