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GOLDEN BASILICA & MUSEUM LIVE GUIDED EXPERIENCE & SAN MARCO HISTORY GALLERY

1 hour

Easy

Skip the long line and visit the breathtaking Saint Mark's Basilica! An amazing guided tour in the greatest byzantine masterpieces. Admire the golden mosaics and the hundreds of fascinating artworks!

A guided tour in one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world! On this tour, escorted by a professional and passionate guide, you will enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics (the Basilica has 43,000 square feet of mosaic alone!) and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Visit the Terrace of the Basilica where you will find copies of the famous horses. From this spectacular location you can admire the most beautiful view of the heart of Venice: a breathtaking panorama of St Mark's Square.

Also discover St. Mark's Museum where you can admire objects of various kinds and origins belonging to the Basilica, including St Mark's quadriga: the famous horses, moved here from their original position on the terrace after the latest restoration.

Discover the soul of Venice in this enchanting cathedral, where art, history and spirituality come together in a timeless experience!

Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience at the Yard of Venice 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!

What's included?
    • 1-hour shared guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
    • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
    • Access to St. Mark's Museum & Terrace
    • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
    • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries
    • The Yard of Venice Gallery: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit
    • Mobile App to discover the city (200 points of interest)
    Exclusions
      • Access to Pala D'Oro
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      Please note
        • The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
        • For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
        • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside St. Mark’s Basilica
        • On some high turnout days or for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high tide or security problems) the waiting time for access to St Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and respect the instructions provided by the guide
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff)


        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
        • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time.
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes