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

2 hours and 50 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?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • 2 hours shared guided tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide
  • “Skip the line”: Doge’s Palace, The Basilica and Terrace shared guided tour
  • Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palaces in St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
  • Audio receiver devices in case of groups over 10 people
Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
Please note
  • Dress code
  • The official St. Mark’s Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
  • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
  • Unfortunately the tour is not totally accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
  • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
  • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE
  • For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
  • During some days of high turnout or for reason of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St. Mark’s Basilica might be longer than expected: in this case, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.
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