Saint Mark’s Basilica:"Guided Journey into Venice’s Golden Heart"

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50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Enjoy Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica with a professional guide. You’ll discover the art & architecture of the magnificent cathedral in Venice, which is full of gold and art masterpieces.

What's Included

Radio system to hear the guide
Official certified guide
Tickets to the Museum of St Mark's Bascilica
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Entrance tickets to the attractions not mentioned in inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in front of the wooden souvenir kiosk, just behind the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco, next to the entrance to the post office.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes (approximately)
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    Walk your way to the entrance of the Cathedral, and skip the line at the entrance to the cathedral. Inside this Golden Basilica, the guide with explain to you the famous facts about the incredible golden mosaics and the masterpieces of Byzantine art which you’ll be awed by! Byzantine art is a unique artwork in Italy and mosaics are found in the church’s atrium, you’ll have the pleasure of savoring beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide will show you the represented biblical scenes from the Old Testaments, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. This tour will end at the museum, it’ll be a hassle-free and not overwhelming tour. Our professional guides will guide you through, a perfect balance between art, architecture, and history. However, you are also welcome to stay back after the tour ends to visit the museum on yours.

    50 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. All customers must be able to autonomously walk, climb and get off the steps
  • Photography is not allowed only inside the Cathedral
  • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded)
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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