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Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

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Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
4.5544553 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5544553 out of 5 stars
202 reviews

Look out across the beautiful Saint Mark's Square from the Saint Mark's Basilica terrace on a guided tour in Venice. Skip the long lines to the iconic basilica and see the golden mosaics inside.

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Duration 1 hour
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
French, English, Spanish, German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kevin – Canada

Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable. Pleasant

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Noelle – United States

We enjoy a guided tour instead of wandering around trying to figure things out by ourselves. The guide also took us up to the balcony/rooftop that overlooked Saint Mark’s Square.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point

  • Piazza San Marco

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Saint Mark's Basilica

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Piazzetta dei Leoncini

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.
  • Admire the golden mosaics and marble inlay flooring in the basilica
  • Learn about the history of Venice from an expert guide

Full description

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, 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.

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.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Tour of Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Skip-the-line entrance fee
  • Live tour commentary
  • Headset to hear the guide
  • Visit to the St Mark's Basilica's first floor (museum and terrace)
  • Pala d'oro
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. https://maps.app.goo.gl/iu3tveLzsqpRwyXd7

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the starting time. If you arrive late for the departure you will miss the tour
  • This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Basilica
  • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • The tour operates rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 202 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Kevin – CanadaMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable. Pleasant
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Noelle – United StatesMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
We enjoy a guided tour instead of wandering around trying to figure things out by ourselves. The guide also took us up to the balcony/rooftop that overlooked Saint Mark’s Square.
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Bas – NetherlandsApril 24, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and sharing information that mattered to the group. Group size of around 15 people was pleasant.

Product ID: 75722

Activity provider:Venice Events srl

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