A tour that will lead you to the discovery, via an exclusive itinerary not available to other visitors, of the magnificent and lesser known treasures of St Mark’s Basilica.
Info & Booking
The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. You’ll live it together with a Guide that will show you the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. You’ll be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, you will relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova. An unforgettable tour not to be missed!
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Tour departs Under the clock tower in St. Mark’s Square.
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Tour must be reserved with 2 working days advance.
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Tour lasts 1.15 hours
Availability:
Tour is available as follows:
- LOW SEASON:
- English: Tuesday to Saturday 11am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm and 4pm
- French: Wednesdays and Fridays 10am and 3pm
- Italian: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10am and 3pm
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HIGH SEASON:
- English:
- Monday: 10am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 4pm
- Tuesday: 11am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 4pm
- Wednesday: 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 3pm, 4pm
- Friday: 11am, 1:45pm, 4pm
- Saturday: 11am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 4pm
- French:
- Monday: 11am, 4pm
- Friday: 12:15pm, 3pm
- Italian:
- Tuesday: 10am, 3pm
- Friday: 10am
- Saturday: 10am, 3pm
Cancellation Policy:
Once a confirmation code has been assigned to your reservation, tour cannot be canceled nor refunded.
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The Treasures of St. Mark's Basilica
This tour will lead you on an exclusive itinerary not available to regular visitors. Follow your professional guide and see some of the magnificent and lesser known aspects of Saint Mark’s Basilica.
From the start of the visit you will feel privileged. You will be comfortably seated in the center of the Cathedral, where you'll hear an introduction of the thousand-year long history of Saint Mark's Cathedral in Venice.
After this taste of Saint Mark’s fascinating history, your visit will continue to locations usually closed to the public. This part of the tour will take you to the Baptistery and the Zen Chapel - built as a funerary chapel for Cardinal Giambattista Zen at the time of his death in1501, with mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Saint Mark - and to the Treasure of Saint Mark and the Golden Pall. The silver and gold Pala d'Oro is the high altar retable considered one of the most accomplished examples of Byzantine craftsmanship, and arguably one of the most precious objects in the world.