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

New TourSkip the Line

Skip-the-line, admire the opulent interior, take in the view from above, and explore the museum!

4.75

(8)

1h

Max 30 Guests

Searching for the best way to visit St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice and its Terraces, skipping the long lines? With secured, skip-the-line tickets, and an expert guide to lead you through the world-famous cathedral, this is the ultimate way to experience Venice’s captivating St. Mark’s Basilica! From the first floor, meander through the Basilica’s Museum, followed by a visit to the cathedral’s Terrace, where you’ll admire a panoramic view of St. Mark’s Square.

To begin exploring the enchanting St. Mark’s Basilica, head to your designated meeting point in Campo San Zaccaria, at the shop located opposite the Church of San Zaccaria. Your friendly guide will be waiting to meet you, along with your group of fellow travelers. Once everyone has gathered, your guide will provide you with personal headsets so that you don’t miss out on any key information during the tour!

After admiring the Basilica’s magnificent exterior and learning more about its u...

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Professional English-speaking guide

Basilica skip-the-line tickets

1-hour guided tour

Basilica's Terrace

Byzantine mosaics

Basilica Museum

Guide gratuities

Hotel pickup

Meeting point in Campo Zaccaria Square

Begin your immersive journey at the heart of Venice, right in front of St. Mark's Basilica. ​

Basilica’s ornate exterior​

Marvel at the ornate exterior of St. Mark's Basilica, where your guide highlights the intricate design reflecting both Eastern and Western influences. Appreciate the fusion of cultures that has shaped Venice over the centuries.​

Skip-the-line tickets​

Utilize your skip-the-line tickets to breeze past the long queues of tourists, ensuring swift entry into the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica. Maximize your time with immediate access to the opulent interior.​

1-hour guided visit​

Embark on an exploration of the opulent cathedral as your expert guide narrates fascinating tales of Venice's rich history. ​

Byzantine art and architecture​

Delve into the living testament of Byzantine art as your guide unveils the artistic prowess of the era. St. Mark's Basilica stands as a masterpiece, reflecting the cultural and artistic heritage of Venice.​

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You will meet your guide in Campo San Zaccaria, 4683/G. Check-in with our staff at the shop located opposite the Church of San Zaccaria.

We suggest wearing comfortable clothes, appropriate to the season. Please keep in mind that the Basilica is a religious site, so knees and shoulders should be covered during the visit.

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Never found the guide

Gary Braddock

Verified Review

March 25, 2025

We walked around for 45 minutes looking for the meeting place and never found our guide with a red Tour Guide flag. We only reason I gave one star is because when we found the ticket office they gave us Skip The Line tickets so we could visit St Marks Basilica on our own. We stick had to pay extra to access the terraces even though it had been included in our tour purchase.

Donald Durand

Verified Review

October 20, 2024

Good care of guests. Worked to make this a positive experience.

Lizzette Delarosa

Verified Review

October 17, 2024

Fast and Quiet, but still good

Adam Hukill

Verified Review

August 10, 2024

Ourr tour guide was fast, and a little too quiet (even with the headsets), from the meeting spot we zoomed through the streets of Venice to the Basilica - barely keeping sight of our guide at times. Once inside though, she was very informative, and the tour in general was enjoyable, I just wish she'd been a little louder.

Crowded and Stuffy

Matina Curtis

Verified Review

July 24, 2024

We aborted early, didn’t get to the terrace, if you like architectural detail and symbolic explanations of every saint then this is for you, standing in one spot for so much time, navigating crowds wasn’t for us, we left 45mins into it, and could see it was havoc getting to the terrace, only good thing is skip the line.

A Mesmerizing Basilica

stoyanka zlateva

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June 23, 2024

One expects St Mark's to be beautiful. But the reality was mesmerizing--glittering, uplifting, bridging east and west, its triumphal horses linking civilizations. A wonderful experience further enhanced by the expertise of our guide

Gary Elkins

Verified Review

May 24, 2024

Saint Marks

Charles Anderson

Verified Review

April 08, 2024

Good tour it was a Monday,,,, still a lot of people inside!!!! From when you get in till the exit or going to the museum. A lot of people,, slow to hardly moving. Did get to go upstairs and on the exterior balcony!!!! Kind of what I wanted, My loss of one star,,, they should make the tour time longer,,, if the place is jam packed!!! Anyway

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