Enjoy the visit of the most famous masterpiece and symbol of Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica! Your expert guide will bring you to the heart of the most spectacular cathedral in the world, where you will enjoy a complete visit with priority access to the St. Mark’s Treasury.

The Basilica is known as the Golden Church, thanks to the pure gold mosaics on its inside. Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic elements make St. Mark’s is the perfect synthesis of Venetian art.

Why you’ll love this…

Visit Saint Mark's Treasury
Discover the Basilica with an expert guide
Skip all the long lines at the cathedral

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities

Know in advance:

Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups of over 10 people
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of special religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
During some days of high turnout or for reason 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
The tour is not considered private but it is shared with other guests not belonging to the same party
The guided tour of the basilica includes every day a visit to the Terrace (where there are also the famous Horses of Constantinople) and to the Museum of San Marco
On Sundays and holidays, due to the mass being held on the ground floor, the tour will start directly from the second floor, where there is the Terrace and the Museum of St. Mark. The famous mosaics will be visible only partially from the second floor
Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded. For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exclusions and for all information about it, please visit the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes suggested

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Shared guided tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide
St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line access
Audio receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people

What’s not included

Hotel pick-up

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1255, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Meeting point:

The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign: MEETING POINT, Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the Post Office. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.