Unusual Perspectives of St Mark's Basilica & optional Pala d'Oro

Duration45m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Enter St Mark's Basilica and, accompanied by an experienced local guide, raise your eyes to the ceiling and admire the glittering expanse of golden mosaics covering the vaults and domes.

During the visit you will discover masterpieces from the past and their interesting iconographic representations, such as the famous golden domes, the iconostasis, the ciborium and the main altar housing the tomb of St Mark the Evangelist.

Pala d'Oro visit is also available, it is the only intact piece of Gothic goldwork in the world. Located behind the high altar, this priceless treasure is adorned with 1,900 gemstones and 260 cloisonné enamels set on gilded silver. A must-see for art and history lovers.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your visit by booking the Pala d'Oro add-on: it is now available as a combined visit with the standard Basilica tour.

Options

SPANISH - Basilica only

ENG - Basilica & Pala d'Oro

Duration: 1 hour
Pala d'Oro included

German - Basilica only

English - Basilica only

- English: St. Mark's Cathedral & Museum Guided Tour with English commentary

French - Basilica only

What's included

Skip the Line access to St Mark’s Basilica main floor
Guided tour
Entry tickets to the Pala d'Oro (only included with the specific 'Basilica + Pala d’Oro' option)

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry ticket to the Treasure
Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace

What to expect

Piazza San Marco
Pass by

Meet your guide at Calle Larga dell'Ascension, behind Correr Museum, and proceed to the guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica.
Basilica di San Marco
45m · Admission ticket included

Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will discover the golden heart of St. Mark’s Basilica. You will marvel at the magnificent golden mosaics that decorate the interior and have the exclusive opportunity to admire the Pala d’Oro, a world-renowned Byzantine masterpiece adorned with thousands of gems and precious stones (included for those selecting the dedicated option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr Museum

End point

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr Museum

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay +an access fee.
Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica and €24.00 for the Basilica plus Pala d’Oro (Golden Altarpiece).

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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