St. Mark's Basilica tickets with audio guide on your smartphone
Do this because
- Enter the Golden Basilica without queuing up with skip-the-line tickets
- Explore this masterpiece of Byzantine art with a mobile audio guide
- Discover the history and secrets of the biblical scenes painted inside
- Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries through a Virtual Reality journey
What to expect
Discover the magnificent Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice at your own pace with a detailed audio commentary on your smartphone. Avoid the long entrance line with your ticket and spend more time with the uncountable artworks that await you inside. The golden, shining, and noble views of the Basilica will leave you speechless!
Admire the incredible gold mosaics and marble inlays on the floors of this masterpiece of Byzantine art. The mosaics are composed of small golden tesserae covering an area of 43,000 square feet. These are not all the same size and have been intentionally arranged in irregular patterns in order to create a shiny vibrant effect.
Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience. With the VR headset on, time peels away, revealing Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!
Important to know
- Please note: the voucher you get after booking is NOT your entrance ticket. Please collect the valid tickets and the code for the audio guide at the meeting point
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally high tide or religious functions; in these cases, it will be postponed or refunded
- Unfortunately, this activity isn't fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
- For security reasons, bags, purses and backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica
- The ticket includes the access to the ground floor of the Basilica. While the access to the Pala D'Oro € 5 and St. Mark's Museum € 7 have to be paid on location
- Please note that on some days you could be required to pay a fee-per person to enter Venice city center. Visit the official communication channels of the Municipality of Venice to know the dates, the cost, and the possibility to benefit from exemptions and reductions
What’s included
St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line tickets
Audio guide on your smartphone
Digital map of the Basilica
Guidebook of the Basilica
What’s not included
Access to Pala d'Oro 5€
Access to St. Mark's Museum 7€
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Venice Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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