Venice St. Mark's Basilica - The Legacy of the Roman Empire™

Duration1h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Skip the long line and enter in the breathtaking Golden Basilica, so called because of hundreds of mosaics made by pure gold!

The high detailed audio commentary will explain the history of the five-domes cathedral and its uncountable artworks on your mobile phone. Find out secrets and mysteries behind the many biblical scenes painted inside.

Admire the golden masterpiece of byzantine art. This view will leave you speechless!

Step into the heart of Venice with an immersive virtual reality experience inside a dedicated gallery. With your VR headset, journey through centuries of Venetian history as the city’s rich heritage unfolds around you. Watch Piazza San Marco evolve through time and glide along the Grand Canal, where tradition and innovation converge in a vivid encounter with the past. Enjoy this captivating perspective on Venice’s past—blending emotion, innovation, and storytelling in an unforgettable setting.

Options

Basilica Exterior Guided Tour

Basilica Ticket NOT included

EN- Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Duration: 45 minutes
English Shared Guided Tour: Choose this option to visit the main halls of St. Mark's Basilica (the terrace is not included).

Basilica Express Guided Tour

FR -Basilica Fully Guided Tour

What's included

Live Guided visit to the St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
Venice Gallery : St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit (if the option is selected)
Priority Entrance Tickets to St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
Ticket to St. Maria Assunta in Torcello Island (included with Basilica Ticket)
Ticket to St. Maria della Salute Basilica Sacresty (included with Basilica Ticket))
Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries (if the option is selected)
Mobile audio guide (to download on your own mobile)

Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Earphones
Live guide (depends on the selected option)

What to expect

Basilica di San Marco
Admission ticket included

Discover the Golden Basilica with its byzantine masterpieces through the high detailed audio commentary on your mobile phone!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni. Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; To check in, please enter the office.

End point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni. Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; To check in, please enter the office.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with Terrace access or with Pala d'Oro access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
If you don't arrive at the timeslot selected, you loose the ticket.
For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
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 contact us
THIS VOUCHER IS NOT THE TICKET ENTRY
St. Mark’s Basilica: Exterior Guided Tour (Entry Ticket Not Included) - This option includes a guided tour of the Basilica's exterior only. If you wish to visit the interior on your own, you may purchase an entry ticket for €10.00 per person by scanning the QR code located outside the entrance.
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.
If you choose the Basilica Express Guided Tour option, the hosted visit to St. Mark's Basilica is provided in English. An audio guide is available in French, Spanish, Italian, and German.

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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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