Saint Mark's Church guided tour with priority access: the golden Basilica

Venezia1 hour and 30 minutesCultural and Theme Tours
  • Free cancellation

About this experience

You might have seen it on television or in films but on our tour, escorted by a local professional guide, you will be able to enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art.

You will savor the beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show and explain the meaning and beauties of the Biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

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What’s included

  • Professional local guide of Venice
  • Saint Mark's Basilica entrance with reservation

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Guide
Guided tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German
Start times
10:45 · 13:45 · 14:45

Know before you go

  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Public transportation nearby
  • At the moment St Mark's Basilica is closed for restoration works. The guided tour will include the visit to the terraces of the Basilica, from which you can still admire the interiors of the Basilica, and a visit to St Mark's Museum
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Entrance to Churches requires a strict dress code. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress
  • In order to gain access to the Basilica, it is compulsory to provide the full names of the participants. For this reason, each visitor must carry his or her passport or a valid identity document

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.

  • 2 days or more before: full refund
  • Less than 2 days before: no refund

Meeting point

View on map

CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256-In front of the Post office (close to Correr Museum and St Mark's Square) - Look for the MEETING POINT sign on the wooden kiosk

Address
Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, Venezia, 30124, IT
How you meet
Meet on location
Coordinates
45.43349, 12.33703
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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German

Is hotel pickup included?

No — you make your own way to the meeting point.

Where does this experience start?

It starts at CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256-In front of the Post office (close to Correr Museum and St Mark's Square) - Look for the MEETING POINT sign on the wooden kiosk, Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, Venezia, 30124, IT.

From AED 189 per person