Experience Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with an exclusive after-hours, small-group tour. Escape the crowds as you meet your guide at the winged lion statue on St. Mark’s Square. Begin with a tour of the Doge’s Palace, exploring the opulent apartments, the Hall of the Great Council with frescoes by Veronese and Tintoretto, and the eerie prisons. Learn intriguing stories behind the art and the history of the Venetian rulers, including crossing the infamous Bridge of Sighs. After a short break, visit St. Mark’s Basilica as it closes to the public. Enjoy the glittering mosaics and see the Pala d’Oro altarpiece up close. Explore the crypt, where St. Mark’s remains are believed to be housed, and soak in the rich history and art illuminated by evening light