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St. Mark's Basilica Skip-The-Line Guided Tour & San Marco History Gallery

45 minutes

Easy

Enjoy a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! Together with an expert guide at your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes this masterpiece a unique experience in Venice!

Embark on a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! With an expert and enthusiastic guide by your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes this masterpiece a one-of-a-kind experience in Italy. Delight in the breathtaking gold mosaics that cover a staggering 43,000 square feet of the Basilica, as well as the intricate marble inlays of the floors.

Follow our guide's expert narration as they reveal the biblical scenes, historical significance, and unique features of this ancient basilica. Thanks to the skip the line ticket, you'll be able to jump the queue and dive straight into the heart of this magnificent monument.

Join us on this unforgettable journey through one of the world's most iconic cathedral, and witness firsthand the awe-inspiring beauty of its mosaics, marble, and history. 

Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience at the San Marco 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!

Book your tour today and experience the magic!

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • 45-minute shared guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
  • San Marco History Gallery : Venice in the past, a 3D Journey across the Centuries
Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
  • Access to Pala D'Oro
  • Access to St. Mark's Museum & Terrace
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Please note
  • Dress code
  • 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)
  • 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 5 minutes before the departure time.
What to bring

    Comfortable shoes