Landmarks

St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2024-09-24T15:30:00
End: 2024-09-24T16:30:00
Location: Venice

Tourists exploring the interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy with Skip-the-Line Tickets and Audio Guide

man listening to audio guide on the tour

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.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the stunning Byzantine architecture of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica with a hassle-free skip-the-line experience.
Armed with a multilingual audio guide, learn all about the basilica’s golden mosaics, which illustrate 800 hundred years of evolving artistic styles.
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.
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.
Fun fact: The bright, sparkling ceilings and dark marble floors in the basilica represent the contrast between life on heaven and earth.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
Audio guide in multiple languages
Digital map of the Basilica

Exclusions

Live guide
Smartphone
Headsets
Access to Pala d'Oro
Access to St. Mark's Museum

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

2.7

663 ratings

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202

Steven

3/5

Sep, 2024

Unaware of how far the pick up point was from the venue also price of audio guide was expensive compared to the audio guide available from the venue itself

Leonard

5/5

Sep, 2024

The basilica was beautiful, but in order to get a better idea of what it's all about, you should get the museum and terrace add on to the basic ticket.

Carolina

3/5

Sep, 2024

The ticket pickup place made me have to change the way to the basilica. It could be closer. The service was excellent. We were given a book with very interesting facts about Venice in general. The translation of the book lacks correction. For the audio guide you have to download an app and it did not always work well. If I wanted to take photos or video, I had to re-enter the app, download the map, etc.

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Holly

3/5

Aug, 2024

I was given the wrong qr code for another site and ended up needing to buy a guide at the basilica. I was not worried so much about cost, more about wasting time faffing and trying to get things to work.

Dan

4/5

Aug, 2024

Fairly straightforward to get the tickets, which was not too far from the venue. Skip the line tickets worked well and saved us a lot of queing, so generally pleased with the service.

Your experience

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.

Operating hours

St. Mark's Square

Monday	12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday	12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday	12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday	12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday	12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday	12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday	12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

St. Mark's Basilica

Monday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Tuesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Wednesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Thursday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Friday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Saturday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Sunday	02:00 PM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep your camera tucked away — photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
The museum on the upper floor is accessible by a lift or stair lifts.

Additional information

Strictly use earphones inside the basilica to enhance your audio guide experience and ensure a respectful visit.
The venue does not have a smartphone charging facility. Please charge your phone before your visit to enjoy an uninterrupted digital audio guide experience.
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.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.