GUIDED EXPERIENCE OF THE GOLDEN BASILICA
Why you should buy your ticket on Biglietti Parchi.
Highlights
A guided tour of one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world! On this tour, accompanied by a professional and passionate guide, you will enjoy a complete visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique in its kind in Italy, you will have the pleasure of enjoying splendid gold mosaics (the Basilica has 43,000 square feet of mosaic alone!) and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the biblical scenes represented, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
Also enjoy the view of the Treasury, a splendor of religious art collected over the centuries.
The Basilica is the perfect synthesis of Venetian art and a unique blend of Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic elements.
Discover the soul of Venice in this enchanting cathedral, where art, history and spirituality blend together in a timeless experience!
Continue your journey with a thrilling virtual reality experience at The Yard of Venice Gallery. Wearing a VR headset, time dissolves, revealing St. Mark's Square and its iconic monuments as they once were. Imagine the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!
What is included?
- 1-Hour Shared Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
- Skip the line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
- Access to the Museum and the terrace of San Marco
- Audio reception devices (for groups of more than 10 people)
- Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square Through the Centuries
- The Yard of Venice Gallery: a circuit dedicated to the history of Piazza San Marco
- Mobile app to discover the city (200 points of interest)
What is not included?
- Access to the Pala D'Oro
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and Drink
What is there to know?
Duration : 1 hour
The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
The price is per person.
This tour is not fully accessible to wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.
To visit the basilica, appropriate clothing is required for the place of worship (NO bare legs and shoulders)
For security reasons, bags, purses or backpacks are not allowed inside St. Mark's Basilica.
On some days of high attendance or for reasons of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St. Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, get in line and follow the instructions provided by the guide.
Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff)
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Meeting point
At the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign that says “PUNTO D'INCONTRO”, Calle Larga de l'Ascensione, Piazza San Marco, in front of the Post Office
Calle Larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venice, IT
Cancellation policies
Free cancellation within 72 hours before the tour.
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