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Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

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Guided tour
Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
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4.6
175 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
English, French, Spanish, German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Amanda – United States

Easy to find the meet up spot. The tour was informative and interesting! It wasn’t too long either.

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Lucía – Netherlands

I don’t remember the name of the guide 🫠 she was blond, with the hair until de shoulders. She was really interactive, answering all the questions even if you ask the same thing 3 times. Greetings

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)

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Meeting point

Meet at Calle Larga de l’Ascension (behind the Correr museum, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk next to the wooden kiosk.

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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 175 reviews

Review summary

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

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Amanda – United StatesOctober 5, 2024 – Verified booking
Easy to find the meet up spot. The tour was informative and interesting! It wasn’t too long either.
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Lucía – NetherlandsFebruary 2, 2024 – Verified booking
I don’t remember the name of the guide 🫠 she was blond, with the hair until de shoulders. She was really interactive, answering all the questions even if you ask the same thing 3 times. Greetings
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Oliver – GermanyJanuary 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Really enjoyed this guided tour. The meeeting point was easy to find and the guide was amazing. She gave us a great tour of the Basilica and a lot of history about Venice. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Product ID: 75722

Activity provider:Venice Events srl

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