Experience the grandeur of St. Mark’s Cathedral on a guided tour. Explore the Golden Basilica’s rich history and captivating legends with an expert guide. Choose the private option for a personalized experience.
- Basilica di San Marco - Embark on an extraordinary guided exploration of the magnificent St. Mark’s Cathedral, often referred to as the Golden Basilica for its extensive use of pure gold mosaics!
An experienced guide will lead you past the queues and into the heart of the cathedral, providing insightful commentary on the history, intriguing facts, and myths surrounding the unparalleled artworks within. Prepare to be awestruck by the quintet of domes, each lavishly adorned with gold and crafted by the most renowned artists of their era.
Relish a portion of the narrative while comfortably seated within the grandeur of the cathedral. This exceptional journey unveils the central symbol of Venice’s storied past.
- Piazza San Marco - Traverse the grandiose St. Mark’s Square and behold what is often celebrated as the most exquisite locale on the globe.
- Shared guided tour to the St. Mark Basilica
- St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace (if Legendary Tour Option is selected)
- Virtual Reality Journey - Explore St. Mark’s Square over the centuries
- Audio-receiver devices for groups over 10 people
- Skip the Line Ticket to St. Mark’s Cathedral
- The Yard of Venice: St. Mark’s Square history dedicated circuit visit
- Private Tour Option (if selected)
- Hotel pickup & DropOff
- Pala D’Oro Visit
- Food & Drinks
This guided tour will lead you to the most iconic sight in Venice: discover the superb Saint Mark’s Basilica overlooking Saint Mark’s Square together with an expert and qualified guide.
The guide will take you on a journey back to the history of this magnificent place and will tell you exciting stories and fascinating legends behind it. From the pure gold mosaics, the Cathedral is also known as the Golden Basilica.
Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience. 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!
For an exclusive tour, choose the private option: enjoy a personal guide.
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- During some days of high turnout or reasons 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
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts).
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
