Venice Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

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Duration: 1 hour
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Experience Highlights

Discover the majestic St. Mark's Basilica on a guided walking tour of about an hour with no need to queue. Be amazed by the exciting stories and legends that the Basilica holds and enjoy the incredible panoramic view of St. Mark's Square from inside.

  • Direct entry to St. Mark's Basilica without queuing at the ticket office.
  • A professional guide will accompany you on your visit
  • In groups of more than 10 people you will have receivers for clear audio explanations.

What’s included

  • Headphones are included for groups of more than 10 people.
  • Access to the History Gallery of St. Mark's : "Venice in the past, a 3D journey through the centuries".
  • Access to the Museum and Terrace of San Marcos
  • Visit to the Pala d'Oro

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Step by Step

Enjoy a skip-the-line guided tour of the impressive St. Mark's Basilica as you walk through its imposing corridors and mosaics made of pure gold.

You will enter the Basilica in the company of a small group and a professional guide who will explain the history of the Basilica and the masterpieces that surround it, such as the five golden domes made with gold by the most renowned artists of the time. If you prefer, you can also take a private tour, just for you and your group.

Some of the most important attractions of St. Mark's Basilica are:

  • The Sanctuary: the place that gathers treasures collected from all centuries such as gold, glass and silver pieces. Located on the right side of the altar.
  • Museo Di San Marco: here you will find the famous work The Four Bronze Horses, Byzantine sculptures from the XII century, fragments of ancient mosaics and more.
  • St. Mark's Tomb: it was built in a crypt located under the presbytery and after the restoration of the Basilica, the crypt was opened to the public in 1889.
  • St. Mark's Terrace: enjoy breathtaking views of the city.

Reviews

4.4
· 1239 Reviews
  • N
    N.
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    The opportunity to climb up to the balcony of the basilica and admire St. Mark's Square from above was truly special.
  • L
    L.
    4
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    The tour allowed us to explore the different chapels and areas of the basilica, discovering the rich history and stories behind each of its decorative elements.
  • S
    S.
    4
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    The craftsmanship and beauty of this masterpiece took our breath away.
  • B
    B.
    4
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    We were able to observe closely the details of the Pala d'Oro, a magnificent altarpiece adorned with gold and precious stones.
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