Saint Mark's Basilica and Guided City Walking Tour in Venice
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Skip-the-line access to Saint Mark’s Basilica and a guided walk through Venice’s most iconic and hidden spots. Discover golden mosaics, rare Byzantine art, and centuries of history with an expert guide. From Marco Polo’s neighborhood to the majestic squares of Venice, enjoy a perfect balance of culture, art, and storytelling—without the hassle.
Inclusions
What's included
- Official certified guide
- City Guided Tour
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Tickets to the Museum of St Mark's Bascilica
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets to the attractions not mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary
Start your journey in Venice’s iconic Piazza San Marco, where your expert guide will reveal the secrets behind Saint Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower, and the majestic Procuratie. Stroll through centuries of history as you visit Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo—Venice’s “Pantheon”—and admire the Gothic grandeur of the Great School of Charity. Pass by the area once home to Marco Polo, and follow the tales of his adventurous legacy. Conclude the walking portion of your tour along the vibrant Mercerie, Venice’s historic shopping street, as it guides you back toward San Marco. This part of the tour strikes a perfect balance between history, architecture, and local insight, ideal for discovering Venice beyond the postcard.
Walk your way to the entrance of the Cathedral and skip the line into Saint Mark’s Basilica—Venice’s golden crown. Inside this breathtaking masterpiece of Byzantine art, your professional guide will explain the meaning behind the shimmering gold mosaics, marble inlays, and richly decorated floors. You'll marvel at biblical scenes from the Old Testament as you stand beneath the glittering domes of the basilica’s atrium. Learn the history and unique details of this ancient spiritual center as the guide unveils the secrets of its creation. The tour ends at the museum, with the option to explore further at your own pace. It’s a hassle-free, non-overwhelming visit offering a perfect blend of art, faith, and Venetian splendor.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide in front of the wooden souvenir kiosk, just behind the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco, next to the entrance to the post office.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Star Florence
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. All customers must be able to autonomously walk, climb and get off the steps.
- Photography is not allowed only inside the Cathedral.
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
- Please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and are knee-length to access St Mark’s Basilica, otherwise you might not be allowed in.
- For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica.
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 210 city tours we list in Venice.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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