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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Experience St. Mark's Basilica in Venice during an exclusive night tour that reveals its stunning blend of Western and Byzantine artistry. Explore the golden mosaics, the basilica’s crypt, and St. Mark's Square under the unique ambiance of evening hours. This guided journey offers a rare chance to uncover the history behind one of Venice's most remarkable landmarks.
Experience St. Mark's Basilica in Venice during an exclusive night tour that reveals its stunning blend of Western and Byzantine artistry. Explore the golden mosaics, the basilica’s crypt, and St. Mark's Square under the unique ambiance of evening hours. This guided journey offers a rare chance to uncover the history behind one of Venice's most remarkable landmarks.
Enjoy the intimacy of after-hours exploration as you gain exclusive access to one of the world’s most extraordinary churches after closing.
With your guide, learn the history of the Crypt, offering a peek into the Church's ancient foundations, while witnessing the charm of St. Mark's Square.
Don't miss the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece, gleaming under the night sky, before exploring the majestic Bell Tower and the 16th-century Marciana Library.
Upgrade for entry to the famous Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture that served as a seat of power for the Republic of Venice.
Fun fact: St. Mark's Basilica houses over 85,000 square feet of mosaic, equivalent to covering 1.5 American football fields.
Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Headset
Entry to Doge's Palace (optional)
Visitors exploring St. Mark's Basilica interior during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
This exclusive tour will take you through one of the most unique and awe-inspiring churches in the world: St. Mark's Basilica. Here you’ll get to see the unique mix of Western and Byzantine art. Your expert guide will even take you through the epic story of its construction.
Most importantly, during this after-hours tour, you will not only get to visit St. Mark's Square but also the church and its 43,000 square feet of golden mosaics. You will then descend into the crypt to see where some of Venice's most famous inhabitants are buried (when it isn't flooded). Then you will get to see the beautiful altar and the famous Pala d'Oro altarpiece with nearly 2,000 precious gems. All of this, without noisy crowds - what more can one ask for?
If you've chosen it as an option, you'll also get to see Doge's Palace, a historic landmark that served as the seat 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.
Accessibility
- The tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
Additional information
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You can only carry small bags as there is no luggage or coat check.
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On certain days there may be a short break between the visit to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica (never more than one hour). This may extend the overall length of the tour.
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Dress code: Wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees.
Sites Visited
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St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
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St. Mark's Basilica
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St. Mark's Crypt
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Pala d’Oro Altarpiece
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Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square (exterior)
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Marciana Library (exterior)
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Doge's Palace (optional)
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.
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