Venice Alone in St. Marks After Hours

Your unforgettable after-hours experience begins in St. Mark’s Square, where your expert guide will greet you for a special evening visit to St. Mark’s Basilica. With captivating tales of Venice’s dramatic past, your guide will share the fascinating history of the city and its most famous church—including the daring 9th-century theft that brought St. Mark’s relics to Venice.

As the crowds clear and silence falls over the square, the basilica’s custodian will unlock the grand doors just for your small group. Step inside and take a deep breath—this is St. Mark’s like almost no one ever sees it. No lines, no noise, no crowds. Just you, your guide, and the serene glow of history.

Wander the vast interior in peace, and explore hidden corners not accessible during the day. Descend into the crypt where St. Mark’s remains are believed to rest, and see the water-stained walls that speak to centuries of flooding in the city.

Evening is when the basilica is at its most breathtaking. All 43,000 square feet of golden mosaics are fully illuminated, sparkling in the darkness—a dazzling display of Byzantine artistry that must be seen to be believed.

Experience St. Mark’s the way it was meant to be: quiet, majestic, and unforgettable.