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Book tickets on Viator (opens in a new tab): Unusual Perspectives of St Mark's Basilica & optional Pala d'OroYou book and pay on viator.com. Inclusable may earn a commission.
4.2 / 5 from 17 reviews on Viator
- Per booking
- Up to 10 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Spanish
- Rating on Viator
- 4.2 / 5 · 17 reviews
About this tour
Enter St Mark's Basilica and, accompanied by an experienced local guide, raise your eyes to the ceiling and admire the glittering expanse of golden mosaics covering the vaults and domes.
During the visit you will discover masterpieces from the past and their interesting iconographic representations, such as the famous golden domes, the iconostasis, the ciborium and the main altar housing the tomb of St Mark the Evangelist.
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
The supplier hasn’t ticked Viator’s accessibility boxes for this tour, but describes wheelchair access in their own words below.
“Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meet your guide at Calle Larga dell'Ascension, behind Correr Museum, and proceed to the guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica.(pass by)
- 2
Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will discover the golden heart of St. Mark’s Basilica. You will marvel at the magnificent golden mosaics that decorate the interior and have the exclusive opportunity to admire the Pala d’Oro, a world-renowned Byzantine masterpiece adorned with thousands of gems and precious stones (included for those selecting the dedicated option)(45 min)
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
- Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay +an access fee.
Included
- Skip the Line access to St Mark’s Basilica main floor
- Guided tour
- Entry tickets to the Pala d'Oro (only included with the specific 'Basilica + Pala d’Oro' option)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Location & contact
- Area
- Venice
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr Museum
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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