St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Venice Highlights Combo | Semi Private

Join LivTours’ Semi-Private Venice Combo tour, limited to just six guests, for an intimate journey through the city’s highlights and skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

Begin in Campo San Giacometto at Venice’s oldest church, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, and explore the neighborhood of Marco Polo. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica, known as the Golden Basilica for its shimmering mosaics.

Then visit the stately Doge’s Palace, home to 120 Doges over seven centuries. Walk through ornate chambers, the Bridge of Sighs, and haunting prison cells.

With a knowledgeable guide and exclusive access, discover Venice’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners in one unforgettable tour.

• Engage with your guide thanks to LivTours small group sizes - max six people
• Enjoy privileged access into St. Mark's Basilica with your expert local guide
• Learn the stories and fascinating history behind the art & architecture of Venice
• Visit the famous Doge's Palace on your exclusive semi-private tour
• Explore Venice’s labyrinth of footpaths, bridges, hidden churches and squares

Your LivTours Semi-Private Venice Combo tour is the perfect way to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, like St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace and hidden gems—guided by a local expert and limited to just six guests for a truly personal experience.

Begin in Campo San Giacometto, a lively square that once served as the center of Venice’s economic life. Here, in front of the city’s oldest church, San Giacomo di Rialto, your journey begins. Learn the story behind this 5th-century church and witness the vibrancy of the adjacent Rialto market, where locals still shop daily.

Next, stroll to the stunning Rialto Bridge, built in the 16th century and famed for its elegant design. From its peak, enjoy one of Venice’s most memorable views—the Grand Canal alive with gondolas and water taxis. As your guide leads you through the city’s labyrinth of alleys and bridges, you’ll stumble upon quiet courtyards, elegant piazzas, and the former homes of powerful Venetian families.

Then, you’ll arrive in the breathtaking St. Mark’s Square. With LivTours’ priority access, you’ll skip the lines and step into the dazzling St. Mark’s Basilica, often called the Golden Basilica for its glowing mosaics. Originally the Doge’s private chapel, the Basilica offers a rich glimpse into Venice’s spiritual legacy. After, explore the Doge’s Palace, a stunning Gothic masterpiece once home to 120 Doges and the center of Venetian politics and justice.

Inside the Palace, you’ll wander through opulent halls like the Hall of the Great Council and explore hidden prison cells, including those linked by the famous Bridge of Sighs. Along the way, your guide will bring Venice’s past to life with engaging stories and rare insights—making this immersive journey one of the most unforgettable ways to experience Venice.

• Expert English Speaking guide
• Skip the line entrance into St. Mark's Basilica
• Priority entrance into Doge's Palace
• Bridge of Sighs
• Hall of the Great Council
• Rialto bridge
• Church of San Giacomo di Rialto
• Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

• Please note: this tour is a combination at a discounted rate of two of our most popular tours—Highlights of Venice Walking Tour and St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace Tour. The walking tour duration is two hours and the St. Mark’s and Doge’s palace is two and a half hours, giving you two hours of free time for a leisurely lunch in between and to make your way back to the meeting point. You will be informed of the exact start times and meeting points of each tour upon booking.
• Gondola Add-On: We do our best to book your gondola departure at the end of your tour or durning the break time in the middle, however availability is sometimes limited and we may have to book a later departure time. If you have any timing restrictions please let us know in the additional notes box at check-out.
• Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
• All infants (age 0-3) who will be on tour must be accounted for at booking. Please be sure to indicate the total number in the “Infants” category (no added cost). Failure to do so will result in denied entry at St. Mark’s Basilica.

All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are capped at six guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining this uniquely tiny group size can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together, so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests to avoid separating groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

Make your experience even more unique by upgrading your LivTours experience. Please note: add-ons are non refundable.

By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.