Venice · ST MARK'S BASILICA TOURS
The gold mosaics are free to look up at and murder to queue for. These 15 tours cover the choices that matter: skip-the-line entry, the Pala d’Oro and the loggia, the terrace over the square, and which pair St Mark’s with the Doge’s Palace next door. Prices, timings and what each actually includes.
Priority into Doge’s Palace plus St Mark’s Basilica terrace views. See Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons with a local guide in 3 hours.
“Our family loved the tour and our guide. She was full of enthusiasm and interesting stories of the sites. She was also very considerate of my aging parent’s abilities throughout the tour. Highly recommended!”
Skip the line to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and see mosaics, prisons, and the terrace.
“We enjoyed the guided tour very much and our guide was very experience and gave good insight throughout the tour.”
Skip the lines for Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, tour the prison and Bridge of Sighs, and soak up golden mosaics in about 3 hours.
“Excellent tour that's really well paced and detailed. Our tour guide took special care to make sure we saw everything of significance from the right points of view, despite it being very crowded. Had a wonderful time. St. Mark's is so beautiful.”
3-hour Venice tour with skip-the-line tickets for St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, plus museum access with pre-reserved entry.
“Tour guide was brilliant. Knowledgable and approachable. Would definitely recommend”
Skip the line for St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, add VR history, and (optionally) climb the bell tower in 2 to 4 hours.
“Lucy was very informative and very helpful. we learnt alot from her. she kept the group together and made the tour smooth. the tour itself was very good. skipping the line was excellent ! thank you”
Skip-the-line Basilica and Doge’s Palace, shared gondola with mobile commentary, and a VR Venice history gallery in 3.5 hours.
“Tour is quite lengthybwith a lot of standing around. Struggled to hear at times due to earpieces not workingnfully.”
Skip the long St. Mark’s Basilica queues with a guided tour, mosaics walkthrough, and optional terrace, museum, and Pala d’Oro.
“Our Guide Dominicia was very knowledgeable and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour”
Skip the line into St. Mark’s Basilica with a smartphone audioguide, plus optional terrace, museum, and Pala d’Oro access.
“Perfect Trip. Despite the group it was like interacting with the guide on one to one”
Skip-the-line guided tour pairing Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, with audio headsets and time-saving entry in Venice.
“On the visit to the church we spent less than 20 minutes inside and never were given an opportunity to see the altar. The guide spent more time talking about the different granite as opposed to the significant of the church to the community. In the Doge too much time being told about stuff that did not pertain to the background”
Skip ticket lines for Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, with audioguide or licensed tour, plus terrace or Campanile upgrades.
“It was amazing. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of the questions we had about this history of Venice. The pace was perfect and it was such a beautiful tour.”
Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with a phone audio guide, timed access, and easy pickup at the blue Clock Tower.
“Great, as everyone else waited in line to get into St Marks Basilica, we picked up our tickets exactly at the meeting point from a lovely young lady, then proceeded past all the people in line, to the 2nd door entrance, was scanned for metals by a guard, and was able to enter the Church within minutes. Well worth the small entrance fee we paid.”
After-hours St Mark’s Basilica with a small-group guide, plus optional late access to Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and Torre d’Orologio.
“The experience was truly special, Romy our guide a local venetian, made the tour a wonderful exchange of history & culture. the evening tour of st marks was something we will remember and recommend highly for all.”
Guided St Mark’s Basilica tour in Venice with golden mosaics and St Mark’s tomb, plus optional Pala d’Oro for Gothic goldwork.
“As I had pre booked the tour, it was a bit confusing at first that we were turned away from the entrance to the Basilica and sent across St Marks square to the Post Office where we met our guide Elisabeta. She was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history of St Marks Square and Basilica to life as we marvelled at the beautiful exterior and interior of St Marks. We loved the terrace and the amazing views. So glad that we did a guided tour rather than just walk around on our own”
Skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica with a guided tour. Add the terrace for views, St. Mark’s Treasury, and optional VR history.
“This was well worth it. Our guide was knowledgeable, passionate and fun. We learned so much.”
Guided 3-hour Venice tour with pre-reserved tickets to St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Correr Museum, small group up to 16.
“Great tour - both beautiful and must see spots. Carolina was very knowledgeable and thorough. Doge palace segment a bit long at 2 hrs- recommend cutting down by 45 mins and provide more time at Basilica.”
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