St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour in Venice, € 79 per person (2h, 4.47★ · 2,656).
- Top rated: Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private Tour, € 199 per person (2h 30m, 4.97★ · 466).
- Best value: Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Tour, € 79 per person (2h, 4.62★ · 184).
Price per person across the 27 options priced per person: € 29–€ 495 (median € 129). With 100+ reviews: 18 of 27.
Of the 27 options: 27 with live guides in English, 26 with free cancellation, 23 with instant confirmation, 26 kid-friendly, 8 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
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27 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Early Access Tour Step onto St. Mark’s Basilica terrace, skip the lines at Doge’s Palace, and hear Venetian stories from a local guide: includes exclusive access and pre-reserved tickets. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.72 (6,260 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 84 per person
Private 3-Hour Venice Tour: St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Three hours walking through Venice with skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica, a 30-minute gondola ride on the Grand Canal. Mon–Sat · 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.17 (3,374 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 337 per person
Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour in Venice Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice with a live guide. Explore the Duke's former seat and the basilica's. Every day · 8 start times, 09:15 to 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.47 (2,656 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 79 per person
Private Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark's Basilica & Hidden Gems Private 2-hour walking tour of Venice with skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica, local guide, and hidden neighborhoods beyond the crowds. Mon–Sat · 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.00 (1,063 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 202 per person
Venice Combined Palace & Basilica Tour: Pre-Reserved Tickets Small-group guided tour of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with skip-the-line tickets, expert guide, and Correr Museum entry included. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.62 (1,418 reviews) Duration: 3h 10m Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from € 99 per person
Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours & Doge's Palace St Mark's Basilica after-hours tour in Venice with optional Doge's Palace access. Small groups, no crowds, includes crypt, mosaics, Bridge of Sighs. English-speaking guide. Every day except Thursday and Saturday · 18:00, 19:45 and 20:15 · All ages ★ 4.70 (1,607 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m–3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 129 per person
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private Tour Step inside Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line access, private guide, and a close-up look at golden mosaics, secret prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.97 (466 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 199 per person
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private 4hr Tour Private 4-hour Venice tour with skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, Grand Canal boat ride, and hidden alleyways. English-speaking guide included. Mon–Sat · 10:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.40 (716 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 495 per person
St. Mark's Basilica Venice: Skip-the-Line Gold Mosaics Tour Every day · 6 start times, 10:00 to 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.49 (498 reviews) Duration: 30m–1h 30m Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 29 per person
Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica & Bell Tower Guided tour of Doge's Palace with Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica, and Bell Tower. Skip-the-line tickets, VR history gallery, audio guide included. Every day · 11:15, 14:15 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (689 reviews) Duration: 1h–3h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 97 per person
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Tour Skip-the-line access to Venice's two most powerful landmarks with a licensed guide. Includes Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, and three museums. Small groups, 2–3 hours. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.62 (184 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 79 per person
St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace: Gondola Ride Included St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour in Venice with timed entry, expert guide, and gondola ride. Skip lines and learn Venetian history. Mon–Sat · 09:00, 09:30, 13:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.63 (1,401 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 94 per person
Venice: Doge's Palace Secret Passages & St Mark's Basilica Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace hidden prison, Casanova's cell, and secret archives with expert guide. Includes St. Mark's Basilica. Small group, 2–3 hours. Next departure: 17 Mar 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.75 (392 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 109 per person
Skip the Line St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour Venice Skip lines at Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica on a 3.5-hour tour with audio guide, plus visits to Bovolo Staircase and La Fenice Theatre. Every day · 14:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.61 (269 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 322 per person
St Mark's Basilica Venice: Skip-Line Tour & Optional Gondola St Mark's Basilica guided tour in Venice with skip-the-line entry, local guide, and optional gondola ride. Small groups, Byzantine mosaics, Bridge of Sighs included. Next departure: 25 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.66 (144 reviews) Duration: 45m–1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 59 per person
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Venice Day Tour: Basilica, Palace & Gondola Ride Guided tour of Venice with timed entry to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, a 30-minute gondola ride, and walking route through hidden alleyways. Mon–Sat · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.65 (747 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 101 per person
Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Walking Tour Golden mosaics, Bridge of Sighs & Venetian palaces on a guided tour. Includes basilica museum, terrace views, and expert commentary. Small groups, audio devices provided. Mon–Sat · 09:15 · All ages ★ 4.56 (140 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 154 per person
Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Private After Hours Tour Access Step into St. Mark’s Basilica after hours in Venice, with exclusive private entry, guided night tour, and a close look at the Pala d’Oro, includes all fees. Wed and Sun · 19:00 and 19:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (105 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 210 per person
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Night Private Tour Step inside Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica after dark, with exclusive access, a private guide, and the golden mosaics revealed just for you. Wed and Sun · 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.99 (96 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 375 per person
St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour Venice: Golden Mosaics Join a small group for an exclusive night tour of St. Mark's Basilica after hours, seeing golden mosaics illuminated and exploring the crypt with a professional guide. Wed and Sun · 19:00 and 19:30 · All ages ★ 4.95 (83 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 169 per person
St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Semi-Private Skip-the-Line Tour Skip the line into St Mark's Basilica with a guide, then walk through the Doge's Palace and cross the Bridge of Sighs on a small-group tour of Venice's. Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (78 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 166 per person
Venice St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Private Tour Private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in Venice with skip-the-line entry, art historian guide, and access to the Pala d'Oro and Museum with the Four Horses. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.65 (77 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 350 per person
St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Tour, Skip the Line You skip the queues into St Mark's Basilica's golden mosaics, then tour the Doge's Palace and cross the Bridge of Sighs with your guide. Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (59 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 166 per person
St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour Venice: Skip-the-Line Entry One-hour guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice with skip-the-line entry and licensed guide reading the mosaics. Choose your language and add the Pala d'Oro or terrace. Every day · Every 30 min, 11:00 to 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.81 (27 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 55 per person
Compare 3 more options for St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
From € 32 per person · 1 h to 4 h
St. Mark's Basilica tickets Venice: Skip the line, English guide Skip the entrance queue at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice with priority tickets and an English-speaking guide. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 32 per person
Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Gondola Guided tour of Venice's Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with VR intro, Bridge of Sighs, and optional 30-min gondola ride. Priority entry, museums included. Every day · 10:15, 11:15, 14:15 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 3.65 (17 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Instant confirmation. from € 97 per person
Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Guided walking tour of Venice with skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica and fast-track access to Doge's Palace. Next departure: 27 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.50 (26 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 146 per person
The top 12 of 27 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour in VeniceOur pick | € 79 per person | 2h | 4.47★ · 2,656 | Every day · 8 start times, 09:15 to 14:30 | English, Spanish, French |
| Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private TourTop ratedPrivate | € 199 per person | 2h 30m | 4.97★ · 466 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track TourBest value | € 79 per person | 2h | 4.62★ · 184 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 | English, German, French +1 |
| Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Early Access Tour | € 84 per person | 2h–3h | 4.72★ · 6,260 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Private 3-Hour Venice Tour: St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola | € 337 per person | 3h | 4.17★ · 3,374 | Mon–Sat · 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00 | English |
| Private Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark's Basilica & Hidden GemsPrivate | € 202 per person | 2h | 4.00★ · 1,063 | Mon–Sat · 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00 | English |
| Venice Combined Palace & Basilica Tour: Pre-Reserved Tickets | € 99 per person | 3h 10m | 4.62★ · 1,418 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English, German |
| Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours & Doge's Palace | € 129 per person | 1h 15m–3h 30m | 4.70★ · 1,607 | Every day except Thursday and Saturday · 18:00, 19:45 and 20:15 | English |
| Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private 4hr TourPrivate | € 495 per person | 3h | 4.40★ · 716 | Mon–Sat · 10:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30 | English |
| St. Mark's Basilica Venice: Skip-the-Line Gold Mosaics TourGroup of up to 15 | € 29 per person | 30m–1h 30m | 4.49★ · 498 | Every day · 6 start times, 10:00 to 14:30 | English, French |
| Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica & Bell TowerGroup of up to 15 | € 97 per person | 1h–3h | 4.80★ · 689 | Every day · 11:15, 14:15 and 14:30 | English, French |
| St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace: Gondola Ride Included | € 94 per person | 3h 30m | 4.63★ · 1,401 | Mon–Sat · 09:00, 09:30, 13:30 and 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (8): Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private Tour (€ 199 per person) · Private Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark's Basilica & Hidden Gems (€ 202 per person) · Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private 4hr Tour (€ 495 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): St. Mark's Basilica Venice: Skip-the-Line Gold Mosaics Tour (€ 29 per person) · Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica & Bell Tower (€ 97 per person) · St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour Venice: Golden Mosaics (€ 169 per person)
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