Saint Mark's Basilica at Night: Private Visit
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Saint Mark's Basilica at Night: Private Visit

By Through Eternity Tours
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There’s nothing quite like seeing Venice bathed in moonlight. As night descends on the city’s twinkling canals, the captivating charms of the Serenissima have to be seen to be believed. On this special night tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica, we’ll have the rare chance to visit Venice’s extraordinary cathedral after dark, getting up close and personal with the church's spectacular artworks without the crowds. In the company of an expert guide you’ll learn all about the story of Saint Mark and the history of Venice, as well as how the basilica rose to become the city’s most iconic landmark. Come face-to-face with the precious Pala d’Oro, and gaze up at the basilica’s world-famous mosaics, beautifully illuminated by state-of-the-art lighting. On our exclusive tour we’ll also get to visit the crypt, final resting place of the patriarchs of Venice.
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Ages 6-99
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English, Italian
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Exclusive Night Entrance to Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Expert, English-Speaking Private Guide
  • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
  • Entry/Admission - Venice
What's not included
  • Food and Beverages
  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
  • Gratuities (optional)


Start:
  • Museo Correr, P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
    Your guide will meet you in front of the Correr Museum located at the west end the Piazza di San Marco. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
End:
  • Saint Mark's Basilica, P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31810P72

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • As this is a walking tour with steps and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
  • Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
  • Availability of timed entrances to St. Mark's Basilica is limited and tour start time may vary between 7:00pm and 9:30pm. We recommend flexibility when booking this tour as the start time may change.
  • 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 visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31810P72

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AU$547.48
per adult (price varies by group size)
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  • P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
    Your guide will meet you in front of the Correr Museum located at the west end the Piazza di San Marco. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
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  • P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
About the operator
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  • Timsgreene
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful tour
    Our guide was on time and very cordial. The art of the city is amazing but was made all the more incredible by the knowledge and insight of the tour guide. Helped us understand the stories the art was telling and how the artist was conveying the message to the viewer. Excellent
    Written 11 October 2024
  • tnfowler
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Venice- St Marks Square
    Saint Marks Square and the Basilica were just amazing. Basilica is a historical beauty and the square has a lot to offer. We sat at a table and had wine and light snacks and people watched. So relaxing especially with the music. If you go out of the square into the side streets there is wonderful little restaurants and pubs with great food.
    Written 1 June 2024
  • F7107ALmelaniek
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    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    St. Mark's after hours
    Our guide Hazel was extremely knowledgeable. We received a tour of St Mark's basilica with access to beautiful artwork and artifacts which I'm sure is not available during daytime hours. Hazel did an amazing job of calling our attention to certain features and explaining the chronology of various styles and placing them in historical context. The only reason I'm not giving this tour a 5 is that the description and length of time seemed to change between the time I booked it and the time we went. I seem to remember catacombs being included when we booked and that the tour would be 2 hours or perhaps longer. We did not see catacombs and the tour was 1.5 hours. We were exhausted anyway so we didn't mind. Not sure what happened with the catacombs. It would be nice to notify customers beforehand if you're going to change the itinerary.
    Written 17 May 2024
  • piersy2020
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    the only way to go!
    this is the best way to see st marks. no crowds, quiet, light show, great guide (emanuel). fantastic access the only way to go!
    Written 2 October 2023
  • Tonia M
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible evening tour of St Marks Basilica
    Our tour guide Beatrice was incredible. She was friendly and took the time to make sure our questions were answered before we moved to the next item. Her commentary was engaging and you could tell she was truly passionate about the subject. My nephews and I were very pleased with the tour and how excited she was to share her experience and knowledge with us. I’ve been to Venice before but this was my first evening tour of St Marks. I highly recommend this tour as it is after hours, has limited guests and is much more personal.
    Written 17 August 2023
  • 600rochelleg
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best guide ever
    Of course, the magic of the basilica at night. But my tour guide was THE BEST PART. Soooo knowledgeable and also clearly passionate about her subject matter. Friendly, kind, patient. The best guide ever.
    Written 31 July 2023
  • T3550HDadamb
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    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Educational, interesting, and a great way to skip the lines
    The tour was insightful and interesting. It was beautiful to see the Basilica at night, and without having to stand in any lines. We were a little reluctant to spend 2hrs on the tour, but it ended up being about 90 minutes - which was plenty of time. Our tour guide was very knowledgable, but had a very strong accent, which made it difficult at times to understand what she was saying. It was a great experience.
    Written 12 June 2023
  • 360kellyz
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best way to really see the cathedral
    Meeting Gabriella was easy, right at the entrance of Musee Correr as indicated, she held a Through Eternity sign and flag. We each received headsets and set off on the tour. We strolled through St Marks square slowly learning of the history of all buildings on the plaza, then took a narrated visual tour of the exterior of the Bascillica and Doges Palace. Fascinating history shared. The tour of the interior of the cathedral was breathtaking, quiet to hear a pin drop, first dark then lit, cellar tour and altar was well. Part walling part sitting. Gabrielle was a fantastic guide, easy to understand with encyclopedic knowledge. Parents, 3 kids 20, 18 and 13 all enjoyed. Tour lasted ~ 1 hr 45 min, and then we hit one of the restaurants with live music on the plaza. Great evening!
    Written 27 May 2023
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