This tour introduces to the main religious monuments of Venice Italy that stay in Saint Mark's Square: St. Mark's Basilica. Tickets are included.

This is a tour with an official guide of Venice and also includes the right to skip the line.

Saint Mark's Basilica Tour's Price

Price per person: € 39.

Saint Mark's Basilica Tour

Built in the 8th century as a dogal chapel, the Basilica of San Marco represents today the proof of the great colonial expansion of Venice, as it is largely built with exhibition material, imported from the eastern colonies.
The relic of the Saint Mark arrives on January 31st 828, stolen by two legendary Venetian merchants and navigators: Rustico da Torcello and Buono da Malamocco. It is said that in order to steal the body of San Marco the two merchants hid it under a load of pork that was able to pass through the customs without inspection because of the well-known contempt of Muslims for this food.
Its architecture was inspired by Santa Sofia Cathedral of Instanbul. It hosts the Pala d'oro, an exquisite example of byzantine goldsmith art with thousands of gems and stones.

Duration of Saint Mark's Basilica Tour

– 60 minutes. It ends at 11.45 a.m.

Meeting point

Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post office just next to St. Mark's Square. Go to the wooden stand with the yellow sign "Meeting point". Please arrive 15 minutes before tour starting time.

Hours and days of the Saint Mark's Basilica Tour

– Every day at 10.45 a.m.
– Meeting time: 10.30 a.m.
– Starting time: 10.45 a.m.

Languages available for Saint Mark's Basilica Tour

– English, French, Spanish, German, Italian.

What includes Saint Mark's Basilica Tour

– This is a shared guided tour with a qualified and experienced guide.
– Tickets "Skip the line" for St Mark's Basilica and the Pala D'oro (1 hour inside the Basilica).
– Entrance tickets to Museum and Terrace of the Basilica.
– Audio-receiver device.
– Clients enjoy part of explaination comfortably seated in the middle of the cathedral.

Cancellation policy for Saint Mark's Basilica Tour

Reservations can be cancelled with no charge up to 24 hours before the tour. Tour doesn't operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).

Accessibility and useful information for Saint Mark's Basilica Tour

– This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
– The tour could be shared with guests not belonging to the same party.
– Sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica: prior to your visit you must deposit them at the Ateneo San Basso (St.Mark’s Square – Calle San Basso). The storage service is free of charge, but please allow sufficient time!
– To enter to the Basilica proper clothing are required.

Saint Mark's Basilica Tour in Venice Italy