Venice: Saint Mark’s Basilica Private Tour at Night – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy the rare chance to visit Venice’s majestic cathedral after dark with a private nighttime tour. Get up close and personal with the church’s spectacular artworks without the daytime crowds. Learn all about Saint Mark and the history of Venice while you take in the mosaics of the lit-up church.

Meet your guide in St Mark’s Square, the ancient spiritual and political center of Venice, and receive an explanation of the significance of this square. Hear about some of its other highlights, including the Torre dell’Orologio and St Mark’s Campanile.

Head into the church after opening hours through a special entrance, without any lines or crowds. Witness a completely dark church as you enter, take in its full majesty as the lights are turned on one by one. Watch the basilica’s glittering mosaics, extending over more than 4,000 square meters.

Gaze at the jaw-dropping expanse of gold and come face-to-face with the precious Pala d’Oro. Finally, descend into the eerie crypt of St Mark’s, and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time to the distant world of medieval Venice.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Marvel at the vast beauty of Saint Mark’s Basilica as it lights up at night
Enter this popular landmark in Venice at a special time, away from the crowds
Admire the famous Pala d’Oro and the expanse of gold throughout the church
Learn why this is one of the world’s most important churches in the world
Descend into the basilica’s subterranean crypt, a rare treat for nighttime tours

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