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The security of St Mark\u2019s Basilica has switched off all the lights in the cathedral; I couldn\u2019t help but hold my breath in the darkness, beaming with excitement for what would be the highlight of the evening.<\/p>\n

One by one, the lights inside Basilica di San Marco came back on in the ceiling, and the mosaics came to life. Our small group was one of the very few in the Basilica. As we sat in silence, we understood that this is a unique experience that we will remember for a long time.<\/p>\n

This was the highlight of my experience with St Mark\u2019s Basilica After-Hours tour, and I am here to explain to you why it is worth $105, as compared to the day tour that is $30 cheaper:<\/p>\n

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After some delicious Aperitivo<\/em>, I made my way to the meet up point at the entrance of Museo Correr, the museum in Plaza San Marco, at 5:50pm, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our guide, Elena, a Venetian local was already there waiting for us. Once the group was completed, She made us introduce ourselves to each other. The usual headsets most group tours use were given to us, but I later realized it was not needed as it was a small group (maximum capacity is 25, but we were less than 20), and there was almost no one else around.<\/p>\n

We walked towards Basilica di San Marco from the museum as our tour guide gave us an introduction to Plaza San Marco and the rest of Venice\u2019s history. After showing our admission tickets to the security, we were led inside the cathedral immediately. During the day, the queue is sometimes 2-hour long, under the hot sun! Once everyone was in, the door behind us closed, and we enjoyed the exclusive light show with no one else around us.<\/p>\n

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