Venice- Saint Mark's Basilica Exclusive Night Tour
Overview
From the piazza we’ll head into a special entrance of the basilica accessible only to visitors joining a special night tour of St. Mark’s. It goes without saying that we won’t have to wait in line. As it is after hours, the church will be dark when we enter. But then as the lights are turned on one by one, the full majesty of St. Mark’s Basilica will be revealed in all its glory. The basilica’s glittering mosaics extend over more than 4,000 square metres, and this jaw-dropping expanse of gold has for good reason given St. Mark’s the nickname of the Church of Gold.
On our tour, your expert guide will teach you about the complicated iconography of these mosaics, how they were made and the enormous influence they were to have on the story of medieval art. From the oldest mosaics, crafted in the 11th-century, through the highpoint of medieval artisanship in the 1200s and right up to designs created by Renaissance and Mannerist masters like Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
What's Included
- Exclusive night entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Expert, English-Speaking Guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 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
Piazza San Marco (Pass By)
Basilica di San Marco
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- As this is a walking tour through various areas of the city centre, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals.
- Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- Availability of timed entrances to St. Mark's Basilica is limited and tour start time may vary between 7:00pm and 9:30pm. We recommend flexibility when booking this tour as the start time may change.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Exclusive night entrance to St. Mark's Basilica.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more).
- Expert, English-Speaking Guide.
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice- Saint Mark's Basilica Exclusive Night Tour is as follows:
- 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 Venice- Saint Mark's Basilica Exclusive Night 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
- Exclusive night entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Expert, English-Speaking Guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- As this is a walking tour through various areas of the city centre, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals.
- Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- Availability of timed entrances to St. Mark's Basilica is limited and tour start time may vary between 7:00pm and 9:30pm. We recommend flexibility when booking this tour as the start time may change.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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