
Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights
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Is Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights worth booking?
Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights is a 6.5-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $209 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (20)
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- From
- $209 per person
Join a 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
What you get
About this experience
Join a 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.
What's included
Included
- Skip the line entrance into St. Mark's Basilica
- Hall of the Great Council
- Priority entrance into Doge's Palace
- Church of San Giacomo di Rialto
- Expert English Speaking guide
- Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
- Bridge of Sighs
- Rialto bridge
What you'll see and do
Venice
Campo San Giacometto Church of San Giacomo di Rialto Rialto bridge The Grand Canal Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Campo Santa Maria Formosa end in St. Mark’s square
120 minutes here
Venice
Lunch Break The cost of lunch is NOT included
120 minutes here
St. Mark's Basilica
Visit St Mark's Basilica with skip the line access An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Palazzo Ducale
Visit the Doge's Palace and end the tour in St Mark's square
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Meet your guide in front of Chiesa di San Giacomo in Campo San Giacometto al Rialto, Ponte Rialto.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LivTours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lara tour
Lovely enjoyable time. Lara was very knowledgeable
via Tripadvisor
Private tour of doges palace and marks church
Tour guide was amazing. Would definitely recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent!
We had an amazing tour with Lara! She really went above and beyond to give us an incredible experience. We learned so much and she was very knowledgeable. The length of the tour was perfect and she also gave us a very good recommendation for lunch afterwards. We cannot recommend highly enough!
via Tripadvisor
Great Day
Nico was great! He brought humour throughout the day, was well planned for the water taxi connections, remained attentive to our entire groups needs, answered all our questions, he had a clear love and great knowledge for Venetian history and culture. One of the best tours we did in Italy, Grazie!
via Tripadvisor
Review of Lara
Tara is smart fun and engaging
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $209 to $249
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights cost?
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Prices start at $209 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights take?
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Plan for about 6.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 6.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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