Venice Saint Mark's Basilica afternoon guided tour | 1 hour

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Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Live tour commentary in english, italian, german, french, spanish
  • Guided afternoon tour of the Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum
  • Skip the line entrance fee
  • Optional gratuities
  • Pala d'oro (€5,00)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Overview

Your guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica in the afternoon, from Saint Mark's square, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. The tour lasts one hour and concludes outside the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square.

Meeting points

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 in front of the wooden kiosk next to the post office San Marco (behind the Correr museum, opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" and the Turive assistant.

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Itinerary

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Meet the assistant, collect your headset and start the tour with your professional guide. Be sure to arrive at least 15 min before the departure time.

  • Piazza San Marco

    Starting in Saint Mark’s Square, our specialized guide will introduce you another side of Venice and its origins. Enjoy fantastic tales of tyranny and embrace the dynamic history of Venice, whilst discovering the history of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring building in Venice, Saint Mark’s Basilica.

    20 minutes

  • Basilica di San Marco

    During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace. The tour lasts one hour and concludes outside the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square.

    40 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered in the Basilica
  • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • The tour will take place rain or shine
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 36 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing

Published on Oct, 2024

Very informative. Saw items that I wasn’t expecting to see. Our tour guide was interesting to listen to, giving an abundant amount of information.

I love Venice!

Published on Sep, 2024

So informative from a local… our tour guide’s love of the city and culture of Venice was palpable… what a great tour!

Unique Experience

Published on Mar, 2020

This was our best tour ever. Having the opportunity to visit Saint Mark's church whitout crowds it's incredible. Unique experience, staff was really friendly and the guide was awesome. We recommend it to anyone who wants to experience something different.

San Marco Basilica at nite

Published on Dec, 2019

Seeing the Basilica at nite is special. The mosaics stand out even more in the night lighting. And having all the lights turned off for a bit and then turned on gradually is really amazing. Our guide, Iole was great. Very informative, friendly, fun.

small group tour with evening access to St Marks Basilica

Published on Dec, 2019

Fantastic experience! We were fortunate to have Iole as our guide. She was very knowledgeable and made all the history come alive - my kids who are not history buffs were enthralled (that says a lot) and she always made it a point to include them! Totally recommend! Best guide we encountered and the most interesting tour of our stay in Venice.

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