St. Mark's Basilica + Pala D’Oro Guided Tour
Description
At the time indicated, we'll meet at Campo San Zaccaria and start one of the must-do tours in Venice. St. Mark's Basilica and its impressive Pala D’Oro await!
Once everyone has arrived, we'll head to St. Mark's Basilica. Firstly, we'll admire its impressive facade and learn a bit about the history of this iconic monument: the most important temple in Venice.
Originally built as an extension of the Ducal Palace, the basilica was constructed to house the remains of St. Mark the Apostle, brought from Alexandria. We'll marvel at the Byzantine-style design!
Then, it's time to head inside. Here, we can see magnificent mosaics in the Ascension dome and the Atrium, where different scenes from the Old and New Testament are depicted.
Plus, we'll also head to the Pala D'Oro, one of the great masterpieces of the Byzantine goldsmiths housed in the basilica. We'll contemplate the details of the altarpiece of the main altar of St. Mark's, made of gold, silver, enamel and precious stones. You'll be left speechless!
Finally, after an hour exploring St. Mark's Basilica, we'll say our goodbyes and end this tour.
Tour + Doge's Palace
If you want even more, you can book the option that includes a full guided tour of Doge's Palace.
In this case, we'll first visit Doge's Palace with a guide who will tell us all the secrets of one of the biggest icons in Venice. During the Venice, we'll explore all of its rooms and bedrooms, discovering what was the residence of the Doge of the republic and political HQ in the Italian town.
More Information
Duration
1 hour.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Skip–the–line admission to St. Mark's Basilica
Admission to Pala D'Oro
Admission to Doge's Palace (depending on selection)
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Park Viaggi S.r.l.
Corporate name: PARK VIAGGI SRL
Pets
Not permitted.
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Q - How to book?
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Free cancellation
Campo San Zaccaria
