St. Mark's Basilica guided tour with History Gallery
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Discover the magnificent Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice accompanied by a knowledgeable and passionate guide, explore a masterpiece where art, history, and spirituality blend into a truly unique experience. Avoid the long entrance line with your ticket and spend more time with the uncountable artworks that await you inside. The golden, shining, and noble views of the Basilica will leave you speechless!Admire the incredible gold mosaics and marble inlays on the floors of this masterpiece of Byzantine art. The mosaics are composed of small golden tesserae covering an area of 43,000 square feet. These are not all the same size and have been intentionally arranged in irregular patterns in order to create a shiny, vibrant effect.Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience. With the VR headset on, time peels away, revealing Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!
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Facilities
mobile
30 minutes
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Important information
Important Information:
* Live commentary by a professional local guide in English and commentary by audio guide in French, Spanish, German and Italian
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for wheelchairs, and those with reduced mobility
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
* 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
* The ticket includes the access to the ground floor of the Basilica. While the access to the Pala D'Oro €5 and St. Mark's Museum €7 have to be paid on site
Not allowed:
* For security reasons, bags, purses, and backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica
Know in advance:
* The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally high tide or religious functions; in these cases, it will be postponed or refunded
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