St. Mark's Cathedral: the Shining Golden Basilica - Guided Tour
Venice, IT
91% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 45 min to 1.5 hours
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Expert Guide in multiple languages
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Skip the Line Ticket included
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Virtual Reality Journey included
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Private Tour Option available
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Audio devices for groups over 10
Explore St. Mark's Basilica on a guided tour with a virtual reality experience showcasing its rich history and stunning mosaics.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Shared guided tour to the st.mark basilica -
St. mark's basilica terrace (if legendary tour option is selected)
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Virtual reality journey - explore st. mark's square over the centuries
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Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people.
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Skip the line ticket to st. mark's cathedral
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The yard of venice: st. mark's square history dedicated circuit visit
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Private tour option (if selected)
Excluded
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Hotel pickup & dropoff -
Pala d'oro visit
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Food & drinks
Explore St. Mark's Basilica on a guided tour with a virtual reality experience showcasing its rich history and stunning mosaics.
Highlights
- Expert guide explaining history, curiosities, and legends
- Stunning five-domes covered with gold and exquisite artwork
- Crossing the imposing and beautiful St. Mark's Square
- Discovering the main landmark of Venetian history
Meeting Point
Meet at Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the post office. The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign that says Meeting Point.
30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice , Italy
End Point
Meet at Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the post office. The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign that says Meeting Point.
30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice , Italy
What to expect
Calle de le Rasse, 4536
Venice Tours
Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square.
Basilica di San Marco
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.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Piazza San Marco
Cross the imposing Sat. Mark's Square asnd admire the most beautiful spot of the world.
Calle de le Rasse, 4536
Venice Tours
Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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)
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During some days of high turnout or reasons of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St.Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected: in this case please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide
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For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts).
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Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
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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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
What our experts say
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Dress modestly; no shorts allowed. -
Try gelato at nearby Gelateria Nico.
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Visit nearby Doge's Palace after the tour.
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Check tide schedules to avoid delays.
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Explore hidden gems in the surrounding squares.
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