The Exclusive Private Tour of Saint Mark's Basilica After Hours is an incredibly special tour of this iconic Church, after it has officially closed its doors to the general public. The crowds will have gone, and the custodians will reopen the doors exclusively for you. This privileged access tour will leave you as the only witnesses of the Golden Church of Venice in the magic of night. In your private group, a professional expert guide will lead you on an incredibly intimate journey through the magic of the Basilica as evening has fallen and it is only for your eyes to witness. In the quiet of night, its incredible splendour will shine as the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics will light up in an astounding light show. Get up close to the Pala d'Oro, and descend into the mysterious crypt. Again, only for you to see and experience! This is guaranteed to be a truly unique, dramatic, once in a life-time experience, that you will surely never forget.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Exclusive After Hours access to Saint Mark's Basilica
✔ Get up close to the Pala d’Oro and descend into the crypt
✔ Private Tour with a top levels professional expert guide
✔ Only tour allowed in the Basilica after hours!
✔ See a magnificent light show on the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics
✖ gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The meeting point is In front of Museo Correr in Piazza San Marco, right across from the Basilica of San Marco. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Piazza San Marco
The Exclusive Private Tour of Saint Mark's Basilica After Hours is an incredibly special tour of this iconic Church after it has officially closed its doors to the general public. Begin by meeting your guide in Piazza San Marco, Venice's most iconic square. Learn all about its history and architecture as you feel the quieting energy of the city as it slows and darkens into the evening hours.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Basilica di San Marco
Now, the crowds will have gone, and the custodians will reopen the Basilica's doors exclusively for you. This privileged access tour will leave you as the only witnesses of the Golden Church of Venice in the magic of night. In your private group, a professional expert guide will lead you on an incredibly intimate journey through the magic of the Basilica as evening has fallen and it is only for your eyes to witness. In the quiet of night, its incredible splendour will shine as the thousands of square feet of golden mosaics will light up in an astounding light show. Again, only for you to see. This is guaranteed to be a truly unique, dramatic, once in a life-time experience, that you will surely never forget.
Duration: 1.3333333333333 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please Note: due to these unprecedented times and unexpected regulation changes, some areas may not be accessible if the venue can not guarantee social distancing for that part of the tour.
• 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
