Majestic St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour + History Gallery
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 experience in Venice! test
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.
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
- Entry Or Admission Fee
- 45-minute shared guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
- San Marco History Gallery : Venice in the past, a 3D Journey across the Centuries
- Food And Drinks
- Access to Pala D'Oro
- Access to St. Mark's Museum & Terrace
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Venice Tours, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
Know before you go
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside St. Mark’s Basilica
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
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20264.0
Really.enjoyed the visit to both islands. Felt the timing was good. The glass blowing demo was very interesting. The lace demo was only 5 minutes and not very informative. However, Burano was so colorful and fun. Had a great lunch on a terrace - very relaxing.
Jessie
Jun 20264.0
Bien. Recomendable.
Georges
Jun 20265.0
The best!
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