Venice St. Mark's Basilica - The Legacy of the Roman Empire™
Overview
Skip the long line and enter in the breathtaking Golden Basilica, so called because of hundreds of mosaics made by pure gold!
The high detailed audio commentary will explain the history of the five-domes cathedral and its uncountable artworks on your mobile phone. Find out secrets and mysteries behind the many biblical scenes painted inside.
Admire the golden masterpiece of byzantine art. This view will leave you speechless!
Step into the heart of Venice with an immersive virtual reality experience inside a dedicated gallery. With your VR headset, journey through centuries of Venetian history as the city’s rich heritage unfolds around you. Watch Piazza San Marco evolve through time and glide along the Grand Canal, where tradition and innovation converge in a vivid encounter with the past. Enjoy this captivating perspective on Venice’s past—blending emotion, innovation, and storytelling in an unforgettable setting.
What's Included
- Venice Gallery : St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit (if the option is selected)
- Priority Entrance Tickets to St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
- Ticket to St. Maria Assunta in Torcello Island (included with Basilica Ticket)
- Ticket to St. Maria della Salute Basilica Sacresty (included with Basilica Ticket))
- Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries (if the option is selected)
- Mobile audio guide (to download on your own mobile)
- Live Guided visit to the St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Earphones
- Live guide (depends on the selected option)
Meeting Location
Calle de le Rasse
4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with Terrace access or with Pala d'Oro access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- If you don't arrive at the timeslot selected, you loose the ticket.
- For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please contact us
- THIS VOUCHER IS NOT THE TICKET ENTRY
- St. Mark’s Basilica: Exterior Guided Tour (Entry Ticket Not Included) - This option includes a guided tour of the Basilica's exterior only. If you wish to visit the interior on your own, you may purchase an entry ticket for €10.00 per person by scanning the QR code located outside the entrance.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- If you choose the Basilica Express Guided Tour option, the hosted visit to St. Mark's Basilica is provided in English. An audio guide is available in French, Spanish, Italian, and German.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Venice Gallery : St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit (if the option is selected).
- Priority Entrance Tickets to St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected).
- Ticket to St. Maria Assunta in Torcello Island (included with Basilica Ticket).
- Ticket to St. Maria della Salute Basilica Sacresty (included with Basilica Ticket)).
- Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries (if the option is selected).
- Mobile audio guide (to download on your own mobile).
- Live Guided visit to the St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected).
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off.
- Earphones.
- Live guide (depends on the selected option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice St. Mark's Basilica - The Legacy of the Roman Empire™ is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice St. Mark’s Basilica – The Legacy of the Roman Empire™ will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Venice Gallery : St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit (if the option is selected)
- Priority Entrance Tickets to St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
- Ticket to St. Maria Assunta in Torcello Island (included with Basilica Ticket)
- Ticket to St. Maria della Salute Basilica Sacresty (included with Basilica Ticket))
- Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St. Mark's Square over the centuries (if the option is selected)
- Mobile audio guide (to download on your own mobile)
- Live Guided visit to the St. Mark's Basilica (if the option is selected)
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Earphones
- Live guide (depends on the selected option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with Terrace access or with Pala d'Oro access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- If you don't arrive at the timeslot selected, you loose the ticket.
- For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please contact us
- THIS VOUCHER IS NOT THE TICKET ENTRY
- St. Mark’s Basilica: Exterior Guided Tour (Entry Ticket Not Included) - This option includes a guided tour of the Basilica's exterior only. If you wish to visit the interior on your own, you may purchase an entry ticket for €10.00 per person by scanning the QR code located outside the entrance.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- If you choose the Basilica Express Guided Tour option, the hosted visit to St. Mark's Basilica is provided in English. An audio guide is available in French, Spanish, Italian, and German.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
