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St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Eye-catching marbles and golden mosaics make St. Mark's Basilica one of the most impressive cathedrals in the world. On this tour, we'll pass through its interior with queue-free access, and with a guide to ensure we miss no detail. Tour Options....

  • 45 minutes - 1 hour
  • 8/10 | 1138 reviews

Eye-catching marbles and golden mosaics make St. Mark's Basilica one of the most impressive cathedrals in the world. On this tour, we'll pass through its interior with queue-free access, and with a guide to ensure we miss no detail.

Tour Options

When booking, you'll be able to choose between different tour options. Below, you can see the details of each tour.

St. Mark's Basilica, Terrace & Museum

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Campo San Zaccaria to kick off our guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. During the tour, we'll see the Ascension Dome mosaics and reveal the different scenes represented. We'll also have access to the basilica's terrace, offering views of the city, and its museum, where we can explore the basilica's history. After an hour of exploration, we'll conclude the tour.

Main Nave of the Basilica

If you choose this option, you'll have fast-track entry and enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica's ground floor. Entering through the grand portals, you'll see the golden mosaics covering over 8,000 square meters, depicting biblical scenes and stories from Venice's history. Our guide will highlight the intricate details of the marble floors and columns. This tour will finish between 45 minutes and 1 hour later.

Meeting Points

When making your booking, you'll be able to choose from the following 2 meeting points:

Basilica, Terrace & Museum Tour from Campo San ZaccariaMain Nave Tour from Calle Larga Ascensione. From this spot, the tour will last 1 hour.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Access to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Access to St. Mark Terrace and Museum (depending on selection)
  • Headphones

Not included

  • Entrance ticket to the Pala d'Oro

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes, most areas are accessible

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