Private guide to Palacio Ducale and Basilica San Marco in Venice
Overview
Enjoy this incredible 3 hour private tour.
This private tour will begin in front of the Danieli Hotel.
Once you have met your private tour guide start this great private experience with your tour guide.
Get to know the most important parts of the Basilica de San Marco and the Palacio Ducale.
Entrance tickets are included in both locations and your tour guide will take care of everything.
The Doge's Palace is one of the main symbols of Venice. Throughout its history, the palace has been from the residence of the Doges to the prison of the Republic of Venice.
St. Mark's Basilica is located next to the Doge's Palace in the square that bears his name. Historically it has been the center of Venetian religious life.
This tour will finish off in the front of the Doge's Palace.
The tour has a total duration of 3 hours.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets Palacio Ducale
- Meeting point in your hotel or place of choice inside Venice
- Entrance tickets to Basilica de San Marco
- Private official tour guide for 3 hours
- Anything not mentioned above
Meeting Location
Riva degli Schiavoni
4196, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Doge's Palace
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Saint Mark's Basilica
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Entrance tickets Palacio Ducale.
- Meeting point in your hotel or place of choice inside Venice.
- Entrance tickets to Basilica de San Marco.
- Private official tour guide for 3 hours.
- Anything not mentioned above.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private guide to Palacio Ducale and Basilica San Marco in Venice is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private guide to Palacio Ducale and Basilica San Marco in Venice will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance tickets Palacio Ducale
- Meeting point in your hotel or place of choice inside Venice
- Entrance tickets to Basilica de San Marco
- Private official tour guide for 3 hours
- Anything not mentioned above
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
