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St. Mark's Cathedral: the Shining Golden Basilica - Guided Tour

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Venezia

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.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

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.

What's Included

Shared guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica.
Exclusive access to St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace with Legendary Tour.
Complimentary audio-receivers for groups larger than 10.
Skip-the-Line access to St. Mark’s Cathedral.
Private Tour available upon selection.

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup & DropOff
Pala D’Oro Visit
Food & Drinks

Additional Information

This instructed tour will take you to Venice’s most renowned landmark: explore the magnificent Saint Mark’s Cathedral, which graces Saint Mark’s Square, guided by an experienced and proficient tour guide.

Swirling you back into the history of this resplendent location, the guide will narrate thrilling tales and intriguing myths enmeshed with it. Known for its pure gold mosaics, the Cathedral is also revered as the Golden Basilica.

Opt for the private tour for an intimate experience with a dedicated tour 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

Location

Venice Tours

Calle San Gallo

Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Cruiser669964

Apr 8, 2024

Guided tour with Valentina - Lovely tour of the basilica. Very informative and interesting. Valentina was great. Learnt a lot about the history of the church and of Venice itself.