Exclusive Alone In St. Mark's Basilica After Hours

Highlights

  • Unique opportunity to be alone in St. Mark’s Basilica

  • Exclusive tour with access outside of opening hours

  • Includes areas not usually visited, including the Pala d’Oro

  • Great way to experience the basilica without lines or crowds

  • Small groups of only 25 people per guide.

Summary

Explore one of the most famous sites in Venice and one of the world’s most magnificent churches without the lines or crowds. 

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
25
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€88.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€79.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Commentary
English

Why take this tour?

Explore St Mark’s Basilica without the crowds on an after-hours tour, and enjoy an optional visit to Doge's Palace, if you wish. Inside St Mark’s Basilica, admire treasured mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, and then follow your guide into the crypt where St Mark himself is believed to rest.

What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)

  • Headset

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

  • 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. Walks 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, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.

  • This tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • Due to the religious nature of St. Mark's Basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering St. Mark's. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

  • Large bags and backpacks cannot be brought into St. Mark's Basilica.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible.

  • Photography is not permitted inside the Basilica.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Pricing

EXCLUSIVE ALONE IN ST. MARK'S BASILICA AFTER HOURS PRICING VALID FROM NOV 1ST, 2024, TO OCTOBER 31ST, 2025. EXCEPT JANUARY 1ST TO FEBRUARY 28TH 2025

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€98.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€94.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00

EXCLUSIVE ALONE IN ST. MARK'S BASILICA AFTER HOURS PRICING VALID FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2025

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€88.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€79.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.