Venice: St. Marks Basilica Tour with Pala d’Oro – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Walk your way to the entrance of the Cathedral, and skip the line at the entrance to the cathedral. Inside this Golden Basilica, the guide with explain to you the famous facts about the incredible golden mosaics and the masterpieces of Byzantine art which you’ll be awed by!
Byzantine art is a unique artwork in Italy and mosaics are found in the church’s atrium, you’ll have the pleasure of savoring beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide will show you the represented biblical scenes from the Old Testaments, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
The guide will also point out a treasury view which is a splendor of religious art collections over the centuries, where you’ll admire the altarpiece of Pala d’Oro an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones. As you feast your eyes with treasures, the guide will narrate the history of this Byzantine artwork and the story behind each of them.
This tour will end at the museum, it’ll be a hassle-free and not overwhelming tour. Our professional guides will guide you through, a perfect balance between art, architecture, and history. however, you are also welcome to stay back after the tour ends to visit the museum on yours.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Admire St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world
Embark on a 50 minutes tour with a professional guide
Admire the Pala d’Oro, and the basilica: a splendour of religious art

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