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Skip-The-Line: Majestic St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour + San Marco History Gallery

45 minutes

Easy

Enjoy a guided tour of one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world! Together with an expert guide at your side, immerse yourself in the Byzantine art that makes this masterpiece a unique experience in Venice!

⛪✨ 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
  • 45-minute shared guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
  • San Marco History Gallery : Venice in the past, a 3D Journey across the Centuries
Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
  • Access to Pala D'Oro
  • Access to St. Mark's Museum & Terrace
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Please note
  • Dress code
  • The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
  • For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
  • On some high turnout days or for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high tide or security problems) the waiting time for access to St Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and respect the instructions provided by the guide
  • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff)


  • 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 exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
  • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.
What to bring

    Comfortable shoes