Experience the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica with the convenience of skip-the-line tickets and explore the historic gem with an insightful audio guide.
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Immerse yourself in the stunning Byzantine architecture of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica with a hassle-free skip-the-line experience.
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Armed with a multilingual audio guide, learn all about the basilica’s golden mosaics, which illustrate 800 hundred years of evolving artistic styles.
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Explore the Zen Chapel to learn about Saint Mark's life, then proceed to the atrium, where mosaics of Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, and animals await.
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Stop by the treasury to marvel at its collection of sacred relics featuring intricate hardstone vessels, a rock crystal jug, and a turquoise glass bowl.
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Fun fact: The bright, sparkling ceilings and dark marble floors in the basilica represent the contrast between life on heaven and earth.
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Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
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Audio guide in multiple languages
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Digital map of the Basilica
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Live guide
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Smartphone
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Headsets
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Access to Pala d'Oro
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Access to St. Mark's Museum
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, France, United Kingdom and over 42 countries have loved this experienceSauro
Feb, 2025
Quick and easy access to the Basilica. Use of the application on mobile really simple and effective. I highly recommend the experience.View original review in Italian
Karin
Feb, 2025
It would be good if the description was also in German. Then I would have understood better how to collect the tickets. But everything was also possible in English.View original review in German
Raffaella
Mar, 2025
Everything went very well. I was a little worried because I was not familiar with this site and had read in a review that the tickets sold were not valid. Actually just follow the directions and go to pick up the physical tickets at a store near St. Mark's where they give out tickets with a QR code that is then scanned at the turnstiles and works perfectly. The audio guide must be downloaded to your phone. The advice is to download it outside St. Mark's because inside it does not pick up and you cannot use it. Tickets are purchased for a specific time but you can actually get in the entire hour before: our tickets for example were for 10:30 and we were able to validate them as early as 9:45, unexpectedly making up some timeView original review in ItalianElla
Mar, 2025
Hosts were easy to find and helpful with downloading and setting up the audio guide app. The app itself did not work right and kept crashing and glitching, we ended up just ditching it and enjoying the church without it. Tickets were easy to access and process was seamless.
Otto
Mar, 2025
We didn't have to queue up at the ticket counter s. Zachariasen an employee actively approached us and issued us the tickets.View original review in German
Discover golden wonders
With the convenience of skip-the-line access, immerse yourself in the splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica, known as the ‘Golden Basilica’ for its dazzling mosaic panels made of pure gold.
Admire the Basilica’s exterior, adorned with arches and turrets, and marvel at its 43,000 square feet of golden mosaic art. Take a closer look at the mosaics, which showcase parts of Saint Mark’s life and biblical representations. Observe the intricate marble inlays on the floors, marble pillars, and the Basilica’s distinctive small windows. Soak in the striking gold and blue hues of the ceiling mosaics. At the atrium, keep an eye out for mosaics of Adam and Eve spending time in the Garden of Eden.
Artistic tales
With an audio guide as your compass, listen to captivating stories and legends about the scenes depicted in the mosaics, as well as the colorful embellishments, statues, and animal paintings. Make sure to stop by the treasury, where you'll find an impressive collection of Byzantine art, including intricate metalwork, enamel pieces, and exquisite hardstone carvings. As you continue your tour, feel free to sit on a bench and soak in the beauty of this architectural marvel at your own pace.
What's not allowed
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Keep your camera tucked away — photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
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Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
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The museum on the upper floor is accessible by a lift or stair lifts.
Additional information
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Strictly use earphones inside the basilica to enhance your audio guide experience and ensure a respectful visit.
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The venue does not have a smartphone charging facility. Please charge your phone before your visit to enjoy an uninterrupted digital audio guide experience.
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Luggage is not permitted inside the Basilica. You can use the luggage storage at Piazzetta dei Leoncini, which is located just a few meters away.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please refer to your final voucher for the meeting point details & specific instructions.
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