Overview
Buy your exclusive VIP St. Mark's Basilica after-hour tour in Venice. Feel privileged as a Basilica guard will unlock the doors for you to explore special areas!
Highlights
- Enjoy exclusive after-hour access to St. Mark's Basilica, Venice's most famous site
- Feel privileged as a Basilica guard will unlock the doors for you to explore special areas
- See the 43,000 square feet of illuminated mosaics; even more breathtaking lit up at night
- Delve into the history of St. Mark's and Venice with your enthusiastic, English-speaking guide
See St. Mark's without the lines or crowds. A Basilica guard will be there to unlock the doors just for you and a small group of a maximum of 15 participants. It's the ultimate VIP treatment and the most exclusive way to visit St. Mark's Basilica. Join a tour that will give you memories that will last a lifetime!
You'll be able to skip all the lines—not only into the basilica but also to see the Pala d'Oro, the spectacular, Byzantine altarpiece that features more than 1,900 gems. Since you're alone in the basilica, you can even go where others, visiting during the day, can't. Like St. Mark's Basilica Crypt, which the custodian unlocks for you - this is where the bones of St. Mark are said to be kept.
Nighttime is the best time to visit because that's when the mosaics are at their most beautiful. All 43,000 square feet are lit up, glimmering and sparkling in the dark! If just seeing the basilica this way wasn't entrancing enough, there's your guide, an expert who's passionate about Venetian art and history. You'll hear the tale of how St. Mark's became St. Mark's, a story that pivots on a kidnapping and a dangerous sea voyage! You'll also learn where the precious marbles decorating St. Mark's come from and much more.
Sights included:
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Pala d'Oro
- St. Mark's Basilica Crypt
- St. Mark's Square
What's included
- Individual headset
- Tour guide
- Skip-the-line ticket
- Tips (optional)
Meeting & pickup
Correr Museum (Museo Correr) in Piazza San Marco. Meet under the portico just outside the museum entrance. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts; your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- Unfortunately, due to the nature of this tour, it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers
Know in advance:
- Due to the religious nature of the Basilica, all individuals, regardless of gender, must cover their shoulders and knees. A scarf or shawl is acceptable. The tour operator cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort
- If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, the tour operator cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond control. No refund can be issued
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
- All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be cancelled. Name changes are not permitted
- Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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