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Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica Venice Private Guided Tour
- Duration2 hours – 4 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, Russian, English
About this activity
Discover the history, architecture and art of the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica with an Expert Guide ans Skip-the-Line Tickets. Optional: see the Basilica's hidden treasures - Pala d'Oro, Museum and the Loggia of the Horses.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town & St. Mark's Basilica Admire St.Mark's Basilica inside and out with skip-the-line tickets and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square, such as Campanile and Doge's Palace.
4-hour: Old Town, St. Mark's Basilica & Museums Discover the treasures of St.Mark's Basilica, Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses with skip-the-line tickets and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square.
The Basilica of S. Marco is the former political and religious center of the Venetian Republic. On this private tour we will unravel its rich history and heritage like never before, introducing you to fascinating lores and legends.
What to expect
Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.
Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice. With a history that stretches way back to the 9th century A.D., this church is a treasure trove of Venice's heritage. You will find out how the Church of the Holy Apostle in Constantinople inspired the basilica's architecture and how its design and purpose has changed over the centuries. With timed tickets, you will enter the cathedral at your reserved time slot and enjoy a private tour of its nave, high altar, chancel, chapels, baptistry, and more.
Together with your Private Guide you will discover St. Mark's Square and its most important monuments, such as the Doge's Palace and the Campanile. From the outside, the basilica adjacent to the palace impresses with its ornate elements of Gothic, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Renaissance architecture. The guide will show you all its interesting features such as the soaring domes and luminous mosaics that depict Biblical figures and events.
With additional tickets to the Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses. This is your chance to discover the basilica’s best kept secrets, such as the hidden Pala d’Oro, which is the world's only surviving example of Gothic goldsmithing of significant size.
St. Mark's Basilica
P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia Ve, Italy, Venice, 30124, Italy
Inside the basilica’s museum you will see sumptuous Flemish and Medicean tapestries, altar frontals, Persian rugs, and the original four Horses of St. Mark.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).
End / drop-off
Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).
Redemption
Customer Info on the voucher: 1. Please check your email the day before your tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator. 2. Present this voucher to your guide or driver upon arrival. Please note that this voucher is not an entrance ticket.
What's included
Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (4-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses -
- Great knowledge and personalized tips on the best things to see and do in Venice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of St. Mark (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Not included
- Admission to St. Mark’s Campanile
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (in 2-hour option)
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (0–99)
Additional information
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details.
- Note: The number of attractions depends on the selected option. Book a longer 4-hour tour to visit Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses.
- All options include tickets to St Mark's Basilica. Individual ticket costs 10 euro.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Basilica.
- You will have a reserved time slot to enter, skipping the line at the ticket office. There may be a queue for security checks at the entrance.
- Guided tours inside the church during daily masses, funerals and other special events are restricted.
- For the best experience, we provide 1 licensed guide for a group of 1-25 guests. We'll provide headsets for groups of 11+ and additional guides for 25+.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
Languages
- Guide
- German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0+ days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 10 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Product code
- 332537P556
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
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