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Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

Discover St. Mark's Basilica with an expert guide

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.

FAQs


  • What documentation do I need?

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    Bring your original ID card or passport if the monument requires it, along with your booking.

  • What does the activity include?

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    Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica. Expert guide.

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  • How early should I arrive?

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    We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to organize access.

  • First time here?

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    Arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point. If you arrive late, joining the tour is not guaranteed. Remember that St. Mark’s Basilica is a sacred place, so you must dress appropriately: shoulders and knees must be covered. You must bring a valid ID to access the monument. On certain dates, due to high demand, a request for availability may be used (shown at checkout). You will be informed within 72 hours whether places are available. For last-minute bookings, responses are prioritized. The amount will be pre-authorized to ensure funds are available if your booking is confirmed.

  • How does the free tour work?

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    Pay-what-you-wish: you can tip the guide at the end according to your satisfaction.

  • 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.

FAQs


  • What documentation do I need?

    arrow

    Bring your original ID card or passport if the monument requires it, along with your booking.

  • What does the activity include?

    arrow

    Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica. Expert guide.

  • arrow
  • arrow
  • How early should I arrive?

    arrow

    We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to organize access.

  • First time here?

    arrow

    Arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point. If you arrive late, joining the tour is not guaranteed. Remember that St. Mark’s Basilica is a sacred place, so you must dress appropriately: shoulders and knees must be covered. You must bring a valid ID to access the monument. On certain dates, due to high demand, a request for availability may be used (shown at checkout). You will be informed within 72 hours whether places are available. For last-minute bookings, responses are prioritized. The amount will be pre-authorized to ensure funds are available if your booking is confirmed.

  • How does the free tour work?

    arrow

    Pay-what-you-wish: you can tip the guide at the end according to your satisfaction.

  • 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.

Meeting point

Long Street of l'Ascension, 1255, 30124 Venice VE, Italy. In front of the post office, near the Correr Museum and St. Mark's Square. You will see the meeting point sign at the wooden kiosk.

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From

46.00€

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