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St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

3.6113 reviewsSt. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 72h before
  • 5 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

You will delve into the rich, enduring history of Venice, uncovering the story of St. Mark and the journey of his remains to this sacred place. This experience offers more than just a view of Venice; it immerses you in the city's historical and illustrious past, which continues to sparkle through its historic sites and legendary figures. Amidst the Basilica's dazzling golden mosaics and intricate marble inlays, our expert guide will lead you through the history and distinctive characteristics of this unparalleled Byzantine art treasure. During this tour, the guide will take you through the first floor of the Basilica. According to the option selected, you can also visit the Museum with Terrace or the magnificent Pala d'Oro.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Terrace and Museum of St. Mark's Basilica (if option selected)
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Basilica Skip the line ticket
  • Pala d'Oro ticket (if option selected)
  • Personal headsets

What's not

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. During this tour, the guide will take you through the first floor of the Basilica. According to the option selected, you can also visit the Museum with Terrace or the magnificent Pala d'Oro.

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet our staff at Campo San Zaccaria, in front of the shop opposite to the Church.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Operated by
Park Viaggi
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive at your designated meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour
  • No refunds are given for no show or late arrivals. Tours take place rain or shine, though may be cancelled if tides are exceptionally high. In this case we provide full refunds
  • Please dress appropriately to enter the Basilica (no bare legs or shoulders)
  • Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.

How it compares in Venice

  • Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 169 of 1991.

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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