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Venice Saint Mark Basilica Only Express Tour

Venice, Italy
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Avoid long lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets to Venice’s most famous icon, St. Mark’s Basilica. Follow your guide through the basilica’s Byzantine mosaics, listening to informative commentary about the history of this Italian city and the vibrant culture that has emerged from it. Your tour also includes a visit to a glass factory to watch a glass-blowing demo by a Venetian master.
  • Enjoy a walking tour of St. Mark's Square and Basilica
  • Skip the long lines at St. Mark’s Basilica with priority admission
  • Watch a glass-blowing demo by a Venetian master
  • Learn about the city’s rich history and culture from your guide

What's Included

  • Professional guide for 1 hour
  • Skip the line ticket for St. Mark Basilica
  • Headset to hear the guide (Groups more than 8)
  • Access to Glass Demo Factory at St. Mark Square.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Clock Tower
    P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

    Meet your host under the blue Clock Tower at the corner of St. Mark's Basilica, next to Bar Americano. The host will be holding a blue flag and wearing a yellow vest.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Clock Tower, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Itinerary

1

Basilica di San Marco

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Piazza San Marco

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate, if we do not reach this minimum there is a possibility the tour will be cancelled and customers refunded
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, not suitable for those with limited mobility
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • The group is up to 20 people
  • If you arrive late you might loose the entrance or a part of the tour
  • Please note:Your tour includes a Murano Blowing glass demo held true venetian master in a Blowing Glass Factory.
  • Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person. All additional charges are considered administrative costs
  • The tour runs in all weather conditions. Please note that during certain times of the year, high tide may occur. In that case, raised walkways are set up to allow access and disposable shoe covers can be purchased in front of the entrance.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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