St. Mark's Basilica: Golden Cathedral Priority Visit (Refundable)
- 0.5–1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a guided tour of one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks: the magnificent Saint Mark’s Basilica. With an expert guide, discover the rich history of the Golden Basilica, famous for its breathtaking gold mosaics. For an enhanced experience, you can add the terrace option and admire panoramic views over Saint Mark’s Square and the lagoon. The journey continues with an immersive virtual reality experience, transporting you back in time to see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel and the Palace as a medieval fortress. For even more exclusivity, choose the private tour option and enjoy a personal guide dedicated to making your visit unforgettable.
Inclusions
What's included
- Shared guided tour to the St.Mark Basilica (if option is selected)
- Ca' Rezzonico Ticket (if selected the Basilica tour with 3 Basilicas Pass are NOT included)
- Access to Pala D'Oro (if Option is selected)
- Ticket to S. M. Assunta in Torcello Island (Byzantine gold Last Judgment unique mosaic inside)
- Skip the Line Ticket to St. Mark's Cathedral (if option is selected)
- Ticket to Santa Maria della Salute Basilica Sacresty (iconic photo spots nearby)
- Virtual Reality Journey - Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries (if option is selected)
- Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people.
- History Gallery: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit (if option is selected)
- Private Tour Option (if selected)
What's not
- Hotel pickup & DropOff
- St. Mark's Museum & Terrace Entrance
- Food & Drinks
Itinerary
Amazing guided tour in the breathtaking Cathedral of St. Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics realized with pure gold! An expert guide will escort you inside (skipping the line) and will explain the history, curiosities and legends about the inimitable masterpieces around you! Be stunned in front of the five-domes covered with gold and decorated by the best artists of the time. Enjoy part of explaination comfortably seated in the middle of the cathedral. A wonderful experience that makes you discover the main landmark of the Venetian history.
Cross the imposing Sat. Mark's Square asnd admire the most beautiful spot of the world.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 490 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign where is written "MEETING POINT", Calle Larga de l'Ascension, in front of 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
- CITY TOURS CO. LTD
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts).
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 57 of 1991.
- 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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