St. Mark's Cathedral Priority Ticket, AudioGuide +History Gallery

3.4
57 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Skip the Line
Ticket pickup required
Duration: 1 hour

Skip the long line and enter in the breathtaking Golden Basilica, so called because of hundreds of mosaics made by pure gold!

The high detailed audio commentary will explain the history of the five-domes cathedral and its uncountable artworks on your mobile phone. Find out secrets and mysteries behind the many biblical scenes painted inside.

Admire the golden masterpiece of byzantine art. This view will leave you speechless!

Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience. With the VR headset on, reveal 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

• Skip the line entrance to the Golden Basilica

• Curiosities about the Cathedral and its byzantine masterpieces

• Audio commentary on your mobile device

• Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St.Mark's Square over the centuries

• The Yard of Venice: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit

What's included

  • Live Guided visit to the St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
  • Skip the line tickets to the Basilica
  • Live Guided visit to the St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace (if the option is selected)
  • Mobile audio guide (to download on your own mobile) for St. Mark's Basilica
  • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries
  • Guidebook of St. Mark's Basilica (1 book per booking)
  • The Yard of Venice: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
    • Earphones
    • Access to Pala d'Oro (extra fee requested on the spot)
    • Access to St. Mark's Museum (extra fee requested on the spot)
    • Live guide (depends on the selected option)
    • Access to St. Mark's Basilica Terrace (extra fee requested on the spot)

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Audio-supported languages

    German
    English
    Italian
    French
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point

    Venice Tours, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, b, Calle S. Gallo 1093, Venezia, 30124
    • THIS VOUCHER IS NOT THE ENTRANCE TICKET, • You need to get the ticket, the code for the audio guide and the guide book at the meeting point indicated • Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the entry time • St. Mark's Basilica audioguide, click here: https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_101_h_1 • If you don't arrive at the timeslot selected, you loose the ticket. • For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops) • 1 Guide Book of the St. Mark's Basilica is included in the reservation

    Departure point

    Venice Tours, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, b, Calle S. Gallo 1093, Venezia, 30124
    Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”.

    End point

    Venice Tours, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, b, Calle S. Gallo 1093, Venezia, 30124

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