St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour in Venice with Access to Terraces

After admiring the Basilica’s magnificent exterior and learning more about its unique architecture, it will be time to head inside. With your skip-the-line tickets in hand, breeze past the long line of tourists as you swiftly enter the world-famous church. With your knowledgeable guide leading the way, roam through the incredibly ornate cathedral, learning about its rich history along the way. Marvel at the shimmering, golden mosaics and marble inlays that line its interior, before following your guide to the first floor of the Basilica.

From here, wander through the cathedral’s fascinating museum. Finally, your guide will lead you to the Basilica’s Terrace, where you’ll take in an unparalleled view of St. Mark’s Square.

Your tour ends here, though you’re free to continue exploring the lively St. Mark’s Square at your leisure!

St. Mark’s Basilica Tour Description

Your 1-hour tour includes:

• Professional tour guide

• Skip-the-line entrance tickets

• Personal headsets so you don’t miss any information!

• Explore the Basilica’s interior and learn about its history

• Visit the Basilica’s Terrace and Museum

• Marvel at the light created by the Basilica’s golden mosaics

Meet Your Guide

Your immersive journey through one of the world’s most captivating cathedrals begins at Campo San Zaccaria, just a 2-minute stroll from Saint Mark’s Square, where St. Mark’s Basilica is located. Here, your professional guide will be waiting to greet you, along with your lively group of fellow travelers. Before heading into the stunning church, your helpful guide will hand out headsets so that you don’t miss out on any fun facts about the cathedral. Once your group members are ready and everyone has their personal headsets, it’s time for you adventure to begin!

Admire the Basilica’s Exterior

Your tour begins outside, where you’ll admire the Basilica’s ornate exterior and intricate design. As your guide will point out, both Eastern and Western influences are evident in the cathedral’s unique architecture. This fusion reflects the historical confluence of cultures that has shaped Venice over the centuries.

After taking in the Basilica’s magnificent exterior, use your skip-the-line tickets to cruise right past the long line of tourists waiting to make their way inside the breathtaking church.

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica

Once inside the opulent cathedral, your expert guide will tell fascinating tales of Venice’s rich history. You’ll also hear stories about Saint Mark himself, whose remains are held within the Basilica. As you learn about the Basilica’s fascinating past, you’ll be mesmerized by the golden mosaics and marble inlays that encompass its interior.

St. Mark's Basilica is a living testament to the artistic prowess of the Byzantine era, and is revered as a masterpiece of Byzantine art.

Visit the Terrace and Museum

For the final leg of your tour, follow your guide to the Basilica’s first floor. Take in a majestic view of the Basilica’s glimmering, golden mosaics, before moving on to the cathedral’s museum. As you wander through the alluring St. Mark’s Museum, your knowledgeable guide will continue to detail the incredible stories behind this world-famous cathedral.

Finally, your guide will lead you to the Terrace, where you’ll be met with an awe-inspiring view of St. Mark’s Square. Capture the spectacular view with your camera as your local guide points out key landmarks and iconic sights in the distance.

Your tour ends inside the Basilica, following your visit to the Terrace, though you’re free to continue exploring the vibrant square at your leisure!