St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour with Optional Doge's Palace, Venice
St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour with Optional Doge's Palace, Venice
Duration: Varies (1.5 hours to 3 hours)
Varies (1.5 hours to 3 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour with Optional Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy, and experience an exclusive visit to one of the world’s most unique churches known for its blend of Western and Byzantine art. Your expert guide will lead you through the fascinating history behind its construction while revealing 43,000 square feet of golden mosaics during this after-hours tour. You'll also have the chance to explore St. Mark's Square and descend into the crypt where Venice’s most famous inhabitants are buried when it isn't flooded.
Explore St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour with Optional Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy, and experience an exclusive visit to one of the world’s most unique churches known for its blend of Western and Byzantine art. Your expert guide will lead you through the fascinating history behind its construction while revealing 43,000 square feet of golden mosaics during this after-hours tour. You'll also have the chance to explore St. Mark's Square and descend into the crypt where Venice’s most famous inhabitants are buried when it isn't flooded.
Gain exclusive access after closing hours for an intimate exploration of one of the world’s most excellent churches.
Your guide will reveal the history and charm of St. Mark's Square while offering insights into the Crypt’s ancient foundations.
Witness the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece gleaming under the night sky, then explore the majestic Bell Tower and 16th-century Marciana Library.
St. Mark's Basilica is home to over 85,000 square feet of mosaic, covering an area equivalent to 1.5 American football fields.
Access to St. Mark's Basilica after its closure
Guidance from an English-speaking local expert
An expertly guided walking tour experience
Use of a headset during the tour
Admission to Doge’s Palace (optional)
Individual Costs
Visitors exploring St. Mark's Basilica interior during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Your Experience
Experience an exclusive tour through St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the world’s most unique and awe-inspiring churches. Your expert guide will lead you on a journey through its rich blend of Western and Byzantine art while sharing the epic tale of its construction.
- The after-hours visit allows exploration beyond just St. Mark's Square to include 43,000 square feet filled with golden mosaics within the church itself.
- Descend into the crypt where you’ll find burials of Venice’s most famous figures (weather permitting).
- You'll also have the chance to admire the stunning altar and Pala d'Oro altarpiece, adorned with nearly 2,000 precious gems—all in a serene setting without crowds.
As an optional addition, you can explore Doge's Palace. This historic site was once at the heart of Venetian political power for centuries.
Visitors inside St. Mark's Basilica during an exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Mosaic ceiling of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice during an exclusive after-hours tour.
Visitors exploring St. Mark's Basilica interior during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Visitors inside St. Mark's Basilica during an exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Mosaic ceiling of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice during an exclusive after-hours tour.
Tour group inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, admiring ornate interior after hours.
The tour is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Additional information
- Tourists are advised to carry only small bags as there's no luggage or coat check available.
- A brief pause, typically less than an hour, might occur between visiting the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica on certain days, possibly extending your tour time slightly.
Appropriate attire is required: clothing that covers shoulders and knees is recommended for entry to all sites.
Sites Visited
- Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square)
- St. Mark's Basilica
- The Crypt of St. Mark
- Pala d’Oro Altarpiece
- Bell Tower at Piazza San Marco (exterior view only)
- Marciana Library (viewed from the outside)
Optional visit to Doge’s Palace
St. Mark's Basilica exterior at night during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Visitors on an exclusive tour inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, admiring the ornate interior.
Tour group inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, admiring ornate interior after hours.
St. Mark's Basilica exterior at night during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Visitors on an exclusive tour inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, admiring the ornate interior.
Book your tour in advance during peak season to secure a spot and avoid sold-out sessions.
Carry only small bags as there's no luggage or coat check available at the venue.
If you're interested in visiting multiple attractions, consider starting with St. Mark's Basilica since tours might include breaks between sites that could extend your visit time.
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