Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica Exclusive Night Tour with Ticket
ID: GYG882815-1387942
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy exclusive night access to St. Mark's Basilica with a pre-reserved ticket. Skip the crowds, explore hidden treasures, and admire the stunning mosaics in an intimate setting, guided by an expert.
Discover St. Mark's Basilica in Venice like never before—without the crowds and under the peaceful glow of night. Enjoy exclusive night access to St. Mark's Basilica with a pre-reserved ticket. This exclusive VIP tour gives you the opportunity to explore the basilica alone and experience its treasures in a quiet, intimate setting.
Begin your adventure at St. Mark’s Square with an expert guide, uncovering Venice’s rich history, culture, and political significance. Skip the lines and gain exclusive access to hidden areas as you step into St. Mark's Basilica under the soft glow of evening light.
Admire the stunning mosaics and architecture that make this basilica one of the world’s most famous religious sites. As your guide takes you through the basilica, you’ll learn about its history, from its beginnings as a small chapel to its current grand form.
Explore the basilica’s role in Venice’s politics and religion, and hear the stories behind its famous treasures, including the Pala d’Oro. Learn about the history of the life-sized Horses of Saint Mark and their ties to Istanbul.
On the first floor, see a mix of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance details. Watch the golden mosaics and altarpiece shine in the night, creating a beautiful light display showing off the basilica’s true beauty. This is a unique chance to see St. Mark’s Basilica at its most stunning—an unforgettable experience.
Step into the hidden underground crypts of the basilica, an exclusive area closed to the general public, where you can marvel at this lesser-known treasure of the basilica.
Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of one of Venice's most iconic landmarks, all in the serene, crowd-free atmosphere of the night.
Highlights
- Join an exclusive night tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and enjoy privileged access.
- Skip the crowds and discover Venice’s rich history on an exclusive guided tour.
- Explore the hidden treasures of the basilica under the glow of evening light.
- Marvel at the golden Pala d’Oro and discover the basilica's stunning mosaics.
- Admire the majestic bronze horses that stand guard over the basilica’s entrance.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Flash photography is not allowed inside the basilica.
• Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the basilica.
• The Basilica is a holy place; please wear clothing covering shoulders and knees.
• Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
• Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe”.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
