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Explore St Mark's Basilica from a unique perspective. Discover its history with a local guide and take in the golden mosaics and architecture of Venice’s most iconic church.

Highlights

• Learn the history and hidden meanings behind Venice’s most famous church.
• Admire the golden mosaics that decorate the basilica’s interior.
• Discover the resting place of St. Mark the Evangelist.

Description

See the highlights of St Mark's Basilica with a local guide. Learn about its history, admire its golden mosaics, and discover the treasures hidden inside one of Venice’s most important churches. Meet your guide near the famous Piazza San Marco and head straight to visit St Mark’s Basilica. As you enter the atrium, look up to admire the shimmering mosaics that introduce you to the rich symbolism of this sacred space. Inside, follow your guide through the main areas of the church and hear stories about its construction, purpose, and transformation over the centuries. Discover stunning details such as the golden domes, the iconostasis, the marble inlays, and the altar that houses the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist. This guided visit gives you a deeper understanding of the basilica’s art and architecture, as well as its role in the religious and political life of Venice.

Includes

Guided tour Access to St Mark’s Basilica main floor

Important Information

• No refund can be granted if you don’t show up at the time and the meeting point specified on the voucher.
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time. There a member of TURIVE staff will check your voucher and give you instructions.
• People with walking difficulties and wheelchair users may not be able to access the whole tour.
• Shorts, sleeveless dresses, low-cut clothes are not allowed.
• Suitcases, backpacks or bulky bags are not allowed for safety reasons.
• This is a shared tour. •The Procuratoria di San Marco reserves the right to deny access to the basilica at any time and without prior notice for force majeure reasons (e.g. high tide) and/or security reasons. Due to religious functions, exceptional high tides or special events and festivities, access to St Mark's Basilica will sometimes not be possible.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable