Join your local tour guide at Piazza San Marco for a brisk 1-hour tour to unveil the wonders of the city’s emblematic gem. The flash of gold from this spectacular basilica will leave you breathless and forever imprinted with the experience of stepping within Venice’s grandest religious monument. Serving as the epicenter of Venetian Catholicism, this church is an integral part of Italian daily life. Keeping the relic of Saint Mark within its walls, this holy place fosters an ardent devotion. Your guide will elaborate on Saint Mark the Evangelist and why his emblem, the lion, can be seen all over Venice.

You will then visit the St. Mark museum and its viewing deck for a breathtaking vista of Saint Mark’s Square, often referred to as ‘Europe’s Parlour’ due to its majestic edifices surrounding it and the lively crowd that it attracts every day. Your guide will delve into the history of the horse statues mounted high atop the basilica, allowing you to gain a unique perspective of the city.

• This Tour runs rain or shine.
• Saint Mark’s cathedral can be closed to the public in case of high tides. In this case, we will communicate it to the participants as soon as possible and we will arrange an alternative.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult
• This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
• Please remember that you have to follow a precise dress code for the Basilica entrance: shoulders, knees and thighs need to be covered so please avoid short dresses, tank tops, shorts and hats (for men). It is not allowed to enter with large bags, animals, weapons, lighters and scissors
• We kindly inform you that the Skip the line service for St. Mark’s basilica during certain periods of the year is NOT AVAILABLE
• Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
• 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
• Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.