Recent Searches
ClearClose
Something Went Wrong
Oops, looks like something went wrong! We are sorry for the inconvenience caused whilst trying to find your next trip. Please refresh the page or try again later.
Log in
The email or password you entered isn't correct. If you've forgotten your password, please reset it. Click here
Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
Share
See More
See More
See More
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out
From $43.24
Yay! This item has been added to your cart.
Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations
Shop by Category
Venice Tours
Art Classes
Craft Classes
Dance Lessons
Glassblowing Classes
Painting Classes
Architecture Tours
Art Galleries
Art Tours
Museums
Crime Tours
Game Of Thrones Tours
Ghost Tours
Harry Potter Tours
Movie Tours
TV Tours
Cabaret
Classical Concerts
Classical Music
Dinner and Show Tickets
Family-friendly Shows
Fashion Shows
Nightlife
Opera Performances
Shows
Theater Shows
Active & Outdoor Classes
Dance Lessons
Sports Lessons
Art & Culture Classes
Art Classes
Craft Classes
Dance Lessons
Glassblowing Classes
Painting Classes
Food & Drink Classes
Cocktail Tastings
Cooking Classes
Mixology Classes
Wine Making Workshops
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea Tours
Desserts & Sweets
Pastry Tours
Dining Experiences
Dinner
Dinner Cruises
Dinner and Show Tickets
Lunch
Lunch Cruises
Restaurants
Food & Drink Classes
Cocktail Tastings
Cooking Classes
Mixology Classes
Wine Making Workshops
Food Tours
Culinary Tour
Street Food Tours
Wine Tastings
Wine, Beer & Spirits
Beer & Brewery Tours
Wine Making Workshops
Wine Tastings
Wine Tours
Active & Outdoor Classes
Dance Lessons
Sports Lessons
Extreme Sports
4WD Tours
Fun & Games
Escape Rooms
VR Experiences
In the Air
Helicopter Tours
Motor Sports
4WD Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Eco Tours
Natural Attractions
Nature Walks
Safaris
Wildlife Watching
On the Ground
Bike Rentals
Hiking Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Running Tours
Scavenger Hunts
On the Water
Boat Rentals
Canal Cruises
Dinner Cruises
Gondola Cruises
Jet Boat Rentals
Kayaking Tours
Lunch Cruises
Multi-day Cruises
Night Cruises
Power Boats
Sailing
Sightseeing Cruises
Speed Boat Rentals
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Water Equipment Rentals
Holidays
Carnival
Christmas
Spring Break
Once in a Lifetime Experiences
Weddings & Celebrations
Honeymoon Packages
Romantic Tours
Attractions & Museums
Ancient Ruins
Art Galleries
Castle Tours
Monuments and Memorials
Museum Tickets & Passes
Natural Attractions
Religious Sites
Packages & Special Events
Super Savers
Shows & Performances
Cabaret
Classical Concerts
Classical Music
Dinner and Show Tickets
Family-friendly Shows
Fashion Shows
Nightlife
Opera Performances
Shows
Theater Shows
Sporting Events
Motor Sports
Cruises & Sailing
Canal Cruises
Day Cruises
Dinner Cruises
Gondola Cruises
Lunch Cruises
Multi-day Cruises
Night Cruises
Ports of Call Tours
Sailing
Shore Excursions
Sightseeing Cruises
Sunset Cruises
How to Get Around
Bike Rentals
Bike Tours
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Classic Car Tours
Helicopter Tours
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Power Boats
Rail Tours
Rentals
Road Trip
Self-guided Tours
Speed Boat Rentals
Vespa Rentals
Walking Tours
Water Tours
Private and Luxury
Sightseeing Tours
Adventure Tours
City Tours
Hop on Hop Off Buses
Night Tours
Observation Decks
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Sightseeing Passes
Skip the line Tickets
Skyscrapers & Towers
Tours by Duration
Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Layover Tours
Multi-day Tours
Overnight Tours
Services
Photo Shoots
Shopping Tours
Transfers
Airport & Hotel Transfers
Port Transfers
Private Transfers
Rail Transfers
Water Transfers
Transportation
Bus Services
Ferry Services
Private Drivers
Rail Services
Transportation Rentals
Transportation Services
Volunteer Tours
Attractions
Recommendations
Loading available options...
Share
Safety measures
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go. You can find more information about Italy here.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
More questions?
(888) 651-9785
More questions?
(888) 651-9785
1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 4 more
Explore our promoted experiences
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out
Grand Canal boat tour and Murano glass experience with Hotel pick up
- 20
- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
From
$258.69
per group
From
$258.69
per group
From
$31.04
Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration
- 102
- 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
From
$10.35
From
$10.35
From
$25.51
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out
From
$40.36
Price varies by group size
From
$46.56
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out
From
$58.98
From
$22.76
Operators have paid Viator more to have their experiences featured here
Overview
Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes and iconic architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica on a 1-hour guided tour of the cathedral. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, and hear the story of how St. Mark's body came to rest in the city. See how the unique building combines Eastern and Western architecture, and stand before the stunning Pala d’Oro altar, which glimmers with gold, gems and precious stones.
- 1-hour tour of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice
- Skip the long lines and have more time to spend inside
- See the iconic site with an experienced guide
- Learn about architecture, art and history
- All entrance fees included
Saved to wishlist!
From $43.24
Book Now
What's Included
Professional guide
Personal headsets
Terrace and Museum of St. Mark's Basilica
Basilica Skip the line ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Calle larga de l'Ascension , Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
This activity will end right where it started.Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post office just next to St.Mark's Square. Go to the wooden stand with the yellow sign "Meeting point".
10:45 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please arrive at your designated meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour
- No refunds are given for no show or late arrivals. Tours take place rain or shine, though may be cancelled if tides are exceptionally high. In this case we provide full refunds
- Please dress appropriately to enter the Basilica (no bare legs or shoulders)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- OPERATED BY Park Viaggi
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Traveler Photos
See More
See More
Reviews
4.0
33 Reviews
5 stars
19
4 stars
6
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 star
4
Reviews by Viator travelers
We perform checks on reviews
Showing 1-10 of 33 reviews
Great experience; would do again!
Cindy_P
, Jun 2022
Our guide was great at giving us an overview of what would have been overwhelming on my own. She kept our group of 20 moving, but gave us time for pictures. Gorgeous building and it definitely meant more with a tour guide. 'Skip the line' still means dealing with the crowds, but expedites the whole experience. Would definitely recommend.
Good but a bit rushed.
JuliaL
, Jun 2022
Beautiful church, lots of information, but felt a bit rushed. Our guide was excellent, however she would point things out and then we would have to move quickly on to the next area, so I felt like I missed some key points. Audio worked great - do yourself a huge favor and bring your own dual earbuds - much better sound. You can stay in the church after the tour and revisit things you missed.
Great tour
Ger_G
, Mar 2022
Such a Fantastic Building
Sue_D
, Feb 2022
Didn’t have the tour we paid for or any tour!
Suzanne_B
, Nov 2021
We couldn’t get in or meet anyone the square was under water there was no obvious meeting place and we did not do a tour. Can you please refund and we will try again on our next trip here
Response from Host , Nov 2021
Dear Suzanne,
we are truly sorry that you could not join our Basilica tour. Our staff were the meeting point - which was reported inside your voucher - starting from 10.30 until after departure time. If you were not able to find the meeting point, you should have called us at the number inside your voucher and we would have helped you go to the correct place.
Our guests are supposed to check-in at the meeting point in order to be assigned to a guide, receive their headphones and tickets and then head to the skip-the-line entrance to the Basilica. The Basilica staff do not allow visitors without a ticket inside.
Kind regards,
Park Viaggi
1 traveler found this review helpful
Professional, engaging and flexible
franklin_M
, Nov 2021
The guide(Katerina?) managed a very difficult situation with grace and wisdom. We were severely delayed by the Basilica management but she spoke interestingly as we waited, managed ti extend her time and was very professional and intelligent about the art historical details and the best way to tour.
Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
G1688BFrichard
, Oct 2019
Excellent Day
T9829WRpeterv
, Jan 2019
I do not recommend this tour at all...
Jill G
, Oct 2017
I do not recommend this tour at all. You would be better off with a self guided tour with an audio guide. You would save money and see more of the church. In this tour you get quite a bit of information, but most of it was nothing we were interested in. I kept thinking we would be seeing more of the church, but you get inside, see some of the interior as you head to the altar area. No photos allowed and then you sit in the main sanctuary for 30 or so minutes getting some history on the church. There is so much we didn't get to see and then they want to charge you 5 more euro to go to the upstairs with the outdoor balcony. For 24 Euro a person this tour is a rip off! Choose something else!
What a beautiful tour... we had no plan...
Nancy M
, Aug 2017
We had to wait over half an hour for...
Paul_G
, Oct 2016
We had to wait over half an hour for an English speaking guide and although she herself was very pleasant and knew her subject we got the impression she was asked to be as quick as possible as the company were behind schedule and I think she missed one or twoo places other tours went on.The big plus is that we did jump a 2Hr queue.
The ear piece I had had to be held in by hand which was a little awkward.
1 traveler found this review helpful
This trip was disappointing. It was...
Edward_P
, Oct 2016
This trip was disappointing. It was a 12:30 one hour tour, the English speaking guide did not appear until 12:50. She was lovely, but it was so difficult to understand her English, not much was learned. In addition, even with such a late start the tour ended at 1:30. We've had some great tours but this one was disorganized and not worth the money.
very good for avoiding massive queues...
C J
, Aug 2016
Group was too large. Started 25 minutes...
Ellen_F
, Jun 2016
The ear pieces for the tour sound...
Caleb R
, Jun 2016
The earphones/speaking equipment was...
Carol W
, Jun 2016
The earphones/speaking equipment was not working properly. Many people had to turn them in for another one. This caused the tour to be late getting started. The guide was hard to understand and I missed much of the history/presentation. The group was too large. The guide was short and she did not have anything to tell the group where she was located - such as an umbrella or sign that she could hold up. Very unhappy with this tour.
Merci Barbara !
France_O
, Jul 2022
Barbara est une guide extraordinaire et qui donne des informations très intéressantes et sortant parfois des sentiers battus. Tous les visiteurs de Venise devraient avoir un guide de cette qualité ! Seul regret, la visite est trop courte, j'aurais tellement aimé pouvoir rester plus longtemps dans cette merveilleuse basilique !
1 traveler found this review helpful
La planta de la basílica...
ROLF_B
, Jun 2022
Nuestra guía en español...
Mercedes_C
, Nov 2021
We perform checks on reviews
You can only submit a review or rating of an experience to Viator if you were the person who made the booking through Viator. Before publication, each review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information for each of the following criteria: who, what, how, and when. If the system detects something that contradicts our publication criteria, the review is not published. When the system detects a problem with a review, it may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. In some cases, we will also send you an email asking you to validate your review before it is published. All you need to do is click on the link provided in the email. After publication, our team checks each review reported to it as not meeting our publication criteria. Tripadvisor reviews that appear on the Viator site are subject to the same checks and moderation processes as set out above. It is not necessary to have booked an experience through Viator (or Tripadvisor) to submit a review of an experience to the Tripadvisor site.
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Likely to Sell Out
Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
33
1 hour
Free Cancellation
From
$43.24
170
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$71.40
998
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$46.56
Likely to Sell Out
52
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$86.92
Likely to Sell Out
1900
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$87.95
Likely to Sell Out
651
2 hours 45 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$101.41
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Explore Similar Things to Do
Walking ToursCultural ToursHistorical ToursWalking & Biking ToursCultural & Theme ToursTours & SightseeingVeniceWalking Tours - VenetoCultural Tours - VenetoHistorical Tours - VenetoWalking Tours - TrevisoCultural Tours - TrevisoHistorical Tours - TrevisoWalking Tours - PaduaCultural Tours - PaduaHistorical Tours - PaduaCategory
Frari Church (Basilica dei Frari) Tours & TicketsBovolo Staircase (Scala Contarini del Bovolo) Tours & TicketsSt. Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) Tours & TicketsVenice Santa Lucia Station (Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia) Tours & TicketsChurch of Santa Maria del Giglio (Santa Maria Zobenigo) Tours & TicketsAccademia Bridge (Ponte dell'Accademia) Tours & TicketsMadonna dell’Orto Church (Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto) Tours & TicketsLake Misurina (Lago di Misurina) Tours & TicketsPeggy Guggenheim Collection (Collezione Peggy Guggenheim) Tours & TicketsVenice Islands Tours & TicketsSan Marco Chamber Orchestra (Virtuosi di Venezia) Tours & TicketsMarco Polo's Home (Casa di Marco Polo) Tours & TicketsBrenta Riviera Tours & TicketsCorrer Museum (Museo Correr) Tours & TicketsVenice Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo Tours & TicketsChurch of San Zaccaria (Chiesa di San Zaccaria) Tours & TicketsPiombi Tours & TicketsAquafollie The Family Water Park Caorle Tours & TicketsBridge of Sighs Tours & TicketsVilla Foscari (La Malcontenta) Tours & Tickets
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Sorting, ranking, and search results
Viator wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That’s why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.
On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You’ll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.
You’ll see some experiences with a “Promoted” badge, which means that the operators of those experiences have agreed to pay Viator more to have their experience highlighted.
If you see an Experience Award Winner label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Viator over a 12-month period.
The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We’re always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.
On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You’ll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.
You’ll see some experiences with a “Promoted” badge, which means that the operators of those experiences have agreed to pay Viator more to have their experience highlighted.
If you see an Experience Award Winner label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Viator over a 12-month period.
The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We’re always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.
Lowest Price Guarantee
We guarantee the lowest price on all 200,000+ experiences we sell. If you find the same product cheaper within three days of booking or while you're in your destination, we'll refund the difference.
It's Easy To Do
