Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace
516 reviews
3 hours | skip the line tours | Venice
Experience the splendor of Venice like never before on a private tour that unveils the history and artistry of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. With a local art historian as your guide, skip the lines and delve into the heart of Venetian power and faith.
Inside St. Mark’s Basilica: Mosaics, Gold, and Secrets
473 reviews
1.5 hours | skip the line tours | Venice
Step inside Venice’s most iconic church with a local expert and discover the golden splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica. From the dazzling Pala d’Oro to centuries-old mosaics and a stunning terrace view over St. Mark’s Square, this tour reveals hidden stories and sacred beauty at every turn. Skip the crowds and explore the basilica in a personal and unforgettable way.
Step inside the Doge’s Palace and uncover the power, politics, and artistry that shaped Venice. With your local host leading the way, you’ll explore iconic sites like the Giants’ Staircase, Golden Staircase, and the awe-inspiring Chamber of the Great Council—all brought to life with rich stories and hidden details. Skip the lines, skip the crowds, and experience this legendary palace through a local’s eyes.
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Nicole
Acerca del local
21 junio 2025
So much history
Great skip the line tour seeing and listening to Venetian history in a fun way.
Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace
david
Acerca del local
19 junio 2025
The Doges' Perspective
Rocco's tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace in Venice was very informative and enjoyable. His explanations of the artwork, architecture, and room functions of both the church and the palace were highly contextualized from the perspective of the Doges of Venice, which helped us to imagine life during the times of the Doges. We appreciated how he navigated our small group through the palace amongst larger tour groups—we always felt like we were getting a personal tour and not lost in a crowd.
Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace
Valerie
Acerca del local
15 junio 2025
Unforgettable and just perfect!
If you want to see Venice through the eyes of someone who truly understands its soul, book a tour with Rocco. His expertise, warmth, and enthusiasm make this iconic city even more magical. His insights into the political intrigue and the city’s legal system added a whole new dimension to the experience. Rocco’s expert storytelling made the glittering mosaics and intricate altars even more impressive. He shared fascinating details about the religious motifs and the basilica’s unique architectural blend of Gothic and Byzantine styles, ensuring we appreciated every detail. Five stars without hesitation! Definitely a trip highlight for us!
Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace
Graham
Acerca del local
28 mayo 2025
Fun and informative
Federico was amazingly knowledgeable and entertaining and the palace and st marks visits were so much better with a guide)
My only question was why we stood in line for 40 minutes listening to the history of Venice (which was super informative) when we could have paid a little extra for skip the line tickets and spent more time walking in the area for a history tour (unless of course that isn’t how skip the line works)
Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace
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