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4 (145)

Location Icon Venice

St. Mark's Basilica: Skip-the-Line Ticket + Venice VR

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Overview

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Overview

Quotes Logo Discover the breathtaking beauty of Venice with the St. Mark's Cathedral Priority Ticket, AudioGuide + Venice Gallery experience. This tour lets visitors bypass the long lines and step inside the Golden Basilica, famous for its stunning mosaics made of pure gold.

Explore the five-domed cathedral at leisure with a detailed audio guide on a mobile phone. The audio guide reveals the history and hidden stories behind the many biblical scenes painted inside the basilica. Prepare to be amazed by the golden masterpieces of Byzantine art. Then, immerse yourself in Venice's history with a virtual reality experience at a dedicated gallery. Using a VR headset, travel through the centuries as Venice’s rich heritage comes to life. See Piazza San Marco transform over time and glide along the Grand Canal.

This experience includes skip-the-line access to the Basilica, a mobile audio guide, and a guidebook. Options with a live guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica or a combined tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace are also available. Please note that hotel pick-up/drop-off, earphones, and access to certain areas like the Pala d'Oro or St. Mark's Museum are not included and may require extra fees. Quotes Logo

Highlights

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Skip the Line: Bypass the long queues and head straight inside St. Mark's Basilica.

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Golden Basilica: Marvel at the breathtaking golden mosaics and Byzantine art.

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Venice VR Experience: Journey through Venice's history with an immersive virtual reality tour.

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Mobile Audio Guide: Learn about the Basilica's secrets with a detailed audio guide on your phone.

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Live Guided Option: Choose the option with a live guide for an even more in-depth experience.

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Venice Gallery: Visit the St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit

Sentiment Analysis

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Customers generally enjoyed the skip-the-line access and the VR experience, but some were surprised by extra costs and the lack of included earphones. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Customers loved skipping the long lines and getting right into St. Mark's Basilica.

    Positive Highlight Icon Many enjoyed the audio guide, finding it informative and helpful for exploring the Basilica.

    Positive Highlight Icon The virtual reality experience was a highlight, with many praising the immersive journey through Venice's history.

    Positive Highlight Icon Visitors appreciated the stunning mosaics and artwork inside the Basilica.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some found the extra costs for access to certain areas, like the Pala d'Oro, unexpected.

    Negative Highlight Icon A few mentioned that not having earphones included was inconvenient.

The Journey

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Golden Basilica

Step into the Golden Basilica, officially known as the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, a dazzling testament to Byzantine artistry and Venetian power. Marvel at its shimmering golden mosaics, a vast collection accumulated over centuries, depicting biblical scenes and the history of Venice. Explore the Pala d'Oro, an exquisite altarpiece encrusted with precious gems, and ascend to the terrace for panoramic views of St. Mark's Square. The Basilica stands as a symbol of Venice's rich cultural heritage and its historical connections to the Byzantine Empire, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the city's opulent past.

Know Before You Go

This experience includes skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica, a mobile audio guide to download on your own phone, a guidebook of St. Mark's Basilica (one per booking), and an optional live guided visit to the Basilica and Doge's Palace. It also includes a virtual reality journey exploring St. Mark's Square over the centuries at Venice Gallery. Not included are hotel pick-up and drop-off, earphones, access to the Pala d'Oro (extra fee on the spot), access to St. Mark's Museum (extra fee on the spot), live guide (unless the option is selected), and access to St. Mark's Basilica Terrace (extra fee on the spot).

Hot Tip

Consider bringing your own earphones to use with the audio guide. Also, be aware of potential extra costs for accessing certain areas within the Basilica, so you can budget accordingly.

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