
St. Mark's Basilica: Exclusive After-Hours Entry + Guided Tour

About
Meet your guide at St. Mark’s Square for an after-hours visit to St. Mark’s Basilica. Listen to stories about Venice and St. Mark’s history, including how the basilica acquired its relics through a 9th-century event.
Watch a custodian unlock the basilica’s doors for you to enter. Instead of crowded spaces and noise, walk through the basilica in peace. Explore areas usually closed during the day, such as the crypt believed to hold St. Mark’s bones. Notice the walls marked by past floods that affected Venice. This unique access allows you to see parts of the basilica that visitors miss during the day.
What's Included
- Skip the line ticket for St.Mark’s Basilica
- Guided tour of St.Mark’s Basilica
- After closing entrance
- Headset to hear the guide
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Must Know
- Photography is not permitted inside the basilica
- Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Good to Know
- If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible.
- Large bags and backpacks cannot be brought into St. Mark’s Basilica
Instructions
On-site usage
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts
- Show your smartphone voucher to the guide at the meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum, holding a green Walks sign
After your visit
- Due to the religious nature of the basilica, all individuals, regardless of gender, must cover their shoulders and knees
Meeting Point
Get There
Piazza San Marco 328, Venice
30100
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancel for free until 1 day before your visit date and get a full refund.
Free Cancellation
Cancel for free until 1 day before your visit date and get a full refund.
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