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Explore St Mark's Basilica, also known as the "Golden Basilica," on a guided tour in Venice. Enjoy a visual feast with floors, walls, and ceilings that are richly adorned with intricate patterns.

Highlights

• Feast your eyes on intricate mosaics, marble floors, and lavish interior decor
• Visit St. Mark's Basilica, the center of the public and religious life of Venice
• Use your skip-the-line entry ticket to enter the Basilica and avoid long lines
• Learn about mosaics depicting events from the New Testament from your guide
• Witness Byzantine-style wooden screen featuring intricate paintings of saints

Description

Join a local guide on a tour of Saint Mark's Basilica, considered one of the most important buildings in Venice. Explore a real masterpiece of Byzantine art, which was once the private chapel of the Doge. Starting from the exterior, listen to the stories of the New and Old Testament represented on the mosaics of the facade and get introduced to the church's architectural elements. Admire a stunning blend of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, a reflection of Venice's cultural heritage as a center of trade and commerce. Using the skip the line ticket, step inside the Basilica without wasting time in long lines and be amazed by the view of the 8000 square meters of golden mosaics on the ceiling.

Includes

Skip-the-line ticket to St Mark's Basilica Guided tour (if option selected) Audio receivers and headphones

Important Information

• to enter it will be necessary to wear clothing appropriate for a sacred place; short skirts, shorts above the knee and sleeveless shirts are not permitted. shoulders and knees must be covered; big backpacks are not allowed in the Basilica. Access to the Basilica includes a non-refundable and non-transferable ticket issued in your name; depending on the service booked, this may correspond to a value of €12 for entry to the Basilica, €24 if the Museum or the Pala d'Oro is included, or €36 for full access inside. The rest of the price covers operational supervision, mandatory audio systems or audioguides, and the presence of a certified guide or an escort who will make your experience unforgettable. IMPORTANT: All participants must enter accompanied by the guide or escort, according to the rules in force from July 1, 2025. Maximum punctuality is recommended, delays will not be tolerated.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund