Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour Morning Tour in English with Venetian Gondola
ID: GYG132801-O-692552
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover one of the world’s most majestic cathedrals on a 1-hour tour of St. Mark's Square. Marvel at the basilica's golden mosaics and the Byzantine art.
Discover Saint Mark's Square and the Golden Basilica on a tour with an expert guide. Learn about the history of the square, which was once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice.
Admire its sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring, making it one-of-a-kind in Italy.
Take in the historical ambiance and listen to your guide as they 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.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark's Square
- Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble inlay flooring in the basilica
- Admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace
- Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• From November 1 to March 31 there is no skip-the-line entrance to the Basilica
• Children under 5 years old are free
• You must cover your shoulders and knees in the Basilica
• You are not permitted to take photographs
• You are not permitted to bring your backpack or another large bag, there is a free deposit on the left of the Church in Calle S. Basso
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Meet next to the San Marco post office on Calle larga de l'Ascension, opposite Saint Mark's Basilica. Look for the yellow sign on the wooden kiosk saying "meeting point".
The St. Mark's Basilica guided tour departs at 10.45 AM for 1 hour, and the gondloa ride departs at 3:00 PM for 30 minutes. Please show your voucher on both occasions.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
