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Majestic St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour + History Gallery

45 minutes

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⛪✨ St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour + San Marco History Gallery Virtual Reality Experience ✨⛪

Embark on a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! With an expert and enthusiastic guide by your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes this masterpiece a one-of-a-kind experience in Italy.

🟢 Awe-Inspiring Art & Architecture
Marvel at the 43,000 square feet of gold mosaics that shimmer across the walls and ceilings of the Basilica, and admire the intricate marble inlays that decorate its floors — each detail a tribute to centuries of faith, power, and artistry.

🟠 History Comes Alive
Let your guide bring the stories of the Basilica to life — from biblical tales to political intrigue. With a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll bypass the queue and step directly into the heart of this architectural marvel.

🔵 Travel Back in Time with Virtual Reality
Continue your journey at the San Marco History Gallery, where a VR headset transports you to the Piazza as it once was. See the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, the Palace as a medieval fortress, and San Marco come alive in a breathtaking digital reconstruction.

Highlights:
✅ Explore one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals with a professional guide
✅ Admire thousands of square feet of glittering mosaics and precious marbles
✅ Skip the long lines and maximize your time
✅ Dive into Venice’s past with an exciting virtual reality experience
✅ Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and curious travelers

Book your tour today and experience the magic!

What's included?
    • 20-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
    • 30-minute shared gondola ride
    • Live guide explaining the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers before boarding the gondola in English, French, Spanish and Italian
    • Commentary via app on board the gondola in: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian.
    • Access to the mobile app with a QR Code to see Venice in the past.
    • Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
    • Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      Please note
        • The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
        • The price is per person.
        • The price per child under the age of 2 is FREE if the child does not occupy its own seat in the gondola
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or persons with reduced mobility
        • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
        • Live commentary is available in English, French, Spanish and Italian before boarding the gondola.
        • Gondola Ride Commentary  in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian will be provided by a mobile application to be downloaded on personal devices (smartphones, tablets)
        • A smartphone or tablet is required to use the commentary on the mobile app
        • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
        • Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)


        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded).
        • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
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