Venice St. Mark's Basilica - The Legacy of the Roman Empire™

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Overview

Skip the long line and enter in the breathtaking Golden Basilica, so called because of hundreds of mosaics made by pure gold!

The high detailed audio commentary will explain the history of the five-domes cathedral and its uncountable artworks on your mobile phone. Find out secrets and mysteries behind the many biblical scenes painted inside.

Admire the golden masterpiece of byzantine art. This view will leave you speechless!

Step into the heart of Venice with an immersive virtual reality experience inside a dedicated gallery. With your VR headset, journey through centuries of Venetian history as the city’s rich heritage unfolds around you. Watch Piazza San Marco evolve through time and glide along the Grand Canal, where tradition and innovation converge in a vivid encounter with the past. Enjoy this captivating perspective on Venice’s past—blending emotion, innovation, and storytelling in an unforgettable setting.

What's Included

  • Venice Gallery : St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit (if the option is selected)
  • Priority Entrance Tickets to St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
  • Ticket to St. Maria Assunta in Torcello Island (included with Basilica Ticket)
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Earphones
  • Live guide (depends on the selected option)
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Basilica di San Marco

Discover the Golden Basilica with its byzantine masterpieces through the high detailed audio commentary on your mobile phone!
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 1 Guide Book of the Basilica is included in the reservation
  • Https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_101_h_1
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice St. Mark’s Basilica – The Legacy of the Roman Empire™?

A: This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 3.89 out of 5 stars based on 87 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Venice Gallery : St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit (if the option is selected)
  • Priority Entrance Tickets to St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
  • Ticket to St. Maria Assunta in Torcello Island (included with Basilica Ticket)
  • Ticket to St. Maria della Salute Basilica Sacresty (included with Basilica Ticket))
  • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries (if the option is selected)
  • Mobile audio guide (to download on your own mobile)
  • Live Guided visit to the St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Earphones
  • Live guide (depends on the selected option)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with Terrace access or with Pala d'Oro access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
  • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
  • Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the entry time
  • If you don't arrive at the timeslot selected, you loose the ticket.
  • For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
  • 1 Guide Book of the Basilica is included in the reservation
  • https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_101_h_1
  • 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
  • THIS VOUCHER IS NOT THE TICKET ENTRY
  • You need to get the ticket, the code for the audio guide and the guide book at the meeting point indicated
  • St. Mark’s Basilica: Exterior Guided Tour (Entry Ticket Not Included) - This option includes a guided tour of the Basilica's exterior only. If you wish to visit the interior on your own, you may purchase an entry ticket for €10.00 per person by scanning the QR code located outside the entrance.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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