Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica Venice Private Guided Tour
Overview
Discover the history, architecture and art of the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica with an Expert Guide ans Skip-the-Line Tickets. Optional: see the Basilica's hidden treasures - Pala d'Oro, Museum and the Loggia of the Horses.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town & St. Mark's Basilica
Admire St.Mark's Basilica inside and out with skip-the-line tickets and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square, such as Campanile and Doge's Palace.
4-hour: Old Town, St. Mark's Basilica & Museums
Discover the treasures of St.Mark's Basilica, Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses with skip-the-line tickets and see other highlights of St. Mark's Square.
The Basilica of S. Marco is the former political and religious center of the Venetian Republic. On this private tour we will unravel its rich history and heritage like never before, introducing you to fascinating lores and legends.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (4-hour option only)
- Great knowledge and personalized tips on the best things to see and do in Venice
- Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of St. Mark (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Admission to St. Mark’s Campanile
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Location
Riva degli Schiavoni
30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hotel Savoia & Jolanda
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Mark's Basilica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
St. Mark's Square
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Pala D'oro
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
St. Mark's Basilica
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. You will not visit Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses on a 2-hour tour.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a pre-booked time slot to enter so you can skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance, where there may be a line for security checks.
- Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, so parts of the church may be closed to the public.
- For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can enjoy the guide’s attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
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Activity code: C-332537P556
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
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- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (4-hour option only).
- Great knowledge and personalized tips on the best things to see and do in Venice.
- Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses -.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of St. Mark (all options).
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking.
- Admission to St. Mark’s Campanile.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (in 2-hour option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica Venice Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica Venice Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (4-hour option only)
- Great knowledge and personalized tips on the best things to see and do in Venice
- Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of St. Mark (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Admission to St. Mark’s Campanile
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses (in 2-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. You will not visit Pala d'Oro, the Museum and the Loggia of the Horses on a 2-hour tour.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a pre-booked time slot to enter so you can skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance, where there may be a line for security checks.
- Admission to St. Mark’s Basilica during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, so parts of the church may be closed to the public.
- For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can enjoy the guide’s attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
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