Guided tour with priority entrance to St. Mark's Basilica and History Gallery
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Highlights
Enjoy a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! With an expert guide at your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes this masterpiece a unique experience in Venice!
- Basilica di San Marco d'Oro: extraordinary guided tour to immerse yourself in its history and works of art
- Skip-the-line service to access the Basilica faster without queuing
- San Marco History Gallery: an incredible Virtual Reality experience
A tour of St. Mark's Basilica, a fascinating experience that transports you into the rich history and extraordinary art of this magnificent church.
Admire the iconic façade, adorned with winged lions and ancient columns, before entering a world of artistic splendor. Inside, you’ll find breathtaking golden mosaics covering the Basilica’s 43,000 square meters and intricate marble inlays on the floors.
With the help of our expert guide you will learn about the biblical scenes, the symbolism of the mosaics and the importance of the church and the works of art it houses. You will discover the history and legends that lie behind the frescoes and the majestic five domes and you will be amazed by the splendor of the play of light created by the golden mosaics inside the Basilica
During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the best of St. Mark's Basilica. With its golden arches and imposing golden naves, you will be amazed by the dazzling light that the mosaics reflect.
Join us on this unforgettable tour inside one of the most iconic cathedrals in the world and get the chance to tell first-hand about the impressive beauty of this masterpiece of Byzantine art.
Continue your journey with a thrilling virtual reality experience at the San Marco History Gallery. Wearing a VR headset, time dissolves, revealing St. Mark's Square and its iconic monuments as they once were. Imagine the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!
What is included?
- 45 minute shared guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica
- Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
- Audio transceiver devices (for groups larger than 10 people)
- San Marco History Gallery: Journey into Venice in the past in 3D
What is not included?
- Access to the Pala d'Oro
- Access to the San Marco Museum and the Basilica Terrace
- Hotel pick up and drop off
What is there to know?
Duration: 45 minutes shared guided tour
Language: English
The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
The price is per person
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
To visit the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs or shoulders).
On some days of high attendance or for reasons of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting times to access St. Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and follow the instructions provided by the guide.
Comfortable shoes recommended
Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff).
Meeting point
Meeting point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, near Hotel San Gallo and Piazza San Marco. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure time.
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT: In Piazza San Marco, keep the Basilica at your back and proceed on the right side of the square passing under the arches. When you find the Olivetti Museum, turn right, cross the small bridge and continue straight until you reach "Campo San Gallo".
Cancellation policies
Free cancellation within 72 hours before the tour.
The tour will not be carried out in case of exceptional high water or special religious celebrations (in these cases it will be postponed to the following day or refunded)
Safety regulations
For security reasons, bags, purses or backpacks are not allowed inside St. Mark's Basilica.
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