Venice Skip the line St Mark's Basilica tour | 1 hour

294 Reviews | Venice
Skip The Line
From $45.05 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
Select Date and Travelers
You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (6-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
2
Child (0-5) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
0
Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Spanish tour
2 Adults x $44.62
$89.24
Approx Total
$89.24
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting point 15 min before
English tour
2 Adults x $44.62
$89.24
Approx Total
$89.24
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting point 15 min before

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
  • Guided walking tour of Saint Mark's Square and its Basilica
  • Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and the terrace
  • Local guide in English, Frenche, German, Italian and Spanish
  • Skip the line and entrance fee
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Pala d'oro (€ 5,00)

Overview

Discover one of the world’s most majestic cathedrals, a true masterpiece of Byzantine art in the heart of Venice. An official guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding St Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace. The tour lasts one hour and concludes outside the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square.

Meeting points

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk and the Turive assistant.

End point

Open in Google Maps

Itinerary

  • Piazza San Marco

    An official guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

    20 minutes

  • Basilica di San Marco

    During the tour you will be able to absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace. The tour lasts one hour and concludes outside the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square.

    40 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check-in is 15 minutes before the tour start time
  • Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the church
  • 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
  • On very few occasions the Basilica may be closed due to high water, the tour will not be cancelled but the explanation of the Basilica will take place from the outside
  • 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

Free Cancellation

November 02100% refund
November 03No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews

3.9

294 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    159
  • 4 stars
    46
  • 3 stars
    32
  • 2 stars
    20
  • 1 star
    37

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 159 reviews with 5 stars

Wonderful visit

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour was amazing accompanied by our guide. She had a wealth of knowledge regarding all things St Marks Square and St Marks Basilica.

Nice tour.

Published on Oct, 2024

Very knowledgeable guide who also navigated the crowds well. That's all there is t I say. The Baslica is amazing.

Great tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Guide was knowledgeable and friendly Beautiful church with mosaics Fantastic view from the balcony Must see in Venice

A Wonderful Experience

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a MOST INFORMATIVE GUIDE. She was wonderful and helped us to understand many things about the Basilica that my wife and I as Protestants had not understood previously. I would highly recommend this tour. It was a treat not to have to wait in a long line to get into the Basilica as our tour guide took us right in through a special "Skip the line," entrance.

Photos don't do this Basilica Justice!

Published on Oct, 2024

When we arrived at the meeting point, it seemed veery chaotic, with several groups all there together. Once it was time for the tour, it was all fine - each tour guide had their own channel on the audio guides and we sorted into groups quickly. When we entered the Basilica, I was glad we had opted for a guided tour - there is just so much to take in, and our guide, Lucia, was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and the artwork it contained. We saw both the Basilica itself and the Museum on the upper level. I would have liked to also see the Palo d'oro, but that wasn't an option we could book.

Compare Similar Experiences

Current

Venice Skip the line St Mark's Basilica ...
Skip The Line
3303P26
time

1 hour

time Free Cancellation
294
From
$45 /   Person
Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
2495TOUR2
time

2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes

time Free Cancellation
3,523
From
$53 /   Person
Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Wa ...
2635V1DAY
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
3,364
From
$414 /   Person
Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours T ...
15693STMARK
time

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,253
From
$83 /   Person
Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour with a L ...
20455P60
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
849
From
$42 /   Person
Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, ...
Skip The Line
2635VENICESS
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
712
From
$513 /   Person
Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Pala ...
51192P110
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
670
From
$103 /   Person
Unusual Venice Walking Tour
21441P29
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
560
From
$29 /   Person
Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, D ...
24338P29
time

3 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
511
From
$80 /   Person
Tour of Venice in Doge's Palace and St M ...
25993P3
time

2 hours 15 minutes

time Free Cancellation
474
From
$107 /   Person
Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian ...
6627SUNSET
time

1 hour 45 minutes

time Free Cancellation
445
From
$101 /   Person
Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class in Ven ...
21441P34
time

1 hour 15 minutes

time Free Cancellation
420
From
$73 /   Person
Venice - Day Trip from Milan with Guided ...
2872ZV12
time

14 hours

time Free Cancellation
356
From
$139 /   Person
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival T ...
2495VENAPTHTL
time

1 hour

time Free Cancellation
3,582
From
$39 /   Person
Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
2495TOUR2
time

2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes

time Free Cancellation
3,523
From
$53 /   Person
Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Wa ...
2635V1DAY
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
3,364
From
$414 /   Person
Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live ...
21441P6
time

30 minutes to 50 minutes

time Free Cancellation
3,128
From
$42 /   Person
Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Dog ...
Skip The Line
15693P31
time

6 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
2,701
From
$121 /   Person
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Gr ...
9870P9
time

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
2,172
From
$94 /   Person
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
72276P3
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,490
From
$41 /   Person
Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Priv ...
2635PDOLOMITE
time

10 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,323
From
$217 /   Person
Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours T ...
15693STMARK
time

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,253
From
$83 /   Person
Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to ...
9555P7
time

5 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,194
From
$32 /   Person
Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour with a L ...
20455P60
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
849
From
$42 /   Person
Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arriva ...
2495VCEAPTHTL_P
time

30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
846
From
$249 /   Group
Recently Viewed
Discovering Talampaya and Valley of the ...
5674P739
time

14 hours

time Free Cancellation
25
From
$258 /   Person
Discovering Inverness: A Self-Guided Aud ...
110804P400
time

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
18
From
$10 /   Person
Admission Ticket: Brian Hoffman's Rememb ...
Skip The Line
7969P1
time

1 hour 45 minutes

time Free Cancellation
399
From
$38 /   Person
Multi Day Trip From Marrakech to Fes Via ...
69320P1
time

96 hours

time Free Cancellation
33
From
$970 /   Person
Blue Lagoon Tour from Split with Bottled ...
356780P1
time

4 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
133
From
$68 /   Person
Montego Bay Highlights Tour With Bamboo ...
364102P4
time

3 hours to 5 hours

time Free Cancellation
10
From
$120 /   Person
Kennedy Space Center Tour and Chat with ...
Likely To Sell Out
3170P52
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
27
From
$222 /   Person
THE NIGHT BARBECUE A call for Auroras
328642P6
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
74
From
$95 /   Person
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with ...
103873P2
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
55
From
$29 /   Person
Explore Auckland: Self Guided Audio Tour
30114P5
time

1 hour to 3 hours

time Free Cancellation
14
From
$15 /   Person
Connect with TravelOne
Louise Berg
Destination Expert
Plan your Next Trip
TravelOne Subscribe
We organise unforgettable vacations.
Subscribe for trending deals.
© Copyright 2025 TravelOne Technologies Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
Visa Card Mastercard Maestro Amex Discover

TravelOne uses cookies to give you the best possible service. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.

Do you have a destination in mind, or would you like TravelOne AI to suggest one?

What is your destination?

City Breakup

Remove
+ Add New

Choose Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days

What's your ideal trip length?

Days

Your trip length is 0 day


Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days


Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2
Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2

Preferred Star Rating?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Preference?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Location?

Accommodation Preferences

Preferred Hotel Chain?

Accommodation Preferences

Meal At The Hotel?

Accommodation Preferences

What are your meal preferences?

Dining Preferences

What are your preferences for arrival/departure transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

What are your preferences for internal transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

Are you celebrating any special occasion?

Travel Activities & Experiences

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!