Venice: St. Mark Basilica Ticket, Audioguide+History Gallery

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Venice: St. Mark Basilica Ticket, Audioguide+History Gallery
3.8608623 out of 5 stars
3.9
3.8608623 out of 5 stars
4801 reviews

Explore St. Mark's Basilica and its golden naves with priority access and an audio guide. Dive into centuries of history in the St. Mark's Area through a dedicated circuit and immersive VR journey.

About this ticket

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Valid 1 hour
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Audio guide included
German, French, Spanish, Italian, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Diana – Australia

I assumed an audio guide tour would be download and listen to something but this was much better. Book way ahead of time and get the St Mark & Doge together. 10/10

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Tatsiana – United States

It was amazing, we love our guide - she was fantastic. Also was easy to find location to get our tickets, then we followed our guide. No stress ❤️ thank you for that experience. My kiddo 9yo liked Basilica and remember a lot about it.

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Highlights

  • Marvel at stunning biblical depictions created from gold-ground mosaic pieces
  • Step back in time as you hear stories and legends about St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Find out facinating details about the artwork inside with your audio guide
  • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries
  • The Venice History Gallery: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit

Full description

Save time during your visit to Venice with a skip-the-line ticket to the popular St. Mark’s Basilica. Admire the hundreds of golden mosaics in the Basilica and learn details about the byzantine art inside with your audio guide.


Download your audio guide to your mobile device and head to St. Mark’s Basilica to begin your tour. Breeze past the long lines and put in your headphones. Explore the five-domes and an array of artworks. Hear legends and stories surrounding this church which has stood for almost a 1.000 years. 


Witness the dazzling effect of the 43,000 square feet of mosaics in the church. Take in the stunning marble inlay work on the floors. Soak up the atmosphere in the building that dominates St. Mark’s Square. 


Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience at the Venice History Gallery. With the VR headset on, time peels away, revealing Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!

Includes

  • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Audio guide (downloadable app)
  • Escorted St. Mark's Basilica visit (if option is selected)
  • Virtual reality journey of St. Mark's Square
  • The Yard of Venice Gallery (St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit)
  • St. Mark's Basilica guidebook (1 book per booking if option is selected)
  • Access to Pala d'Oro (€5 per person)
  • St. Mark's Museum & Terrace (€7 per person)
  • Earphones

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please collect the ticket, the code for the audio guide, and the guidebook from the Venice Tours office. With the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find the Olivetti Museum, turn right, and pass under the archways. Cross the little bridge and go straight to reach the office.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • You will need to download an application on your smartphone in order to access the audio guide
  • Your entry ticket gives you access to the ground floor of the Basilica. Entry tickets for the Pala D'Oro and St. Mark's Museum are not included
  • For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 4801 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    3.4/5

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Diana – AustraliaMay 24, 2025 – Verified booking
I assumed an audio guide tour would be download and listen to something but this was much better. Book way ahead of time and get the St Mark & Doge together. 10/10
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Tatsiana – United StatesMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
It was amazing, we love our guide - she was fantastic. Also was easy to find location to get our tickets, then we followed our guide. No stress ❤️ thank you for that experience. My kiddo 9yo liked Basilica and remember a lot about it.
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Jane – United KingdomMay 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent, informative tour. Andrea, our guide, was superb.

Product ID: 416160

Activity provider:CITY TOURS CO LTD

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