Alone in St. Mark's Basilica: after hours tour

Free cancellation

Place: Venice

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

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Group tour

Small group

Do this because

Exclusive after-hours access to St. Mark's Basilica, Venice's most famous site
Feel privileged as a Basilica guard will unlock the doors for you to explore special areas
See the 43,000 square feet of illuminated mosaics; even more breathtaking lit up at night
Delve into the history of St. Mark's and of Venice with your enthusiastic, English-speaking guide

What to expect

See St. Mark’s without the lines or crowds. A Basilica guard will be there to unlock the doors just for Walks of Italy and its small groups of a maximum of 15 participants. It’s the ultimate VIP treatment, and the most exclusive way to visit St. Mark’s Basilica!

You’ll be able to skip all the lines—not only into the basilica but also to see the Pala d’Oro, the spectacular, Byzantine altarpiece that uses more than 1,900 gems!

Since you’re alone in the basilica with Walks groups only, you can even go where others, visiting during the day, can’t. Like the crypt, which the custodian unlocks for you: This is where the bones of St. Mark are said to actually be kept.

Nighttime is the best time to visit because that’s when the mosaics are at their most beautiful. All 43,000 square feet are lit up, glimmering and sparkling in the dark!

If just seeing the basilica this way wasn’t entrancing enough, there’s also your guide, an expert who’s passionate about Venetian art and history. You’ll hear the tale of how St. Mark’s became St. Mark’s, a story that pivots on a kidnapping and a dangerous sea voyage! You’ll learn where the precious marbles decorating St. Mark’s really come from.

A one-hour tour that will give you memories that will last a lifetime!

Sights included:

St. Mark's Basilica
Pala d'Oro
St. Marks' Basilica Crypt
St. Mark's Square

The maximum group size of this tour is 25 people or less
Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure
Due to the religious nature of the St. Mark's Basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. The local tour operator cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
Backpacks are prohibited inside St. Mark's Basilica
Occasionally St. Mark's Basilica is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities
After-hour access to St. Mark's Basilica after closing is included
This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers
Please note that photography is not permitted inside the Basilica
Please note that there may be a break of up to 2 hours between the Doge’s Palace tour and the exclusive After Hour visit, due to the temporary earlier closing time at the Doge’s Palace. Your guide in this case will provide bar/restaurant recommendations