St. Mark’s Basilica skip-the-line tour
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St. Mark’s Basilica skip-the-line tour

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 136 reviews
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£33.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour
Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Group tour
Why you’ll love this…
  • Skip the line, no more time wasted waiting in line
  • Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica's interiors
  • Explore a living architectural gem
  • Visit the Museum and Terrace
What to expect

A tour to discover one of the symbols of Venice as well as one among the most beautiful and stunning cathedrals on Earth: St. Mark Basilica.

Let yourself marvel in front of its hidden treasures while learning more about Venice's history and his beloved patron St. Mark.

On this tour, escorted by a tour guide, you will be able to enjoy a full visit to St. Mark's Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine art.

You'll have the pleasure of discovering the history and the particularities of this ancient church, exploring the upper floor: the Terrace and the Museum.

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What's included
  • check Privileged entry to avoid the queues
  • check Entrance tickets to Museum and Terrace
  • check Tour guide
  • check Audio-receiver device
Where

Campo San Zaccaria, 4683g, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Meeting point:
Check-in at Campo San Zaccaria, in front of the shop opposite to the Church. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • For security reasons, backpacks are not allowed

Know in advance:

  • On some days, due to liturgical events or exceptionally high tides, access may not be possible. In this case, you will be contacted to arrange another visit on a different date, or you will be reimbursed
  • Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
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Provider
Gray Line Venice
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 136 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

3.8/5

Service

4.1/5

Safety

4.1/5

Staff

4.1/5

  • Anna

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Guide très agréable, qui connaissait parfaitement son sujet. En revanche elle était très pressée ou inquiète ce jour-là (car la basilique devait ferme ...

  • Lijn

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Audioapparatuur werkte niet naar behoren! Microfoontje gids viel elke keer uit waardoor je een hoop info miste en ze had het niet door/lette er niet o ...

  • Hazel

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The instructions on where to meet were a bit unclear and it appeared to be a bit disorganised when we did find the correct location. The guide was kno ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    La nostra guida e arrivata in ritardo, non si è nemmeno scusata, poi si è scapicollata per recuperare. Non aveva informazioni particolarmente interess ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Treffpunkt, wie auf dem Ticket angegeben, sofort gefunden. Wir haben eine sehr kompetente, enthusiastische Reiseführerin gehabt, die versuchte uns i ...

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