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St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
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Highlights

  • 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.

Your Experience

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.

Inclusions

  • 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)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • You will receive the meeting point details on the final voucher once you have placed your booking.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

The tour is not wheelchair-accessible.

You can only carry small bags as there is no luggage or coat check. 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. Dress code: Wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees.

St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) St. Mark's Basilica St. Mark's Crypt Pala d’Oro Altarpiece Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square (exterior) Marciana Library (exterior) Doge's Palace (optional)

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