St. Mark's Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour Of Cathedral

Take a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world

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Duration50 min

LocationVenice

Languages2 tour languages

The experience

Take a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world

Embark on a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! With an expert and enthusiastic guide by your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes St. Mark's Basilica a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in Italy. Delight in the breathtaking gold mosaics that cover a staggering 43,000 square feet of the Basilica, as well as the intricate marble inlays of the floors.

Follow your guide's expert narration as they reveal the biblical scenes, historical significance, and unique features of this ancient basilica. Thanks to the skip-the-line ticket, you'll be able to jump the queue and dive straight into the heart of this magnificent monument.

Join this unforgettable journey through one of the world's most iconic cathedrals, and witness firsthand the awe-inspiring beauty of its mosaics, marble, and history. Book your tour today and experience the magic for yourself!

What’s included

Skip-the-line entry
Access to the ground floor
Access to the Basilica della Salute and Basilica Santa Maria Assunta
Guided tour
Headset to hear the guide
Venice in the past VR experience (after or before the guided tour, at your choice)

Not included

Terrace access
Pala D’oro
Terrace
St. Mark’s Museum

Where to go

St. Mark's Basilica

Calle de le Rasse 4536

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

For the basilica visit, suitable clothing is required (no shorts)

This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities

Before purchase

St. Mark's Basilica ticket: €12

Good to know

With the St.Mark's Basilica ticket, you can visit Basilica della Salute (in Venice) and Basilica Santa Maria Assunta (in Torcello) until the 6th month after the purchase. No timeslot is required. You can visit them at your own pace

How to use

Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

Show your voucher at [Calle de la Rasse 4536](https://www.google.it/maps/place/Venice+Tours/@45.4341277,12.341591,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x477eb1edae9185ab:0x873f06b216559377!8m2!3d45.4345832!4d12.3417788!16s/g/11x2f08tr9?hl=it&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYyMy4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw==) (Venice Tours Office). Look for the entrance sign

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance

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