Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica with Priority Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Explore the Pala d'Oro altarpiece
- Admire the basilica's Byzantine mosaics
- Learn about the basilica's rich history
- Visit the Treasury with its priceless artifacts
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority access to St. Mark's Basilica
- Expert guided tour of the basilica's history and art
- Visit to the Pala d'Oro and the Treasury
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Your adventure begins as you meet your knowledgeable guide near the famed Piazza San Marco, often called the "drawing room of Europe," which is the principal public square of Venice and a masterpiece of urban design.
Prepare to be dazzled as you step inside and behold a shimmering expanse of golden mosaics that decorate the ceilings and walls, each telling a story of the church's rich heritage.
From this vantage point, you'll marvel at the panoramic views of Venice, with its labyrinthine canals and iconic landmarks stretching out before you. Gaze upon the bustling Piazza San Marco below, where centuries of stories unfold against the backdrop of majestic facades. As you explore the terrace, our knowledgeable guide will illuminate the significance of each architectural detail, from the intricate mosaics adorning the basilica's facade to the towering campanile that stands as a symbol of Venetian pride.
Meeting point
Start Location
Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; check availability for other languages.
- Children under 6 years old can join for free; a valid ID is required.
- The tour may be conducted in a group; private tours are available upon request.
Know before you go
- Dress modestly; shoulders and knees should be covered to enter the basilica.
- Photography is allowed, but without flash.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Crown Tours: go your way
This company is dishonest. We paid 130 € for the visit to 2 of St. Mark's Basilica with the option Pala d'Oro... The day before we receive an email to tell us that finally with our tickets we can not access the Pala d'Oro (probably we did not pay enough!) but that we will be refunded the difference. On the day of the visit we are given 2 tickets for 24 € for the visit (without the Pala d'Oro therefore). I just received a refund of the difference from Crown Tours: 40 € !!! If at least one customer can avoid being scammed in the future following this warning, I will be satisfied. Run away from this company.
Stay awaybl from Crown Tours. They ruined our visit!
Terrible service by Crown Tours. We booked via one of the 3rd party platform they affiliate with. The platform did not charge one of our children correctly and they did not even try to find a solution. They only came to us to tell us that the child cannot go in. They didn't even wait for us to resolve our problem with their 3rd party supplier. They have been rude from the begining of their interaction. The guides clearly hate their jobs, they are stiff and totally anti-touristic. Terrible service. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. There are way more professional companies than these people.
Crown Tour is a scam
I do not understand the positive comments This is a scam! And it is not a wire cutter at all. We had an appointment at 9:45 with crown. At 10:00, the purple shirt finally arrives. We waited 50 minutes under the sun, nothing was happening. Our guide was waiting (but what we don't know...) We decided, like other members of the group, to go back into the church by ourselves and repay. We signed the scam to get your guide.
Terrible shameful
Terrible experience. Unprepared guides do not even know the language at the entrance provide us with the wrong ticket and despite having paid HANDSOME R WELL IN ADVANCE do not allow us to visit the terrace a real shame unable
Excellent experience
Excellent experience! Great communication. Fantastic tour guide. Lasted about 1.5 hours. English available. Would highly recommend.