Your experience
Explore Piazza San Marco, Venice's most famous square, and learn about its history and surrounding landmarks.
Getting started
Begin in Piazza San Marco, where your guide introduces you to Venice’s historic heart before leading you into St. Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line access. Continue to the San Marco Museum to explore Venetian art and cultural history.
What to expect
Piazza San Marco
Explore Venice’s grand central square as your guide shares stories of its past and points out landmarks that reflect the city’s architectural and civic heritage.
Features
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Discover the history of Piazza San Marco and its role in Venetian life.
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See the Campanile di San Marco and Torre dell’Orologio.
St. Mark’s Basilica
Enter the basilica with skip-the-line access and explore its Byzantine architecture, golden mosaics, and intricate marble floors. Your guide unpacks centuries of religious history and artistic detail, including the craftsmanship behind the Pala d’Oro.
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Admire golden mosaics and marble floors while learning about their artistic and religious significance.
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Discover the history and symbolism of the basilica’s Byzantine architecture.
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Learn about the Pala d’Oro and its precious stones and enamel work.
San Marco Museum
Continue to the San Marco Museum to explore paintings, sculptures, and other works that offer insight into Venice’s artistic and cultural heritage.
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Explore paintings and sculptures connected to Venetian art and history.
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Learn how the museum’s collection reflects the city’s artistic heritage.
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- Duration40 – 60 minutes
- CancellationNon-refundable
- Begin at the famous Piazza San Marco as your English-speaking local guide narrates interesting stories about the square and surrounding landmarks.
- Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its Byzantine architecture and the relics of Saint Mark on a 1-hour guided tour.
- Admire the exquisite golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters, and the intricate marble floors that adorn the basilica’s interiors.
- Visit the San Marco Museum to see the treasures of Venice as your English-speaking guide brings the city’s history to life.
- Check out the museum’s collection of Venetian paintings and sculptures that offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage.
- Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Guided tour of Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica
- Guided tour of the San Marco Museum
- Radio and headphones for groups of more than 6 people for clear audio
- Access to Pala d’Oro
- Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace
- Transportation
- Meals
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Getting there: Venice, Venice.
- Food and drinks: Consumption is not permitted.
- Photography and filming: Photography, videography, and all camera equipment are strictly prohibited.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed inside the attraction.
- Bags and luggage: Suitcases, luggage, backpacks, and large bags are not allowed.
- Wheelchair and stroller access: The experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Step-free entrance: A ramp is available at the Porta dei Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
- Museum access: The upper-floor San Marco Museum has a lift and stair lifts.
- Service animals: Guide dogs and service animals are allowed.
