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Duration
2 hours
Type
Group tour
Group size
Max 15
Languages
English
The St Mark's Basilica Tour is perfect if you want to see Venice's greatest church properly in a short time. Without a guide, the mosaics can be overwhelming. With one, every image tells a story.
Your tour begins in Piazza San Marco, Venice's most famous square. Your guide shares the history of the square and the landmarks around it, from the bell tower to the Doge's Palace.
Next you skip the long lines and enter St. Mark's Basilica, one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Admire the shining golden mosaics, the intricate marble floors and the grand architecture. Your guide explains the history, art and symbolism of the basilica's treasures. You also visit the Pala d'Oro, the jeweled golden altarpiece.
The tour includes the San Marco Museum and the terrace. Inside the museum you discover more of the basilica's treasures. Outside, the terrace offers one of the best views in Venice, looking down over the square.
Groups have up to 15 people. More than 1,300 travelers have rated this tour 4.9 stars.
The basilica holds more than 8,000 square meters of mosaics, telling stories from the Bible and Venetian history. Without context, it is hard to know where to look. Your guide points out the key scenes and explains how Venice built its golden church. For the Doge's Palace as well, see our Doge's Palace and Basilica Tour.
Additional Info
Meet your private guide at the meeting point in your confirmation email.
Skip the line and explore with your guide.
See the golden altarpiece.
Discover the basilica's treasures.
Enjoy the view over St. Mark's Square.
Skip-the-line entry, a guided tour of the square and the basilica, the Pala d'Oro, the museum and the terrace.
Yes, with a guided visit of the terrace and the museum.
Knees and shoulders must be covered.
Yes. St. Mark's is an active church, so services may change the schedule.
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