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St. Mark's Basilica: Guided Tour of Cathedral

Explore the beautiful ground floor of St. Mark's Basilica on a guided tour

★ 3.2 · 28 ratings45 min
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Facade of St. Mark's Basilica
Detail of the mosaic facade
Front facade (niche detail)
Detail of the side facade
Detail spires
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Duration45 min
LocationVenice

The experience

Explore the beautiful ground floor of St. Mark's Basilica on a guided tour

Prepare for a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica's cathedral and see its expansive golden mosaics covering over 8,000 square meters, depicting biblical scenes and Venice's history.

Follow the guide through the nave and side aisles, admiring the marble floors and intricately crafted columns that span centuries of history.

Learn about the basilica's role as a religious center and symbol of Venetian influence and the story of St. Mark's relics, housed here as a revered site for pilgrims and worshippers.

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

Not included

  • Museum and terrace
  • Golden Altar
  • Pickup/drop-off

Where to go

St. Mark's Basilica

4683g Campo San Zaccaria

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the basilica

Bare knees and shoulders are not allowed

From April 25, 2024, visitors to Venice may need to register and pay an access fee on specified dates. Details are available on the Municipality of Venice's official website

Before purchase

St. Mark's Basilica ticket: €12

Good to know

The venue is not completely accessible with a wheelchair

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

Meet at Campo San Zaccaria 4683/G, in front of the shop located opposite the Church

Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes earlier

Show your smartphone ticket to the staff at the meeting point

No refunds for absences or late arrivals

The tour takes place even in the rain but may be canceled and refunded in case of exceptionally high tide

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