Private Legendary Venice St Mark's Basilica and Doge Palace Tour

Your private tour starts with a brief introduction from your guide about Venice and its maritime past. In this lively square, your guide will set the scene for what you are about to see on your tour.

Enter the Doge’s Palace with pre-reserved access and explore the opulent halls where the doge and his council ruled the Venetian Republic. Discover stunning artworks by Tintoretto and Veronese and learn how this grand building once served as the center of government and justice.

Step into the palace’s prison cells, where Casanova once awaited his fate.

Skip the long lines and step into Venice’s most famous church. Gaze up at its golden mosaics, hear the story of how St. Mark’s relics were smuggled into the city, and admire the glittering Pala d’Oro, one of the world’s most beautiful altarpieces. You'll also enjoy the rare opportunity to step onto the basilica's balcony for a privileged view of St. Mark's Square.