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St Mark's Basilica After Hours, Empty, with the Crypt Below It
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VeniceSt Mark's Basilica after it has closed to the public, which is a different building from the one people queue for.
Inside are the mosaics and the Byzantine altarpiece, and then the crypt, where St Mark himself is believed to lie.
The Doge's Palace can be added at booking, as a late entry: the Higher Council Hall, the Doge's apartments and the Bridge of Sighs.
One practical note, and the operator is straight about it: there can be a gap of up to an hour between the palace visit and the after-hours entry to the basilica, because the palace has been closing earlier. If that happens, the guide will point you at somewhere to sit and have a drink in the meantime.
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Crypt and Pala d’Oro Altarpiece
- Doge’s Palace, New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs (only if option with Doge Palace selected)
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- Expertly guided walking tour
- Bell Tower in St. Mark's Square and Marciana Library (exterior views only)
- Doge’s Palace tickets (only if option with Doge Palace purchased at time of booking) - €25
Itinerary
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P.za San Marco, 52, Venezia
Arrive 15 minutes before the start. The guide holds a yellow WalksDevour sign. The meeting point is the Correr Museum, Piazza San Marco 52, under the portico just outside the museum entrance.
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Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco.
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Exterior view & Photo stop
From the outside, and a stop for photographs.
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Basilica di San Marco
The best way to see St Mark's Basilica is with nobody else in it. Inside, the difference is immediate. No standing shoulder to shoulder, no flashes going off every two seconds, no noise. Just your group, the guide and the custodian, in a building that was designed to be experienced quietly.
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Palazzo Ducale
The Doge's Palace is only included if you book the St Mark's with Doge's Palace option. With that option, the visit covers the armoury, the New Prisons, the council rooms and the frescoes. The group is 15 people or fewer and enters at the last admission of the day, which is when the most visited building in Venice is finally quiet.
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Torre dell'Orologio
The Torre dell'Orologio is included with the Doge's Palace option only.
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The Bridge of sights visit is included with the Doge Palace…
The Bridge of Sighs is included with the Doge's Palace option only. The guided route covers the armoury and the prisons, and finishes inside the Bridge of Sighs, where the guide will explain why the name is a good deal less romantic than it sounds.
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Venice
St Mark's Square.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
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- If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will 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 canceled. Name changes are not permitted.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
Meeting point
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
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