Alone in St. Mark's Basilica: After Hours Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Alone in St. Mark's Basilica: After Hours Tour

4.7/5

Excellent
39 reviews
from
$108.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy exclusive after-hour 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 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 you and a small group of a maximum of 15 participants. It's the ultimate VIP treatment and the most exclusive way to visit St. Mark's Basilica. Join a tour that will give you memories that will last a lifetime!

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 features more than 1,900 gems. Since you're alone in the basilica, you can even go where others, visiting during the day, can't. Like St. Mark's Basilica Crypt, which the custodian unlocks for you - this is where the bones of St. Mark are said to 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 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 also learn where the precious marbles decorating St. Mark's come from and much more.

Sights included:

  • St. Mark's Basilica
  • Pala d'Oro
  • St. Mark's Basilica Crypt
  • St. Mark's Square
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What's included
  • check Individual headset
  • check Tour guide
  • check Skip-the-line ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Piazza San Marco, 76, 30124 Venice VE, Italy

Meeting point:
Correr Museum (Museo Correr) in Piazza San Marco. Meet under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Unfortunately, due to the nature of this tour, it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers

Know in advance:

  • Due to the religious nature of the Basilica, all individuals, regardless of gender, must cover their shoulders and knees. A scarf or shawl is acceptable. The tour operator cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
  • No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort
  • If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, the tour operator cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond control. No refund can be issued
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
  • All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be cancelled. Name changes are not permitted
  • Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument
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Provider
Walks
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7 /5

Based on 39 reviews from verified customers


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    Ryan G

    Verified booking

    5

    June 21, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Seeing this after dark was incredible, the 'light show' really showed the beauty of the golden ceilings & artworks. The guide was very informative and the detail of the tour was very good. Think this is the best way to view St. Mark's Basilica. Can't really fault anything.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    June 16, 2023

    Our guide was excellent. The tour took my breath away when the lights came on. Such beauty

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    November 1, 2022

    Una più bella esperienza.Il livello di conoscenza della nostra Guida Romy ci ha stupito. Purtroppo gli incaricati della sicurezza a San Marco hanno costretto la durata della visita a un'ora.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    August 25, 2022

    Kündige Führerin wenig Leute es war ein Erlebnis

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    June 28, 2022

    Guida estremamente preparata e simpatica, tour tecnicamente e logisticamente ineccepibile. Un' esperienza che ti fa veramente sentire di aver aggiunto qualcosa alla tua vita!

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    4

    June 27, 2022

    Es gibt nichts auszusetzen. Schade aber, dass dieses Erlebnis (noch) nicht mit deutschsprachiger Führung angeboten wird.

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