Highlights
- St. Mark's Basilica: entry ticket and professional guided tour of the byzantine golden masterpiece
- Skip-the-line service to access the Basilica faster without queuing
Duration: 1 hour shared guided tour
Languages: English and French
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Description
Join us for a guided tour of one of the world’s most majestic cathedrals! Accompanied by a knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will embark on a comprehensive exploration of this extraordinary Byzantine masterpiece, unique in Italy.
As you stroll through the Basilica, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking gold mosaics—spanning 43,000 square feet—and the intricate marble inlays that adorn the floors. Sit back and relax while our guide unveils the biblical stories depicted in the mosaics, along with the fascinating history and distinctive features of this ancient church.
Don’t miss the opportunity to admire the Treasury, an exquisite collection of religious art accumulated over centuries.
The Basilica stands as the perfect embodiment of Venetian art, a harmonious blend of Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic styles, crowned by its five distinctive domes with an unmistakable Eastern flair.
The price includes
- 1-hour shared guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Access to St. Mark's Museum & Terrace
- Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
The fee does not include
- Access to Pala D'Oro
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know before leaving
- The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
- The price is per person.
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
- For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside St. Mark’s Basilica
- On some high turnout days or for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high tide or security problems) the waiting time for access to St Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and respect the instructions provided by the guide
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff)
Meeting Point
- Meeting Point: Calle de le Rasse 4536 , 30122 Venezia, IT. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
Cancellation policies
- No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)