Venice Saint Mark Basilica Only Express Tour

Venice, Italy

1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English

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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

Basilica di San Marco

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza San Marco

30 minutes • Admission 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