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Murano Basilica Evening Tour Exclusive After Hours Visit

By deTourist Venice Valerio Coppo
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$42 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This experience offers exclusive after-hours access to the Murano Basilica, allowing you to visit one of the lagoon’s oldest churches when it is closed to the public. Unlike standard daytime visits, this evening tour is designed to be calm, immersive, and free from crowds.

Led by a licensed local guide, the visit goes beyond surface-level sightseeing, focusing on the basilica’s art, architecture, and symbolism, including its exceptional 12th-century mosaic floor. The quiet nighttime setting creates a deeper connection with the space and its history, offering a perspective rarely available to visitors.

With exclusive access, a carefully paced itinerary, and a strong focus on cultural depth, this evening tour is ideal for travellers seeking a meaningful and authentic experience in Murano, beyond the usual tourist routes.

Activity location
  • Murano
    • Murano, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Campo San Donato
    • 30141, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Check availability


Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Tour in English

Starting time: 7:00 PM
Price details
AU$42.12 x 1 AdultAU$42.12

Total
Price is AU$42.12
Until Wed, 11 Feb
Tour in French
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • French

Tour in French

Language options: French
Starting time: 7:00 PM
Price details
AU$42.12 x 1 AdultAU$42.12

Total
Price is AU$42.12
Until Wed, 11 Feb
Tour in German
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • German

Tour in German

Language options: German
Starting time: 7:00 PM
Price details
AU$42.12 x 1 AdultAU$42.12

Total
Price is AU$42.12
Until Wed, 11 Feb
Tour in Italian
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Italian

Tour in Italian

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 7:00 PM
Price details
AU$42.12 x 1 AdultAU$42.12

Total
Price is AU$42.12
Until Wed, 11 Feb
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Private tour

Starting time: 7:00 PM
Price details
AU$702.51 x 1 AdultAU$702.51

Total
Price is AU$702.51
Until Wed, 11 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided evening tour of the basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Introduction to the basilica in Campo San Donato before entering
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Quiet, crowd-free visit inside the church after closing time
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exclusive after-hours access to the Murano Basilica
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips at your discretion

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Murano
  • 15m
Meet your licensed local guide in Campo San Donato, in front of the Murano Basilica. Before entering the church, enjoy an introduction to the history and architecture of the Basilica of Santa Maria e San Donato, its role in Murano’s religious life, and its close connection to Venice. After this outdoor introduction, enter the basilica during its evening closure, when access is reserved exclusively for participants of this tour. Stepping inside after hours allows you to experience the Murano Basilica in a quiet and atmospheric setting, without daytime crowds, and to appreciate its art and mosaics in a more intimate way.
Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Take part in an exclusive after-hours visit to the Murano Basilica, with access reserved only for participants of this tour once the church is closed to the public. This evening experience offers a rare opportunity to explore the Basilica of Santa Maria e San Donato, one of the oldest churches in the Venetian lagoon, in a quiet and atmospheric setting. Accompanied by a local guide, discover the basilica’s Byzantine and Romanesque architecture and admire its remarkable 12th-century mosaic floor, including the famous dragon bones . Learn about Murano history and its connection to Venice, beyond the island’s world-famous glassmaking tradition. Visiting the Murano Basilica at night allows you to experience this historic landmark without crowds, at a relaxed pace, and with time to appreciate its art, symbolism, and spiritual atmosphere. This exclusive evening tour is ideal for travellers seeking authentic cultural experiences and unique access beyond standard sightseeing routes.
Venice (Pass by)
At the end of the visit, your guide will share personalised recommendations for nearby restaurants and places to enjoy dinner in Murano. You will also receive clear information about public transport, including vaporetto connections back to Venice. Water buses to Venice run approximately every 20 minutes until late in the evening, making it easy to continue your night or return to your accommodation independently.

Location

Activity location
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    Murano
    • Murano, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Campo San Donato
    • 30141, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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