St. Mark Basilica Ticket With Audio Guide
Experience the history and glory of the St. Mark’s Basilica of Piazza San Marco with this efficient skip-the-line ticket that comes with an informative audio guide too.
points forts
- Marvel at the art, architecture, and rich history of the Golden Basilica of the Roman Catholic Patriarchate of Venice.
- On this self-guided tour, skip the line and access St. Mark's Basilica in a smooth manner, soaking up its colorful exterior facade with its arches, turrets, mosaics, and statues.
- View the marble interiors, the ceiling mosaics of Biblical scenes with their vivid colors, and the golden mosaics that create a unique shining effect.
- With your included audio guide that comes in 5 different languages, learn everything there is to know about the intricate artwork and architecture, especially parts that are usually overlooked.
inclus
- Skip-the-line entry ticket for St. Mark's Basilica
- Audio guide (in the language of your choice) to download onto your phone
- Digital map of the Basilica
non inclus
- Live guide
- Smartphone
- Headsets
- Transport and transfers
- Access to Pala d'Oro
- Access to St. Mark's Museum
politique d'annulation
Vous pouvez annuler ces billets jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience et bénéficiez d’un remboursement complet.
your experience
On this self-audio-guided tour, soak up the pure exquisiteness of the St. Mark’s Basilica of Piazza San Marco. It’s also known as the ‘Golden Basilica’ because of its infinite mosaic paneling made of pure gold. With your skip-the-line privileges and a detailed audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German (to download onto your phone), learn all about the history and artworks of this world-famous cathedral so integral to the heart of Venice.
Gaze in wonder at the arches and turrets of the exterior facade of this golden masterpiece. Rich in Byzantine art and 43,000 square feet of mosaic alone, you’ll also observe marble inlays on the floors, marble pillars, and the uniquely small windows of the Basilica. The gold and blue hues of the ceiling mosaics stand out the most. Listen to interesting legends and anecdotes about the stories behind the Biblical scenes painted on the interiors and the colorful embellishments and statues and paintings of animals, and learn how artists created these incredible works of art in 1060. If you wish, sit on a bench and quietly take in this unforgettable monument of great artistic vision at your pace.
know before you go
Covid Safety Information
- It’s mandatory to wear a surgical mask or an FFP2 mask. Please bring your own.
- To access interior buildings such as this Basilica, guests over 12 must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination/proof of first vaccination taken at least 15 days prior/proof of Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months.
Important Information
- Receive the ticket and the code for the audio guide at the meeting point indicated.
- Please arrive at the timeslot selected otherwise you'd lose your booking.
- Please note: for the visit to the Basilica, proper and respectful clothing is required to be worn. Strictly no shorts, tank tops, or revealing clothing.
- The Basilica is suitable for wheelchair users and pram/stroller users.
- Professional and non-private photography and filming are forbidden.
- Strictly use earphones when inside the Basilica.
- You cannot enter with luggage. There is Luggage Storage in Piazzetta dei Leoncini, a few meters from the Basilica.
Timings
- 10:30am, 11:30am, and 2:30pm
mes billets
- Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
- Meet your guide at St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga de l'Ascension 1257.
- Address: Piazza San Marco, Venice, 30124.
- Landmark: Big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
- The nearest ferry terminal is San Marco Vallaresso "A", its a 3-minute walk from the meeting point.
- Catch ferry #1 and N to get there.
Validity
This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
