Saint Mark's VIP Night Tour: Exclusive Access Small Group Tour
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Saint Mark's VIP Night Tour: Exclusive Access Small Group Tour
By LivTours Venice
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Small Group of 6 people max
- Professional Guide
- Privileged and Exclusive After Hours entrance
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
What's not included- Food and Drink
- Gratuities (optional)
- Start:
- Museo Correr, P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyThe meeting point is In front of Museo Correr in Piazza San Marco, right across from the Basilica of San Marco. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6718P47- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Please Note: due to these unprecedented times and unexpected regulation changes, some areas may not be accessible if the venue can not guarantee social distancing for that part of the tour.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6718P47
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- P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyThe meeting point is In front of Museo Correr in Piazza San Marco, right across from the Basilica of San Marco. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
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- Storyteller3153160 contributionsGreat tour!Tullia was great. We learned a lot and the kids were kept entertained. We would recommend this tour for families looking for a nice activity.Written November 27, 2024
- Anne L0 contributionsFabulous tour with a wonderful guide.My 18yo daughter and I did this tour with Daria yesterday and absolutely loved it!! Daria was so knowledgeable and engaging and the places we visited had the most fabulous food and wine! The market visit also was incredible.Written November 26, 2024
- C4973DHkatieo0 contributionsVenice night tourDo not hesitate to book with Liv Tours!! We used them for our recent trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome. Each guide was incredible, personable, and fun! They exceeded all of our expectations!Written November 22, 2024
- KXY650 contributionsRich in history and enjoymentTullia was wonderfully knowledgeable, informative and engaging. A thorough and enlightening tour. Delighted we chose to do this including the secret rooms.Written November 13, 2024
- Aborja34790 contributionsFantastic guide. Dont forget to ask about MonaWe really enjoyed our tour with Alessandro. He was charming, personable, knowledgeable, funny, and had a real interest in making sure the tour was great. We could have spent the entire evening chatting and walking around listening to his insights and humor. We felt genuinely engaged by him and his history and appreciated the wholeheartedness of the interactions between us. My scorpio and I thank you Alessandro.Written November 7, 2024
- NedaT630 contributionsGreat Venice TourWonderful way to see the best of Venice and the stunning insides of St. Mark's and Doge's Palace! Our tour guide Tullia and her incredible detailed knowledge of the city made our tour exactly what we were looking for despite a little rain!Written November 5, 2024
- Craig C0 contributionsAmazing walking and Gondola TourMy wife and I did the Venice after dark with Gondola ride. Brankica was our tour guide for this spectacular evening. She was so kind and super informative. The tour exceeded every expectation I had. I highly recommmed (if you can select your tour guide) to ask for Brankica! The Gondola ride at night was truely something special. 5 plus star review!Written November 4, 2024
- U8451DJstephaniel0 contributionsGreat Experience!The tour was terrific! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a super personality. We all had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend the company and especially our tour guide!Written November 3, 2024
- L5825CFerinm0 contributionsExcellent!My husband and I took a private tour in late October. Ottavia was our guide - and she was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.Written October 30, 2024
- Sightseer335175286540 contributionsMurano glass tourGreat local guide. Loved seeing how glass art is made. We went in the afternoon so it was less crowded but they were also shutting the place down as the tour finished.Written October 28, 2024
- LoloPires0 contributionsSkipping lines = Money well spent!My mother & I had a great time and our guide Marie was wonderful. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the most popular sites and skipping the long lines were well worth it.Written October 21, 2024
- CoraS540 contributionsA great experienceA wonderful view of a beautiful church without the crowds. Well worth the time! This basilica is wonderful and the guide’s explanation made it so much more meaningful.Written October 20, 2024
- sweetpickles740 contributionsUnforgettable tour with an awesome tour guide!Amazing tour! We happened to be the only people to book this specific tour, so we ended up getting our tour guide all to ourselves! Sarah was absolutely lovely, so friendly and informative. She taught us all about the history while we enjoyed the beautiful architecture and art. Both buildings are just stunning, and being able to cross the Bridge of Sighs is an experience we won’t forget.Written October 19, 2024
- B7298FQkatiew0 contributionsAmazing tour of the palace and basilicaWe absolutely loved the beauty and the stories behind the pictures and the views! Pamela was so thoughtful, nice and informative.Written October 15, 2024
- Mary A0 contributionsNot to be missed.10/10. Absolutely fabulous city walking tour. Nico was so knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Venice. He was able to answer every question that we threw at him. it was a small group so we were able to hear every word he said. He was a native Venetian and his English was perfect. We highly recommend this tour to anyone fortunate enough to be visiting this amazing city.Written October 14, 2024
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JennyAnd
5 contributions
May 2022
We toured St. Mark's Basilica at night as a party of six, including my in-laws who are in their 70's, and my two kids who are both under the age of 12. Every single member of our party agreed that this was the highlight of our time in Venice! Maria, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much, and for both of my kids to love it as much as our parents did felt like a huge win. We highly recommend this tour and only wish we had booked more just like this! We were in the church as a party of six, with one other group of about four people. That's it - we had the place to ourselves - and as we exited, we saw another night tour group of more than thirty people (we thought maybe even 50!) waiting to get it. We already knew how special our tour was but realized then how incredibly smart we were to purchase this one!
Written May 12, 2022
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Deb D
Nesconset, New York11 contributions
Our tour guide, Adriana, was AMAZING, and we had such a wonderful time with her. She is not only warm and welcoming, but her passion for the Basilica was contagious and made the tour incredibly special. She was very knowledgeable and extremely interesting, and made sure we saw everything we could during our visit. She answered all of our questions and knew amazing vantage points for us to get the best views and pictures. On a personal note, she was very kind and warm and funny, and she truly made the tour one of the highlights of our trip to Venice. Having been on her tour, I can’t imagine seeing the Basilica for the first time without a guide and I can’t imagine having a better guide than Adriana. She gave our visit meaning and it was a night and experience we will always treasure.
Written April 18, 2023
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Jennifer G
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
The tour with Adriana was amazing! The small size of the group allowed the tour to be intimate & Adriana's knowledge, warmth & passion of Venetian history ensured the experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The experience of visiting St Mark's basilica at night, away from the crowds, was truly magical and an experience that will never be forgotten, due to it's stunning beauty & history. The golden domes & the intricate biblical themed art work on the ceilings and around the church were breathtaking. To be able to observe & walk past, where the remains of Saint Mark rest, was most definitely a highlight of the tour.
During the tour, Adriana also suggested other places of interest to see & visit whilst in Venice. Following Adriana's recommendations, the day after, we ventured up the tower in St Mark's square. Just as Adriana had described, we were able to see the snow peaked Dolomites, a stunning overview of Venice, the lagoon & many islands. Thank you Adriana for an unforgettable experience!
During the tour, Adriana also suggested other places of interest to see & visit whilst in Venice. Following Adriana's recommendations, the day after, we ventured up the tower in St Mark's square. Just as Adriana had described, we were able to see the snow peaked Dolomites, a stunning overview of Venice, the lagoon & many islands. Thank you Adriana for an unforgettable experience!
Written November 19, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Adriana. Hearing that it was a "magical" and "unforgettable" experience truly warms our hearts. We will be sure to share your review with Adriana. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Written November 22, 2023
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Liz B
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Sep 2023 • Couples
This tour was spectacular. Walking through the darkened Basilica and experiencing the lights going on to reveal the grandeur of the mosaics was amazing. Our guide Marina was so generous with her knowledge of both the Basilica and St Marks Square. Her passion for Venice and St. Mark's made our experience so enjoyable and meaningful. I highly recommend this tour.
Written September 21, 2023
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393normam
Tacoma, WA17 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We felt so fortunate to be able to take a small group tour of St. Mark's Basilica in the evening with our guide, Tullia. She has such a depth of knowledge of Venice, the Basilica as well as the religious significance of the murals. To see the lights turned on was an incredible sight and allows you to appreciate even more the details and workmanship of the domes, the building, artwork, carvings and mosaics. The colors and details in the dome of creation were unbelievable. Tullia provided such a fascinating historical overview and has a great passion for this basilica, allowing us to ask questions as well. We will never forget this incredible tour. Thank you so much for providing this service.
Written June 7, 2024
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Bryce D
Auckland, New Zealand7 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We went on the St Mark's at Night tour in Venice with Roberta. Seeing St Mark’s at night is a magical experience not to be missed, particularly the beautiful golden mosaics. Roberta was a wonderful guide and I highly recommend this tour.
Written October 10, 2022
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Calleocho
Bali, Indonesia42 contributions
Aug 2019
I highly recommend the tour operator Martina, she was really amazing, she really has passion for her job. We were a small group of friends and we decided to get this type of tour for small groups. We would never forget it for sure. Pala d’Oro and the "cripta" were literally insane for who loves architecture.
One of the best companies so far!
One of the best companies so far!
Written February 20, 2020
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Dear Stefano
We're so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the special St. Mark's night tour in Venice and we'll be sure to let Martina know how much you enjoyed having her as your guide.
We're thrilled that our small group policy fit perfectly for your group of friends and that you all had such an awesome experience.
Thank you for taking the time to write about it
Angelo and Kristin
Written March 2, 2020
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Sara S
2 contributions
Our guide Romy was incredibly knowledgeable and being in a small group of 6 was perfect. We had earphones so that we could hear Romy perfectly when we were in the basilica and quiet was required, or when we were outside amongst the crowds. Not having to queue and having access to the crypt made the tour extra-special. If you love history and want to learn, this is definitely worth putting in your calendar!
Written June 20, 2023
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Bronwyn A
Kingston, Australia2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Our tour with Pamela was just wonderful. She shared so much history and answered all of our questions. The night time access to the Basilica is highly recommended. The lights present the beauty of the building in a different way and was so worth it. Definitely recommend this tour. LivTours do an amazing job.
Written October 13, 2024
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SwimMom50
Many, LA3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This tour was amazing and the highlight of our time in Venice. Our guide Nico, was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about Saint Mark’s and he brought the wonder and mystery of this amazing structure to life for us with historical details and biblical stories. I am so glad we chose this tour and had Nico to guide us through the 1,000 year journey of Saint Mark’s.
Written June 14, 2022
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We are a family of nine traveling to Venice. We have 6 adults and three teens. Would it be possible for all of us to take this tour since social distancing wouldn’t be a problem fo us? We arrive October 1st. Thank you!
Written July 13, 2022
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