The Golden Basilica

A guided tour in one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world: Saint Mark's Basilica!

On this tour, escorted by a Tour Guide prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Admire The Pala d'oro, exquisite example of the byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones; enjoy the view of the Treasury, a splendor of the religious art collected along the centuries.

At the end, included, but optional, you can have a trip by private boat to Murano Island, in a glass factory to see and touch one of the Venetian greatest arts. The return to San Marco is included. The duration of the trip to Murano is of about 2 hours.

The privileged entry and the special collaboration with the Curia of Venice allow us to avoid the queues!Audio-receiver device are included.

Some days, due to church services or exceptional high tides, the access may not be possible.

For the visit of the Cathedral is needed proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) and for security reasons backpacks are not allowed