St. Mark Basilica Escorted Ticket & VR History Intro
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets.
- Discover details with audioguide in the Basilica
- Priority entry + on-site assistance
- Witness 43,000 square feet of mosaics.
- VR Intro: history and evolution of St. Mark’s Square
Full description
Download your audio guide to your mobile device and head to St. Mark’s Basilica to begin your tour. Breeze past the long lines and put in your headphones. Explore the five-domes and an array of artworks. Hear legends and stories surrounding this church which has stood for almost a 1.000 years.
Witness the dazzling effect of the 43,000 square feet of mosaics in the church. Take in the stunning marble inlay work on the floors. Soak up the atmosphere in the building that dominates St. Mark’s Square. Stunning Intro VR: discover the history and evolution of St. Mark’s Square through the centuries.
Included / Excluded
- • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
- • Audio guide (downloadable app)
- • Escorted St. Mark's Basilica visit
- • Virtual reality journey of St. Mark's Square
- Earphones
- live commentary
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 St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard), €24.00 per person 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.
- You will need to download an application on your smartphone in order to access the audio guide
- For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
Know before you go
- • The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard), €24.00 per person 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.
- • The escorted visit (if option is selected) is in English, for the other languages it will be provided an audioguide
- • If you don't arrive at the time slot selected, you will lose your ticket
- • For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
Cancellation policy
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
This was such a magical experience! getting to learn the history of the masks and all the work that goes into making them was so special. It was just my Husband and I in the class, so I felt like we really got a lot of personal touches and attention. The shop owner/artist let us try on any mask in his shop. We met his son, who also works there. The painting process was so fun and you can choose from a variety of masks and colors. We absolutely loved it.
We had a wonderful experience visiting Murano and Burano. Both islands are absolutely beautiful and offer a unique glimpse into the culture, history, and traditions of the Venetian Lagoon. The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly our guide, Luigi. He was exceptionally courteous, friendly, and professional throughout the entire excursion. His knowledge of the islands, Venetian history, and local traditions was impressive, and he shared it in a way that was both informative and entertaining. Luigi did an excellent job of keeping everyone engaged, mixing historical facts, interesting stories, and practical tips with a great sense of humor. He was always willing to answer questions and made sure every guest felt welcomed and well taken care of. Thanks to Luigi, this was much more than a sightseeing tour—it was an enjoyable and enriching experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice and wanting to discover Murano and Burano with an outstanding guide.
Ha sigo espectacular ! La guía fue genial , el grupo , la comida muy local y buenos tips También nos dijo cosas de la ciudad como un veneciano Me encantó !