St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) Tours and Tickets

Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Admire the shimmering mosaics and golden altars of the city's most famous cathedral, and see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto as you wander through the lavish chambers of the Venetian Republic's one-time rulers. Skip the long lines at both attractions with priority access, so you don't waste a minute of precious vacation time.

Spend an unforgettable day at port with this completely private shore excursion in Venice including a 2-hour city tour and romantic gondola ride along the city famous canals. Skip the line at the magnificent St. Mark's Cathedral, where you'll admire the glittering Palo d'Oro, and take a tour through centuries of Venetian history and intrigue at the Doge's Palace. Round-trip transfers from the cruise terminal make for a seamless, stress-free experience.

Experience Venice from Rome in one day. Leave all of the logistics to the tour organizers and enjoy a full day of exploration with a high-speed train journey to Venice where you explore on your own and then take a romantic gondola ride on the city's famous canals. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don't want to miss Venice.

Break away from the crowds to enjoy the serenity of two historic palaces and their hidden gardens in Venice. Get a taste of noble life on a tour of the elaborate estates and gardens of Nani Bernardo Palace and Ca' Zenobio Palace, located in the Dorsoduro district far from the bustle of St. Mark's Square. Finish in true local style with a tasting of 'cichetti,' delicious Venetian appetizers, at a typical bar.

Uncover the secrets of 'Serenissima' on this small-group walking and boat tour of Venice. Break away from crowds to explore the city's charm by land and water, beginning with a stroll through the enchanting squares and sidestreets of the Castello district. Then, board a motorboat for a cruise through the city's famous canals, culminating at the bustling open-air Rialto Market.

St. Mark's Basilica, with its walls covered in golden mosaics, is one of Venice's most popular historical landmarks - and it often has the crowds to show for it. On this exclusive tour, you'll skip the lines for quicker access to the Byzantine splendors inside, and enjoy a scenic, guided stroll through St. Mark's Square. Upgrade to include a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Explore the history and legends of St Mark’s Square on a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Known as the cultural and political heart of Venice, the square is home to some of the city’s most dazzling landmarks and architecture, including Italo-Byzantine St Mark’s Basilica and Gothic Doge’s Palace. Upgrade to include a ride on a classic Venetian gondola after the tour — a must-do experience when visiting Venice!   

Avoid the hassle of crowded, rushed group tours on this private walking tour of Venice that is exclusively for you and your party. Explore Venice's gems, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, and the Doge's Palace, and enjoy the flexibility of customizing the itinerary to your preferences.

The winding streets and waterside alleys of Venice lend themselves well to walking tours. Get an intimate glimpse into the Floating City on a small-group walking and gondola tour that provides the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Limited to 12 people, this tour promises personalized attention from your guide and reveals parts of Venice that you may have missed if exploring on your own. Plus, you can choose from several departure times throughout the day.

Get exclusive, skip-the-line access to the very best of Venice on a private, 6-hour walking and gondola tour of the city. Learn about Venetian art and culture as you trace a route from Piazza San Marco to the elaborate Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Discover the remarkable architecture and history of the Basilica San Marco, and continue through a series of churches, landmarks and picture-perfect highlights. Finish the day in true Venice style with a private gondola ride through the iconic canals of Venice.

Discover the mystery and enchantment of Venice at night on this 2-hour evening walking tour. Under the cover of night and the glow of streetlamps, stroll through quiet squares and winding backstreets as a guide recounts tales of terror, intrigue, and unusual events that shocked the city. See landmarks shrouded in urban legends like the Bovolo staircase, Teatro Le Fenice, and Marco Polo's former family home, and listen for the voices of the past along with the sound of lapping water from darkened canals.

Step into the shoes of an Italian fashion model with a private, 2-hour photo shoot in Venice. Walk with a professional photographer to some of the city's most photogenic viewpoints, including St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Basilica della Salute, plus romantic canals and hidden alleyways. Capture your personality with accessories and have fun with Carnival masks to create a polished collection of professional portraits that memorialize your time in one of the world's most romantic cities. 

See Venice's most enchanting sights through the eyes of a local with this private, 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Square and its magnificent monuments. Get priority access to the glittering, Italo-Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica, and stroll through the charming alleys and backstreets that surround it with an art historian guide. Add an optional boat ride through the city's famous canals for a quintessential Venetian experience.

Explore the most romantic Italian city with a personal guide during this private 6-hour shore excursion in Venice.

See the best of Venice in a day on a tour that combines a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal. Hear the history of St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St Mark's Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice's backstreets and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.

Discover Venice with this tour by foot and gondola, and visit the Doge's Palace, too. With a guide, you'll bypass the main entrance line to tour the historic palace in St. Mark's Square. Learn about the doges of the Venetian republic, then explore the streets of modern-day Venice. Hear the history behind sights such as the Rialto Bridge before you take to the water, gliding through Venice on a traditional gondola boat. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group experience.

Experience Saint Mark's Basilica after hours on this 1.5-hour evening tour. Look around the chapel with your small group of 15 people, learning about its history and Byzantine architecture without the buzz of a thousand other visitors.

Let a local guide show you the ancient grandeur and hidden enchantment of Venice on a private, 6-hour tour. Step inside the majestic Doge's Palace to see where the republic's mighty rulers once lived, and explore the city's romantic canals on a private gondola ride. Then cruise across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano, where you'll enjoy a delicious seafood lunch and a private demonstration by a master glassblower.

Venice is one of the most photogenic places in the world, so put yourself in the frame with a private photoshoot using the city's enchanting canals, palaces, and squares as a backdrop. A professional photographer designs an itinerary to suit your style and captures images of you and your friends or family in hand-picked locations. After the shoot, you'll get 20 fully edited digital photos for lasting memories of you time in the 'Floating City.'

Enjoy a private ride through Venice's iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola! On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca' d'Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other watery ways. A friendly local guide will accompany you on the 1-hour ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.