Saint Mark's VIP Night Tour: Exclusive Access Small Group Tour
5
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Saint Mark's VIP Night Tour: Exclusive Access Small Group Tour
By LivTours Venice
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
Highlights
- Small Group of 6 people max
- Professional Guide
- Privileged and Exclusive After Hours entrance
- St Mark's Square
- Stunning lightshow inside Basilica
- Pala d’Oro, high alterpeice
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
What's not included- Food and Drink
- Gratuities (optional)
- Start:
- Museo Correr, P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyThe meeting point is In front of Museo Correr in Piazza San Marco, right across from the Basilica of San Marco. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6718P47- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Please Note: due to these unprecedented times and unexpected regulation changes, some areas may not be accessible if the venue can not guarantee social distancing for that part of the tour.
- 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
- Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability
- 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.
- There is no photography allowed inside St Marks Basilica.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6718P47
From
£135.89
per adult
Select date and travellers
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Similar experiences
Itinerary
- P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, ItalyThe meeting point is In front of Museo Correr in Piazza San Marco, right across from the Basilica of San Marco. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
- 1
- 2
Top rated
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- elenaoJ5867TK0 contributionsGreat tourNico was very knowledgeable and lead us on a great tour. We learned so much and my friends and I had a great time exploring and learning about historical Venice !!Written 20 March 2025
- F6618KLsabrinam0 contributionsNicoI’ve been on hundreds of tours all over Europe and Nico is the BEST tour guide I’ve ever had. He is passionate about history and loves Venice. He keeps the tour fun, interesting and easy to understand. He uses lots of stories to make things exciting. He’s also funny and very easygoing. We loved NicoWritten 20 March 2025
- Road189712341310 contributionsNico was the best!We had such a wonderful time touring Doge’s Palace. Nico was extremely knowledgeable with his history background. I would highly recommend picking Nico for your tour guide, you won’t be disappointed!Written 20 March 2025
- Susan H0 contributionsWalking highlights of VenicePamela was outstanding!!!! She was delightfully knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend 3 hours walking and learning about Venice. Highly recommend this tour with Liv Tour. Consider yourself lucky if you get to experience it with Pamela.Written 20 March 2025
- KSW06090 contributionsAbsolutely great introduction to Venice!We had the opportunity to meet Marie today to take a walk through Venice and learn about the history and the streets. It was absolutely phenomenal. I have a 12-year-old and nine-year-old and they were engaged the entire time her knowledge is exceptional! It was a perfect way to start our trip getting a baseline of the history… Would highly recommend especially with Marie!Written 19 March 2025
- McKellC0 contributionsAmazing experience!This was a fascinating tour! We got to learn about and watch the glass masters create works of art. There was no rush to push us through, the guides answered all questions and explained the process so we knew exactly what was happening - it was just really cool! Giulia, our guide, also taught us so much about the history and landmarks of Venice and the surrounding islands on our ride out and back - she was wonderful!Written 19 March 2025
- Cary S0 contributionsFantastic guided tour!Marie was a fabulous tour guide! Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. She went the extra mile to make sure our experience was above and beyond expectation. Her 20+ years in Venice and her passion for art history really showed as we gained so much knowledge and understanding of the beauty of Venice and this area of Saint Marks Square and Doge Palace. Highly recommend this tour guide and company.Written 18 March 2025
- Rhys540 contributionsTiqets, Headout & Crown Tours cancelled us last minute - no full refund! Avoid.Venice Venice Tours avoid company "Tiqets" or "Headout" or 'Crown Tours" as these are unreliable - and they will not refund in full if things go wrong as they did for us Tiqets sub-contracted 'Headout' who then sub-contracted to Crown Tours. They cancelled our tour via WhatsApp the day before. Refuse to refund in full. Avoid pre-booking via these websites . . . ask the Concierge at your hotel to fix up tours . . . and avoid these problemsWritten 16 March 2025
- stacyt4050 contributionsA great tourMarie-Therese was so knowledgable. She made the tour very memorable. We learned a lot. She was easy to understand and gave us a great insight to life in VeniceWritten 13 March 2025
- jamesbP5517JK0 contributionsChiara was amazing!!!Chiara was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend any tour she does. I loved the fact that she was born and raised here in Venice!! She knows everything!! She Even brought us to a local sandwich shop for lunch that was SO good. Highly recommend!!!Written 11 March 2025
- alexisjZ8490AQ0 contributionsVenice Glass Tour!We did the Venice glass tour and it was amazing!!! Carlotta was very knowledgeable about Venice and very helpful in giving us recommendations for the rest of our trip. She did a great job, and we’d highly recommend this tourWritten 7 March 2025
- SusannaG0 contributionsExcellent tour of St Mark’s and Doges Palace with LivtoursWe had a brilliant tour with Nico. He is extremely and made the tour really interesting. Highly recommended. Many thanks Nico.Written 7 March 2025
- amymP2458SO0 contributionsExcellent tour guide with an impressive depth of knowledgeOur tour with Nico was the highlight of our trip to Venice. My husband and I have found that all too often when you ask a question of a tour guide, it reveals a disappointing emptiness beneath the thin layer of their memorized schpiel. Our experience with Nico was the exact opposite. Our questions revealed wellsprings of information with the kind of depth that only comes from true passion and years of study. We felt like we could have spent days with him, rather than hours, and still learned more! He's a gifted teacher, and we'd highly recommend his tour to anyone.Written 22 February 2025
- D3300YEangiep0 contributionsWonderful private tourGuilia is a gem. She knew everything and was very proud of being a local. We were very full and happy after our tour and she gave us a great recommendation for dinner.Written 21 February 2025
- Z140CMandrewm0 contributionsWow! Venice Made EasyGreat experience! Marie was knowledgeable about history and current culture. She provided insights into the architecture that, once learned, enhance your surroundings as you walk the Venetian streets. She gave each building character. Her tour and sharing of knowledge and experience was a great addition to our time in Venice. With gratitude, Andrew and Elizabeth McAdamsWritten 17 February 2025
These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
32 reviews
Excellent
32
Very good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
393normam
Tacoma, WA17 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We felt so fortunate to be able to take a small group tour of St. Mark's Basilica in the evening with our guide, Tullia. She has such a depth of knowledge of Venice, the Basilica as well as the religious significance of the murals. To see the lights turned on was an incredible sight and allows you to appreciate even more the details and workmanship of the domes, the building, artwork, carvings and mosaics. The colors and details in the dome of creation were unbelievable. Tullia provided such a fascinating historical overview and has a great passion for this basilica, allowing us to ask questions as well. We will never forget this incredible tour. Thank you so much for providing this service.
Written 7 June 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Melissa G
Reston, VA32 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Another A+ experience with LivTours! Adrianna was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and reverent all at the same time! The small group experience (we had 8 in our group - total of maybe 15 in the church overall) was well worth the price. The church itself is magnificent - and seeing the mosaics light up from total darkness very moving. Extra special for us because our tour was on the day that Venice celebrates Saint Mark. Highly recommend!
Written 26 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jennifer G
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
The tour with Adriana was amazing! The small size of the group allowed the tour to be intimate & Adriana's knowledge, warmth & passion of Venetian history ensured the experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The experience of visiting St Mark's basilica at night, away from the crowds, was truly magical and an experience that will never be forgotten, due to it's stunning beauty & history. The golden domes & the intricate biblical themed art work on the ceilings and around the church were breathtaking. To be able to observe & walk past, where the remains of Saint Mark rest, was most definitely a highlight of the tour.
During the tour, Adriana also suggested other places of interest to see & visit whilst in Venice. Following Adriana's recommendations, the day after, we ventured up the tower in St Mark's square. Just as Adriana had described, we were able to see the snow peaked Dolomites, a stunning overview of Venice, the lagoon & many islands. Thank you Adriana for an unforgettable experience!
During the tour, Adriana also suggested other places of interest to see & visit whilst in Venice. Following Adriana's recommendations, the day after, we ventured up the tower in St Mark's square. Just as Adriana had described, we were able to see the snow peaked Dolomites, a stunning overview of Venice, the lagoon & many islands. Thank you Adriana for an unforgettable experience!
Written 19 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Adriana. Hearing that it was a "magical" and "unforgettable" experience truly warms our hearts. We will be sure to share your review with Adriana. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Written 22 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bronwyn A
Kingston, Australia2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Our tour with Pamela was just wonderful. She shared so much history and answered all of our questions. The night time access to the Basilica is highly recommended. The lights present the beauty of the building in a different way and was so worth it. Definitely recommend this tour. LivTours do an amazing job.
Written 13 October 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Liz B
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
This tour was spectacular. Walking through the darkened Basilica and experiencing the lights going on to reveal the grandeur of the mosaics was amazing. Our guide Marina was so generous with her knowledge of both the Basilica and St Marks Square. Her passion for Venice and St. Mark's made our experience so enjoyable and meaningful. I highly recommend this tour.
Written 21 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Deb D
Nesconset, New York11 contributions
Our tour guide, Adriana, was AMAZING, and we had such a wonderful time with her. She is not only warm and welcoming, but her passion for the Basilica was contagious and made the tour incredibly special. She was very knowledgeable and extremely interesting, and made sure we saw everything we could during our visit. She answered all of our questions and knew amazing vantage points for us to get the best views and pictures. On a personal note, she was very kind and warm and funny, and she truly made the tour one of the highlights of our trip to Venice. Having been on her tour, I can’t imagine seeing the Basilica for the first time without a guide and I can’t imagine having a better guide than Adriana. She gave our visit meaning and it was a night and experience we will always treasure.
Written 18 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
travelingtoothdoc
Maryland20 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
This tour was incredible. Sabrina was a great guide and her demonstration and explanation of all the biblical mosaics was fascinating. When all of the lights were turned off in the cathedral and slowly re-illuminated, it was simply chilling. Then going down into the crypt just added to the whole experience. If you have the opportunity to take this tour, do not miss it. It was that special!
Written 15 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JennyAnd
5 contributions
May 2022
We toured St. Mark's Basilica at night as a party of six, including my in-laws who are in their 70's, and my two kids who are both under the age of 12. Every single member of our party agreed that this was the highlight of our time in Venice! Maria, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much, and for both of my kids to love it as much as our parents did felt like a huge win. We highly recommend this tour and only wish we had booked more just like this! We were in the church as a party of six, with one other group of about four people. That's it - we had the place to ourselves - and as we exited, we saw another night tour group of more than thirty people (we thought maybe even 50!) waiting to get it. We already knew how special our tour was but realized then how incredibly smart we were to purchase this one!
Written 12 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bryce D
Auckland, New Zealand7 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We went on the St Mark's at Night tour in Venice with Roberta. Seeing St Mark’s at night is a magical experience not to be missed, particularly the beautiful golden mosaics. Roberta was a wonderful guide and I highly recommend this tour.
Written 10 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sara S
2 contributions
Our guide Romy was incredibly knowledgeable and being in a small group of 6 was perfect. We had earphones so that we could hear Romy perfectly when we were in the basilica and quiet was required, or when we were outside amongst the crowds. Not having to queue and having access to the crypt made the tour extra-special. If you love history and want to learn, this is definitely worth putting in your calendar!
Written 20 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We are a family of nine traveling to Venice. We have 6 adults and three teens. Would it be possible for all of us to take this tour since social distancing wouldn’t be a problem fo us? We arrive October 1st. Thank you!
Written 13 July 2022
Showing results 1-1 of 1
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.