Duration

1 hour

Languages

English, Spanish, French, German

Entry

Skip-the-line access

Bonds

Digital voucher

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible

Visit one of the most impressive monuments in Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica. Built in the 9th century to house the body of St. Mark, after a fire it had to be rebuilt in Byzantine style a century later.

On this tour you will have skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, where an expert guide will show you every corner. Inside, thanks to the guide, you can discover the history of the monument and understand why Byzantine art is intertwined with Romanesque art. Its majestic gold mosaics and the Pala d’Oro, its main altarpiece decorated with precious stones, show the clear influence of the Byzantine style in this building. In addition, you can visit the Treasure, a collection of religious art and liturgical objects from the time of the Republic of Venice.

Walk through the interior of St. Mark’s Basilica with an expert guide.
A unique exhibition of Byzantine art in Italy.
A perfect tour for history and art lovers.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes.
Valid passport or ID card.

Meeting point

Calle larga de l’Ascension, 1255, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy. In front of the post office, near the Correr Museum and St. Mark’s Square. You will see the meeting point sign on the wooden kiosk.

Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
Expert guide

Nothing not specified in the “What Includes” section.

Be at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance. Late arrival does not guarantee that you will be able to join the tour.
Remember that St. Mark’s Basilica is a sacred place, therefore, you should dress appropriately. You should cover your shoulders and knees.
You must carry a valid ID to enter the monument.
On certain dates, due to the high demand for this visit and in order not to create overbookings, you are making a request for availability. It is indicated during the payment process. Within a period of less than 72 hours, you will be answered informing you if there are places available or not. If the reservation is made in less than 72 hours from the start of the activity, you will be answered urgently. The amount will be blocked in the reservation request to guarantee that in case of availability there are funds to charge the reservation.

Once the reservation request has been made, no changes or cancellations are allowed.