Highlights

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French. 

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

A fascinating private guided tour in the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica of Piazza San Marco, known as the Golden Basilica because of its hundreds of mosaics made by pure gold!

Description

A fascinating private guided tour in the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica of Piazza San Marco, known as the Golden Basilica because of its hundreds of mosaics made by pure gold!

Skip the long line and follow the expert guide that will explain meaning and history of the five-domes cathedral and its uncountable artworks. You will listen to the guide narrating legends and anecdotes behind the many biblical scenes painted inside!

The price includes
  • Private guided tour with specialized guide to St. Mark's Basilica
  • “Skip the Line ticket" for St. Mark's Basilica
The fee does not include
  • St. Mark's Basilica Terrace and Pala d'Oro
Things to know before leaving
  • Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
  • For the visit of the Basilica is required suitable clothing (no shorts).
  • During some days of high turnout or for reason of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St. Mark’s Basilica might be longer than expected: in this case, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.
Meeting Point
  • Meeting Point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time. 

HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT

  • The office is close to  San Marco Square.  Having the  Basilica of San Marco  behind you, stay on  the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square, San Marco 1093/B.

Cancellation policies
  • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9 am – 6 pm
  • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)