St. Mark's Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica is considered to be Venice's crown jewel. Seeped in fascinating history, its Byzantine mosaics, treasury, and marble inlays make it a must-visit attraction. With St. Mark's Basilica tickets, enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.
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Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.
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Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.
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Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.
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Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.
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Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.
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Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.
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Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.
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Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.
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Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.
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Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.
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Begin at the famous Piazza San Marco as your English-speaking local guide narrates interesting stories about the square and surrounding landmarks.
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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.
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Admire the exquisite golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters, and the intricate marble floors that adorn the basilica’s interiors.
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Visit the San Marco Museum to see the treasures of Venice as your English-speaking guide brings the city’s history to life.
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Check out the museum’s collection of Venetian paintings and sculptures that offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage.
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Begin at the famous Piazza San Marco as your English-speaking local guide narrates interesting stories about the square and surrounding landmarks.
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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.
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Admire the exquisite golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters, and the intricate marble floors that adorn the basilica’s interiors.
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Visit the San Marco Museum to see the treasures of Venice as your English-speaking guide brings the city’s history to life.
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Check out the museum’s collection of Venetian paintings and sculptures that offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage.
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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From the intricacy of the biblical sculptures of St. Mark's Basilica to the scary hallows and dingy prisons of Doge's Palace, this experience has it all.
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Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
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Fun fact: The National Archaeological Museum houses intriguing artifacts, like an ancient Roman toilet seat made of marble and Egyptian mummies!
More details
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
-
Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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From the intricacy of the biblical sculptures of St. Mark's Basilica to the scary hallows and dingy prisons of Doge's Palace, this experience has it all.
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Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
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Fun fact: The National Archaeological Museum houses intriguing artifacts, like an ancient Roman toilet seat made of marble and Egyptian mummies!
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- Explore the best of Venice with skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks–St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
- Unlock the secrets of Venetian history through an audioguide app, which offers insights into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city.
- Admire the basilica’s Byzantine architecture, the relics of Saint Mark, and exquisite mosaics showcasing 800 years of artistic styles.
- Then, head to Doge’s Palace to stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.
- Cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the palace’s prison before visiting the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library.
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- Explore the best of Venice with skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks–St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
- Unlock the secrets of Venetian history through an audioguide app, which offers insights into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city.
- Admire the basilica’s Byzantine architecture, the relics of Saint Mark, and exquisite mosaics showcasing 800 years of artistic styles.
- Then, head to Doge’s Palace to stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.
- Cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the palace’s prison before visiting the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library.
- Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
- Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.
- Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.
- Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.
- Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.
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- Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
- Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.
- Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.
- Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.
- Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.
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Enjoy priority entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bell Tower by purchasing a Venice Pass.
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Admire the basilica’s stunning architecture, ornate mosaics, intricate carvings, and the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist.
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Get fast-track access to the elevator, which will take you to the top of the Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice.
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Soak in panoramic views of the city including landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Square, and the Adriatic Sea.
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Enjoy priority entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bell Tower by purchasing a Venice Pass.
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Admire the basilica’s stunning architecture, ornate mosaics, intricate carvings, and the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist.
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Get fast-track access to the elevator, which will take you to the top of the Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice.
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Soak in panoramic views of the city including landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Square, and the Adriatic Sea.
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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
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Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day! Opt for the full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
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Fun Fact: Venice is stunningly archipelagic! It's made up of 118 small islands, connected by over 400 bridges. Each step you take could be onto another island!
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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
-
Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
-
Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day! Opt for the full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
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Fun Fact: Venice is stunningly archipelagic! It's made up of 118 small islands, connected by over 400 bridges. Each step you take could be onto another island!
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Get skip-the-line access to one of the most popular and renowned basilicas in the world at your reserved time slot.
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Use the audio guide to learn about the history, art, and architecture of the basilica, in your chosen language.
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Visit the San Marco Museum to check out the renowned bronze horses and artifacts looted by Venetians from Constantinople.
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Head to the Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace for unparalleled panoramic views of St. Mark's Square, the lagoon, and Venice's rooftops.
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Opt for an upgrade to get a closer look at the Pala d'Oro altarpiece, showcasing the only intact example of Gothic goldsmithing in the world!
More details
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Get skip-the-line access to one of the most popular and renowned basilicas in the world at your reserved time slot.
-
Use the audio guide to learn about the history, art, and architecture of the basilica, in your chosen language.
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Visit the San Marco Museum to check out the renowned bronze horses and artifacts looted by Venetians from Constantinople.
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Head to the Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace for unparalleled panoramic views of St. Mark's Square, the lagoon, and Venice's rooftops.
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Opt for an upgrade to get a closer look at the Pala d'Oro altarpiece, showcasing the only intact example of Gothic goldsmithing in the world!
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Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.
More details
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Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.
-
Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
-
Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
-
You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.
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About St. Mark's Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica is considered to be Venice's crown jewel. Seeped in fascinating history, its Byzantine mosaics, treasury, and marble inlays make it a must-visit attraction. With St. Mark's Basilica tickets, enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.
St. Mark's Basilica began as a daring heist in 828 when Venetian merchants snatched the body of St. Mark from Alexandria, Egypt, cleverly hiding it under layers of pork.
Boasting over 85,000 square feet of mesmerizing mosaics, the basilica's 13th-century artwork vividly depicts the perilous sea journey of the stolen relics.
With more than 500 Byzantine columns, some dating back to the 6th century, the basilica stands as a testament to grandeur and historical richness.
The Pala d’Oro, a Byzantine altar screen within the basilica, outshines royal jewels with its staggering count of 1,300 pearls, 300 emeralds, and various other precious gems.
The basilica's outer domes, creating its iconic shape, are ingenious illusions. They are wooden structures covered with lead, giving the impression of immense grandeur while maintaining the city's architectural constraints.
Why visit St. Mark's Basilica?
Highlights
Pala d'Oro
The Pala d’Oro is an exquisite structure made of Byzantine enamel. It is globally recognized to be one of the most sophisticated and accomplished works with both of its sides decked with thousands of jewels and pearls.
St. Mark’s Campanile
St. Mark’s Campanile, a 99-meter bell tower located in Piazza San Marco, is an iconic symbol of Venice. With a simple structure featuring a square shaft made of fluted brick, it culminates in a pyramidal spire. Visitors can buy lift tickets for panoramic views of Venice and its lagoons from the top.
The Domes
St. Mark's Basilica has 5 cupolas — the Narthex, the Western dome, the Central dome, the Northern dome, and the Southern dome —all decked with golden mosaics that depict scenes from the Bible. The best place to view these domes is from the galleries near the museum.
Transept Chapels
There are several transept chapels in St. Mark's Basilica that are adorned with exquisite Byzantine mosaics, paintings, and marble sculptures. Some of the noteworthy ones are Cappella della Madonna dei Máscoli, Cappella della Madonna Nicopeia and Cappella di San Clemente.
Tomb of St. Mark
The putative corpse of St Mark is held at St. Mark's Basilica. The corpse was stolen and smuggled all the way from Egypt, by Venetian merchants. The main intention of constructing the basilica was to serve as a tomb for St Mark.
The Treasury
The treasury at St. Mark's Basilica houses of the most special collections of Byzantine portable objects. You will find reliquaries, liturgical vessels, and vestments used during religious ceremonies, many of them Constantinople.
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