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Venice St. Mark's Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d'Oro｜Italy
Venice St. Mark's Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d'Oro｜Italy
Venice St. Mark's Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d'Oro｜Italy
Venice St. Mark's Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d'Oro｜Italy
Venice St. Mark's Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d'Oro｜Italy

Venice St. Mark's Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d'Oro｜Italy

Italy-Veneto , Venice
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  • Learn the history and hidden meanings behind Venice’s most famous church.
  • Admire the golden mosaics that decorate the basilica’s interior.
  • Discover the resting place of St. Mark the Evangelist.
  • Optional visit to the Pala d'Oro is available
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See the highlights of St Mark's Basilica with a local guide. Learn about its history, admire its golden mosaics, and discover the treasures hidden inside one of Venice’s most important churches.

Meet your guide near the famous Piazza San Marco and head straight to visit St Mark’s Basilica. As you enter the atrium, look up to admire the shimmering mosaics that introduce you to the rich symbolism of this sacred space.

Inside, follow your guide through the main areas of the church and hear stories about its construction, purpose, and transformation over the centuries. Discover stunning details such as the golden domes, the iconostasis, the marble inlays, and the altar that houses the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist. This guided visit gives you a deeper understanding of the basilica’s art and architecture, as well as its role in the religious and political life of Venice.

Pala d'Oro visit is also available, it is the only intact piece of Gothic goldwork in the world. Located behind the high altar, this priceless treasure is adorned with 1,900 gemstones and 260 cloisonné enamels set on gilded silver. A must-see for art and history lovers.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your visit by booking the Pala d'Oro add-on: it is now available as a combined visit with the standard Basilica tour.

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  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Not Allowed: Shorts

  • Not Allowed: Luggage or large bags

  • Not Allowed: Sleeveless shirts

  • Not Allowed: Flash photography

  • Not Allowed: Video recording

  • Know Before You Go: No refund can be granted if you don’t show up at the time and the meeting point specified on the voucher.

  • Know Before You Go: Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time. There a member of TURIVE staff will check your voucher and give you instructions.

  • Know Before You Go: People with walking difficulties and wheelchair users may not be able to access the whole tour.

  • Know Before You Go: Shorts, sleeveless dresses, low-cut clothes are not allowed.

  • Know Before You Go: Suitcases, backpacks or bulky bags are not allowed for safety reasons.

  • Know Before You Go: This is a shared tour.

  • Know Before You Go: •The Procuratoria di San Marco reserves the right to deny access to the basilica at any time and without prior notice for force majeure reasons (e.g. high tide) and/or security reasons. Due to religious functions, exceptional high tides or special events and festivities, access to St Mark's Basilica will sometimes not be possible.

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