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Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

Discover the majesty of St. Mark's Basilica on a guided tour

DURATION

1h

LANGUAGES

Spanish, German, French, English

ACCESSIBILITY

Not wheelchair accessible

Visit one of the most impressive monuments in Venice, the St. Mark's Basilica. Built in the 9th century to house the body of St. Mark, it was rebuilt in Byzantine style a century later after a fire.

On this tour, you will have skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica, where an expert guide will accompany you to explore all its corners. Inside, thanks to the guide, you will discover the history of the monument and understand why Byzantine art intertwines with Romanesque style. Its majestic gold mosaics and the Golden Altarpiece, its main altar decorated with precious stones, showcase the clear influence of the Byzantine style on this building. Additionally, you will visit the Treasury, a collection of religious art and liturgical objects from the time of the Republic of Venice.

  • Explore with an expert guide the interior of St. Mark's Basilica.
  • A unique showcase of Byzantine art in Italy.
  • A perfect tour for history and art lovers.
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Expert guide

 

  • Anything not specified in the 'what includes' section.

 

  • Arrive 10 minutes in advance at the meeting point. If you arrive late, you may not be able to join the tour.
  • Please remember that St. Mark's Basilica is a sacred place and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • You will need to bring a valid ID to access the monument.
  • On certain dates, due to the high demand for this visit and in order not to create overbookings, you are making a request for availability. It is indicated during the payment process. Within a period of less than 72 hours, you will be answered informing you if there are places available or not. If the reservation is made in less than 72 hours from the start of the activity, you will be answered urgently. The amount will be blocked in the reservation request to guarantee that in case of availability there are funds to charge the reservation.
  • Once the reservation request is made, changes or cancellations are not allowed.

Visit one of the most impressive monuments in Venice, the St. Mark's Basilica. Built in the 9th century to house the body of St. Mark, it was rebuilt in Byzantine style a century later after a fire.

On this tour, you will have skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica, where an expert guide will accompany you to explore all its corners. Inside, thanks to the guide, you will discover the history of the monument and understand why Byzantine art intertwines with Romanesque style. Its majestic gold mosaics and the Golden Altarpiece, its main altar decorated with precious stones, showcase the clear influence of the Byzantine style on this building. Additionally, you will visit the Treasury, a collection of religious art and liturgical objects from the time of the Republic of Venice.

  • Explore with an expert guide the interior of St. Mark's Basilica.
  • A unique showcase of Byzantine art in Italy.
  • A perfect tour for history and art lovers.

  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Expert guide

 

  • Anything not specified in the 'what includes' section.

 

  • Arrive 10 minutes in advance at the meeting point. If you arrive late, you may not be able to join the tour.
  • Please remember that St. Mark's Basilica is a sacred place and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • You will need to bring a valid ID to access the monument.
  • On certain dates, due to the high demand for this visit and in order not to create overbookings, you are making a request for availability. It is indicated during the payment process. Within a period of less than 72 hours, you will be answered informing you if there are places available or not. If the reservation is made in less than 72 hours from the start of the activity, you will be answered urgently. The amount will be blocked in the reservation request to guarantee that in case of availability there are funds to charge the reservation.

  • Once the reservation request is made, changes or cancellations are not allowed.

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