Guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica in French - Skip the line ticket - Optional terrace access

Guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica in French - Skip the line ticket - Optional terrace access

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Priority access to Saint Mark's Basilica
Discover the Basilica's artistic and historical treasures
Detailed explanations from your expert guide
Explore the fascinating history of Venice

Essential information *

Immediate confirmation

Duration
1 hour

Languages

German
French
English
Spanish

Starting time
10:45 AM , 1:45 PM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket!

You'll begin your experience by meeting your guide at the entrance to St. Mark's Basilica. Thanks to your guided tour ticket, you'll enter this masterpiece of Byzantine architecture directly.

Inside, your guide will reveal the basilica's secrets, explaining the history of its famous golden mosaics, impressive domes and artistic treasures. You'll also discover details about the building's construction and its importance in the history of Venice.

At an additional cost, you can also access the Basilica's terraces and enjoy panoramic views over the entire Piazza San Marco and the center of Venice (option bookable for stays from April 1, 2025).

This tour will offer you an in-depth understanding of one of Venice's most iconic monuments, while allowing you to appreciate its beauty without the usual crowds.

Departure place

Options

  • May 1 to 31: Available Saturdays and Sundays in French, English, Italian, Spanish and German
  • June 2 and 3: Available in Italian
  • June 1 to 30: Available Fridays in English and Spanish; Saturdays in Frenchçais, English, Italian and German; Sundays in Frenchçais, English, Italian, Spanish and German; Mondays in English and Italian
  • From July 1 to November 2 : Every day in French, English, Italian, Spanish and German.

Good to know

  • Availability: see calendar
  • Duration: approx. 45mn
  • Departure: Piazza San Marco (full information after booking, on your voucher)
     
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • For security reasons, It is not allowed to enter with backpacks inside St. Mark's Basilica
  • For the visit of the Basilica, please wear proper clothes (no flip-flops or bare tops)
  • The tour is always conducted in one language only and in small groups
  • This activity is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility
  • The tour will not be able to take place in case of exceptional high tide (Acqua alta) or in case of unscheduled religious services (in this case, it can be postponed to the following day, otherwise it will be refunded)
  • IMPORTANT: St. Mark's Basilica is currently undergoing renovation work, and some parts of the monument are not accessible

Price includes

  • 45-minute guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice
  • Admission to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Access to St. Mark's Terrace (depending on option selected)
  • Listening devices (for groups of 10 or more)
  • San Marco History Gallery: Venice in the past, a 3D journey through the centuries

Price doesn’t include

  • Access to the Pala D'Oro
  • Access to the museum
  • Access to St. Mark's Terrace (depending on option selected)
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

Reviews

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