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Guided Tour to Saint Mark's Basilica with Pala d'Oro in Venice

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Guided Tour to Saint Mark's Basilica with Pala d'Oro in Venice

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Enjoy Skip-the-line to St. Mark’s Basilica with a professional tour guided. You’ll discover the art and architecture of the most important and magnificent cathedral in Venice. Full of gold and art masterpieces, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1986 with a fascinating history of La Serenissima.

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Walk your way to the entrance of the Cathedral, and skip the line at the entrance to the cathedral. Inside this Golden Basilica, the guide will explain to you the famous fact about the incredible golden mosaics and the masterpieces of Byzantine art which you’ll be awed by! Byzantine arts are a unique artwork in Italy and mosaics are found in the church’s atrium, you’ll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide will show you the represented biblical scenes from the Old Testaments, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

The guide will also point out a treasury view which is a splendour of religious art collections over the centuries, where you’ll admire the altarpiece of Pala d’Oro an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones. As you feast your eyes with treasures, the guide will narrate the history of this Byzantine artwork and the story behind each of them.

This tour will end at the museum, it’ll be a hassle-free and not overwhelming tour. Our professional guides will guide you through, a perfect balance between art, architecture, and history. however, you are also welcome to stay back after the tour ends to visit the museum.

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Highlights
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Admire St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world
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Embark on a 50 minutes tour with a professional experienced guide for art and history lovers. Feed your eyes
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Admire the Pala d'Oro and the Basilica: a splendour of religious art collected over the centuries

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Officially certified guide
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Radio system to hear the guide
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Ticket and reservation to St Mark's Basilica and Pala d’Oro
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Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to or from attractions
Entrance tickets to the attractions not mentioned under inclusions

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the Colonna di San Marco in Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia.

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Please be present at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delay.


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Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
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The attraction is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
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The skip-the-line access is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management).
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Photography is not allowed only inside the Cathedral.
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The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).
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A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums (no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women).
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A refusal of entry due to an inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.
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For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica.
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Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
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Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run.
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Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
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There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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Recommended to carry a Passport, ID card or a Digital copy of an Identity Document.
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Recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
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