Majestic St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour + Gallery x GYG
1 hour
Commentary: Guide · en, fr, es
City of Venice, Italy
About this activity
Enjoy a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! Together with an expert guide at your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes this masterpiece a unique
Highlights
- Explore St. Mark's Basilica with a professional guide
- Skip the long lines and maximize your time
- Dive into Venice’s past with an exciting VR experience
Full description
Join a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! With an expert and enthusiastic guide by your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes this masterpiece a one-of-a-kind experience in Italy. Marvel at the 43,000 square feet of gold mosaics that shimmer across the walls and ceilings of the Basilica, and admire the intricate marble inlays that decorate its floors — each detail a tribute to centuries of faith, power, and artistry. Let your guide bring the stories of the Basilica to life — from biblical tales to political intrigue. With a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll bypass the queue and step directly into the heart of this architectural marvel. Continue your journey at the San Marco History Gallery, where a VR headset transports you to the Piazza as it once was. See the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, the Palace as a medieval fortress, and San Marco come alive in a breathtaking digital reconstruction.
Included / Excluded
- • Guide
- • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
- • 45-60 minutes inside the Basilica (depending on options selected)
- • Basilica Terrace Entrance (if option is selected)
- • Private tour of Saint Mark's Basilica (if option selected)
- • Audio-receiver devices for groups of over 10 people
- • History Gallery - Vr Experience Venice in the past (depending on options selected)
- • Mobile app with commentary for a self-guided tour of the 5 districts of Venice
- • Pickup at your accommodation
Meeting point
Start Location
Venice Tours, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- • The official ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace 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.
- • Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
- • For the visit to the Basilica suitable clothing is required
- • Due to security reasons, it's not permitted to enter the Basilica with luggage or big bags
- • The visit is always monolingual
Know before you go
- • The official ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace 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.
- • For the visit to the Basilica, suitable clothing is required
- • Due to security reasons, it's not permitted to enter the Basilica with luggage or big bags
- • During some days of high turnout or for reasons of force majeure, 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
- • The visit is always monolingual
- • Get your Venice city audioguide from: https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_1_h_994/
- • Please contact the activity provider for assistance
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Richard
Oct 20265.0
Loved it, especially the arms area
Manfred
Oct 20263.0
Der Guide hatte eine eintönige, sonore Stimme, die schlecht zu verstehen war. Er hatte zwar ein großes Wissen über die Geschichte seiner Stadt, aber er konnte uns Zuhörer nicht mitnehmen und begeistern. Neben den Plätzen, an denen die Informationen gegeben wurden, gab es oftmals Baulärm und es war kaum Zeit, Fotos der Sehenswürdigkeiten zu machen. Die verwendeten Audiogeräte waren für kleine Ohren zu groß und zu schwer. So fielen sie immer wieder herunter. Diese Meinung hatten auch die anderen fünf Teilnehmer dieses Stadtspaziergangs.
Ynara
Oct 20265.0
10/10!!!!!
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