Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Priority Access
Meet your local guide in Piazza San Marco and discover during a 1-hour express tour, one of the symbols of the city.
This golden jewel will leave you speechless and you will never forget the feeling of being inside the most terrific basilica of Venice.
This is the Venetian heart of Catholicism that in Italy is part of everyday life. This extraordinary church preserves the body of Saint Mark and, the glory around him, created a real cult. Your local guide will tell you more about Mark the evangelist and his symbol that you can find everywhere in the city: the lion.
Options
Shared Tour ENG (2:00 PM)
Duration: 1 hour
What's included in Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Priority Access
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
Meet your guide in Piazza San Marco, under the blue clock Tower to start the guided tour!
Basilica di San Marco
Meet the local guide and start exploring the stunning world-famous St.Mark's basilica.
Inclusions
- Local licensed tour guide
- Skip-the-line ticket to the Saint Mark's Basilica
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This Tour runs rain or shine.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
- Please remember that you have to follow a precise dress code for the Basilica entrance: shoulders, knees and thighs need to be covered so please avoid short dresses, tank tops, shorts and hats (for men). It is not allowed to enter with large bags, animals, weapons, lighters and scissors
- Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.
- Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will be in Piazza San Marco at number 145. The exact location is under the arcade, under the blue clock tower. Next to the meeting place you'll see a money change. The guide will be at the meeting point holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written on it.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Meeting point Information: we kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance to ensure the timely departure of the tour. Please note that we will not contact you if you are not at the meeting point at the specified time or if you are late. In case of a no-show at the beginning of the activity, it will not be possible to join the group later, and no refund will be provided. - In case of delay: contact the emergency number +393274674179 - Cancellation policy: full refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24h before the activity - Please remember that you have to follow a precise dress code for the Basilica entrance: shoulders, knees and thighs need to be covered so please avoid short dresses, tank tops, shorts and hats (for men). It is not allowed to enter with large bags, animals, weapons, lighters and scissors. - Please note that, due to organizational reasons beyond our control and related to St. Mark’s Basilica, access to the Terraces is guaranteed only for bookings with a travel date up to June 30, 2025, and for those attending the guided tour in July 2025 if the tour was purchased before June 20, 2025. For more details, feel free to contact us.
