St. Mark's Basilica After Hours: Exclusive Private Night Tour of Venice Church

Unlock Venice’s secrets with an exclusive night tour of St. Mark’s Basilica. Experience golden mosaics and hidden crypts in serene, crowd-free splendor.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - Experience the Exclusive Private Tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica After Hours, offering a unique opportunity to explore this renowned Church once it has closed to the public. Start by meeting the guide in Piazza San Marco, Venice’s most famous square. Discover its rich history and architecture while enjoying the tranquil ambiance…
What's Included
  • Exclusive After Hours access to Saint Mark’s Basilica
  • Get up close to the Pala d’Oro and descend into the crypt
  • Private Tour with a top-level professional expert guide
  • Only tour allowed in the Basilica after hours
  • See a magnificent light show on the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics
What's Not Included
  • gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

The Exclusive Private Tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica After Hours offers a truly unique experience of this iconic church once it has closed to the public. With the crowds gone, the custodians will reopen the doors just for the tour group. This special access tour allows participants to be the sole witnesses of the Golden Church of Venice under the…

Location
Piazza San Marco
The meeting point is In front of Museo Correr in Piazza San Marco, right across from the Basilica of San Marco. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kcr7186sw
Mar 31, 2026
Outstanding experience - Romy provided an extraordinary experience leading us on an after hours tour of the Basilica St. Marco. An art historian and native Venetian Romy graciously presented us with the political and religious history of the area and brought the basilica’s mosaics alive with her detailed explanations. All with charm. I was a bit skeptical that this tour would really be private, but my friend and I were But a handful of people in the Basilica and we were able to access areas normally closed during public hours. Although this is somewhat costly I don’t hesitate to recommend the experience with Romy as you guide. As my friend said to me…when will you ever have this opportunity again?
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Seppalt
Mar 20, 2026
Glassware extra - Well informed and good sightseeing tips from a Venice native.
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Lana_glazunova
Mar 16, 2026
Unforgettable - This was an absolutely incredible experience and one of the highlights of my trip to Venice. Visiting St. Mark’s Basilica in the evening, when it was completely empty, felt truly magical. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and clearly very experienced. She told the story of the basilica in such an engaging way that it was a real pleasure to listen to her. You could ask her absolutely any question and she always had a thoughtful and detailed answer. The group was small, which made the experience even better. We were able to explore every corner of the basilica and admire all the details without rushing. Instead of being surrounded by the usual daytime crowds, we had the rare opportunity to see and truly appreciate this incredible place in peace. I cannot recommend this tour enough. It is a truly unique experience that is impossible to compare with a regular visit. Even though the tour is not cheap, it was absolutely worth every penny.
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Samuraiscotsman
Jan 13, 2026
St. Mark After Dark - Our experience with Pamela was fantastic! There were only four of us on the tour and we had the entire Basilica to ourselves. She was very knowledgeable and able to point out lots of details that we would've missed on our own. To be there at night without the crowds and to be able to access areas that typically aren't available to the public was incredible. I highly recommend!
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Benjaminhy9976db
Sep 16, 2025
Perfect Saint Mark Experience - We absolutely loved the tour! This is the best way to see and experience the beauty of Saint Mark’s Basilica! The tour guide, Nico, was amazing and made the history and experience come alive! Would recommend it 100/10
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J5387qwjenniferw
Aug 2, 2025
St. Mark's after hours - Our tour with Ottavia was excellent! We learned so much about St Mark's that helped make our experience in Venice exceptional. Highly recommend!
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P2207hfannae
Aug 1, 2025
Private Access Tour to St. Marks Basilica - Marie-Therese was a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable! I highly recommend taking a private tour for a more personalized experience and special access to areas of the church!
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Melissawe604my
Jul 23, 2025
Excellent tour! - We had an excellent tour with Pamela. Her knowledge of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica was very impressive. Well worth the money to go on a private tour at night instead of during the day in the crowds.
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Samanthalc2014
Jul 20, 2025
A magical, educational experience. - We had a truly fantastic after hours tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica with Grace. It was utterly magical, informative, educational and full of personality! We could not have asked, or imagined more. Thank you for making our stay so special and memorable Grace!
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Ingridbh5796ac
Jul 18, 2025
- Nico was great! Very informative your. Answered all our questions. We saw a lot and Nico was very patient with all our picture taking and slower pace to take in all the wonders of the Basilica. It was like a pleasant visit with a good friend. Highly recommend your and Nico!!
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From $104
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).