Murano Basilica Evening Tour Exclusive After Hours Visit

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Itinerary

1. Meet your licensed local guide in Campo San Donato, in front of the Murano Basilica. Before entering the church, enjoy an introduction to the history and architecture of the Basilica of Santa Maria e San Donato, its role in Murano’s religious life, and its close connection to Venice. After this outdoor introduction, enter the basilica during its evening closure, when access is reserved exclusively for participants of this tour. Stepping inside after hours allows you to experience the Murano Basilica in a quiet and atmospheric setting, without daytime crowds, and to appreciate its art and mosaics in a more intimate way.

   15 min

2. Take part in an exclusive after-hours visit to the Murano Basilica, with access reserved only for participants of this tour once the church is closed to the public. This evening experience offers a rare opportunity to explore the Basilica of Santa Maria e San Donato, one of the oldest churches in the Venetian lagoon, in a quiet and atmospheric setting. Accompanied by a local guide, discover the basilica’s Byzantine and Romanesque architecture and admire its remarkable 12th-century mosaic floor, including the famous dragon bones . Learn about Murano history and its connection to Venice, beyond the island’s world-famous glassmaking tradition. Visiting the Murano Basilica at night allows you to experience this historic landmark without crowds, at a relaxed pace, and with time to appreciate its art, symbolism, and spiritual atmosphere. This exclusive evening tour is ideal for travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences and unique access beyond standard sightseeing routes.

   45 minAdmission included

3. At the end of the visit, your guide will share personalized recommendations for nearby restaurants and places to enjoy dinner in Murano. You will also receive clear information about public transportation, including vaporetto connections back to Venice. Water buses to Venice run approximately every 20 minutes until late in the evening, making it easy to continue your night or return to your accommodation independently.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Venice

• Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Venice

Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.

The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.

Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.

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