Eye-catching marbles and golden mosaics make St. Mark's Basilica one of the most impressive cathedrals in the world. On this tour, we'll pass through its interior with queue-free access, and with a guide to ensure we miss no detail.
Tour Options
When booking, you'll be able to choose between different tour options. Below, you can see the details of each tour.
St. Mark's Basilica, Terrace & Museum
At the indicated time, we'll meet at Campo San Zaccaria, to kick off our guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Ready to learn about one of Venice' most famous temples?
During the tour, we'll see the Ascension Dome mosaics, and we'll reveal the different scenes represented. Without a doubt, these mosaics are the star of the show in the Basilica.
We'll also have access to the basilica's terrace, from which we'll have unbelievable views of the city, and its museum, where we can delve further into the basilica's history.
Then, after an hour of exploring the intricate details that make this structure unique, we'll conclude the tour. By the end, you'll be an expert in this masterpiece of Byzantine art!
Main Nave of the Basilica
If you choose this option, you'll have fast-track entry and enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica's ground floor. As you enter through the grand portals of this iconic cathedral, you'll be awestruck by the glittering golden mosaics spanning over 8,000 square meters (86,111 square feet), depicting biblical scenes and stories from Venice's storied past.
Our guide will lead us through the expansive nave and aisles, highlighting the intricate details of the marble floors and the expertly crafted columns, each holding centuries of history.
Then, after a total of 45 minutes, the tour will come to an end.
Meeting Points
When making your booking, you'll be able to choose from the following 2 meeting points:
- Basilica, Terrace & Museum Tour from Campo San Zaccaria
- Main Floor Tour from Campo San Zaccaria
- Basilica, Terrace & Museum Tour from Calle Larga Ascensione
Itinerary changes
Due to changes in operation, the skip-the-line service is temporarily suspended, and therefore all visitors will have to wait in line to enter the basilica.
From Monday to Saturday, the entrance will be on the ground floor of the basilica. Then, you'll go up to the upper floor to visit the museum, where you'll also be able to see the mosaics, after which you can go outside onto the terrace.
On Sundays and public holidays, visitors will enter directly from the upper floor to visit the museum and the outdoor terrace. The first floor will not be visited, as it is where mass takes place.
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