Guided tour

Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Activity provider:Venice Events srl
Guided tour

Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Activity provider:Venice Events srl
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From US$ 41.76 per person

Likely to sell out

Discover one of the world’s most majestic cathedrals on a 1-hour tour of St. Mark's Square. Marvel at the basilica's golden mosaics and the Byzantine art.

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Duration 1 hour
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
French, German, Spanish, English, Italian

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark's Square
  • Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble inlay flooring in the basilica
  • Admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace
  • Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses
Full description
Discover Saint Mark's Square and the Golden Basilica on a tour with an expert guide. Learn about the history of the square, which was once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice. Admire its sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring, making it one-of-a-kind in Italy. Take in the historical ambiance and listen to your guide as they describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.
Includes
  • 1-hour guided walking tour of St. Mark's Square and the Golden Basilica
  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian
  • Entrance fee
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Pala d'oro
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meet next to the San Marco post office on Calle larga de l'Ascension, opposite Saint Mark's Basilica. Look for the yellow sign on the wooden kiosk saying "meeting point, turive assistant".

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Backpacks

Know before you go

  • From November 1 to March 31 there is no skip-the-line entrance to the Basilica
  • Children under 5 years old are free
  • You must cover your shoulders and knees in the Basilica
  • You are not permitted to take photographs
  • You are not permitted to bring your backpack or another large bag, there is a free deposit on the left of the Church in Calle S. Basso
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 241 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.1/5

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