Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
This tour is unique because you will be able to understand the history of the Piazza di San Marco, the basilica and its millenary history, you will be able to admire the mosaics and marbles .... you will be able to see the Doges' Palace, where the events of the Serenissima Republic. But what will make the tour unique is the guide's passion and love for his city
Options
basilica of San Marco and ducal palace
What's included in Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica di San Marco
Visit of Piazza San Marco, external and internal explanation of the Basilica of San Marco with its splendid mosaics External explanation of the ducal palace. Small break of about 15 min and then continuation of the visit in the ducal palace. Visit to the institutional halls, bridge of sighs and passage through prisons
Doge's Palace
You will visit the marvelous ducal palace, place of power and government of the Serenissima republic of Venice. You will be able to see the marvelous internal rooms where the senators were ... the ambassadors ... and then you will see the marvelous hall of the greatest council with the wonderful painting of Paradise by Tintoretto. You will then go to the bridge of sighs and you will be able to go through the prisons ....
Inclusions
- I will offer each participant a drink at the end of the tour
- being in a small group of maximum 6 people, the tour also starts with two people
- entrance ticket to the ducal palace; possible skip the line basilica
- do not carry bulky backpacks or bags
- you should not take photographs or make videos in the basilica
- to dress in a manner appropriate to the sacred place for the basilica, in summer the women will have to cover themselves
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- between the columns of Marco and Todaro
