St. Mark Basilica Escorted Ticket & VR History Intro

Summary Description

Explore St. Mark’s Golden Basilica with skip-the-line access, tour leader, and audioguide. Begin with a stunning VR intro to better admire the Basilica and St. Mark’s Square through the ages.

Highlights
  • Skip-the-line St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets.
  • Discover details with audioguide in the Basilica
  • Priority entry + on-site assistance
  • Witness 43,000 square feet of mosaics.
  • VR Intro: history and evolution of St. Mark’s Square
Description

Save time during your visit to Venice with a skip-the-line ticket to the popular St. Mark’s Basilica. Admire the hundreds of golden mosaics in the Basilica and learn details about the Byzantine art inside with your audio guide. 
 Download your audio guide to your mobile device and head to St. Mark’s Basilica to begin your tour. Breeze past the long lines and put in your headphones. Explore the five-domes and an array of artworks. Hear legends and stories surrounding this church which has stood for almost a 1.000 years.  
 Witness the dazzling effect of the 43,000 square feet of mosaics in the church. Take in the stunning marble inlay work on the floors. Soak up the atmosphere in the building that dominates St. Mark’s Square.  Stunning Intro VR: discover the history and evolution of St. Mark’s Square through the centuries.

Included / Excluded
  • • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • • Audio guide (downloadable app)
  • • Escorted St. Mark's Basilica visit
  • • Virtual reality journey of St. Mark's Square
  • Earphones
  • live commentary
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • • The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard), €24.00 per person 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.
  • You will need to download an application on your smartphone in order to access the audio guide
  • For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
Know Before You Go
  • • The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard), €24.00 per person 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.
  • • The escorted visit (if option is selected) is in English, for the other languages it will be provided an audioguide
  • • If you don't arrive at the time slot selected, you will lose your ticket
  • • For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing
St. Mark's Basilica Ticket + audioguide and VR RETAIL PRICE
Adult (18 - 64 years) N/A
Child (5 - 11 years) N/A
Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

About operator:

Venice Tours is a local Venetian company specializing in authentic, high-quality travel experiences in Venice. With over 100 curated tours and more than 500,000 customers annually, we’re a trusted name for anyone looking to discover Venice from the inside.

From historic walking tours to magical gondola rides, Venice Tours offers a diverse portfolio of experiences, available on major platforms like Booking.com, Expedia, GetYourGuide, Viator, TripAdvisor, Tiqets, and directly on our official website.

Why Choose Us
Local Expertise: Born and based in Venice, we guide visitors through its romantic alleys, majestic palaces, and lively squares with true insider knowledge.
Ongoing Experience: Thanks to our exclusive mobile apps, the experience continues even after the tour ends—offering hidden tips, exclusive deals, and local insights.
Strategic Presence: Our offices are open 365 days a year and located in Piazza San Marco, Rialto and Piazzale Roma, with multilingual staff always ready to assist.
Tech-Driven: We leverage cutting-edge technology for seamless operations and an enhanced customer journey.


Basic Information
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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