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St. Mark's Basilica is considered to be Venice's crown jewel. Seeped in fascinating history, its Byzantine mosaics, treasury, and marble inlays make it a must-visit attraction. With St. Mark's Basilica tickets, enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.
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St. Mark's Basilica facade at sunrise in Venice, Italy.

St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets with Skip-the-Line Access

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Step into St. Mark’s Basilica through a dedicated hosted entrance and avoid the regular ticketing crowds.

  • See 8,000 sq. meters of golden mosaics, soaring domes, marble details, and Byzantine architecture inside the basilica.

  • Follow a marked route designed for a smooth 20-minute visit through the basilica’s key interiors.

  • Get host assistance at entry, with your voucher exchanged for the official ticket at the meeting point.

  • Upgrade to add an audio guide, Pala d’Oro access, or entry to the Terrace and St. Mark’s Museum.

More details

  • Step into St. Mark’s Basilica through a dedicated hosted entrance and avoid the regular ticketing crowds.

  • See 8,000 sq. meters of golden mosaics, soaring domes, marble details, and Byzantine architecture inside the basilica.

  • Follow a marked route designed for a smooth 20-minute visit through the basilica’s key interiors.

  • Get host assistance at entry, with your voucher exchanged for the official ticket at the meeting point.

  • Upgrade to add an audio guide, Pala d’Oro access, or entry to the Terrace and St. Mark’s Museum.

from Original price€21.25
€17

20% off

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Couple sitting in front of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, during guided tour with priority entry.

St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Museum

40 mins - 1 hr

  • Begin at the famous Piazza San Marco as your English-speaking local guide narrates interesting stories about the square and surrounding landmarks.

  • Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its Byzantine architecture and the relics of Saint Mark on a 1-hour guided tour.

  • Admire the exquisite golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters, and the intricate marble floors that adorn the basilica’s interiors.

  • Visit the San Marco Museum to see the treasures of Venice as your English-speaking guide brings the city’s history to life.

  • Check out the museum’s collection of Venetian paintings and sculptures that offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage.

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  • Begin at the famous Piazza San Marco as your English-speaking local guide narrates interesting stories about the square and surrounding landmarks.

  • Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its Byzantine architecture and the relics of Saint Mark on a 1-hour guided tour.

  • Admire the exquisite golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters, and the intricate marble floors that adorn the basilica’s interiors.

  • Visit the San Marco Museum to see the treasures of Venice as your English-speaking guide brings the city’s history to life.

  • Check out the museum’s collection of Venetian paintings and sculptures that offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage.

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€32
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Aerial view of Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Campanile in Venice, Italy.

St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Explore two key Venice landmarks in one go, avoiding ticket queues and moving at your own pace, with added access to three city museums.

  • Start by bypassing ticket lines at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, entering directly so your time in Venice goes into exploring, not waiting.

  • Inside Doge's Palace, take your time moving through the building, then visit St. Mark's Basilica to stay in the church for as much time as you wish.

  • Extend your visit with entry to the Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana, which you can access within three days.

  • Upgrade to a guided visit with an English-speaking guide and headsets for groups of ten or more, adding commentary as you move through each site.

  • Choose access to St. Mark's bell tower or to the Bridge of Sighs and the new prisons, tailoring your visit to the views or areas you prefer.

More details

  • Explore two key Venice landmarks in one go, avoiding ticket queues and moving at your own pace, with added access to three city museums.

  • Start by bypassing ticket lines at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, entering directly so your time in Venice goes into exploring, not waiting.

  • Inside Doge's Palace, take your time moving through the building, then visit St. Mark's Basilica to stay in the church for as much time as you wish.

  • Extend your visit with entry to the Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana, which you can access within three days.

  • Upgrade to a guided visit with an English-speaking guide and headsets for groups of ten or more, adding commentary as you move through each site.

  • Choose access to St. Mark's bell tower or to the Bridge of Sighs and the new prisons, tailoring your visit to the views or areas you prefer.

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€63
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Guide leading a tour group inside Doge's Palace, Venice, with historic paintings in the background.

St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs

  • Cover Venice's seat of power and city cathedral in one guided visit, using priority entry and narration to see more while spending less time waiting.

  • Meet your expert guide, then use skip-the-line entry at both sites; groups of 10 or more receive headsets so you never miss a word.

  • In Doge's Palace, walk with your guide through chambers, then cross the Bridge of Sighs to reach the New Prisons and picture lives held there.

  • At St. Mark's Basilica, your guide leads you through the interior, pointing out details and helping you take in the scale of this church.

  • Upgrade to the secret itineraries option for access to secret prisons, archives, and a torture chamber, with expert guides available in six languages.

More details

  • Cover Venice's seat of power and city cathedral in one guided visit, using priority entry and narration to see more while spending less time waiting.

  • Meet your expert guide, then use skip-the-line entry at both sites; groups of 10 or more receive headsets so you never miss a word.

  • In Doge's Palace, walk with your guide through chambers, then cross the Bridge of Sighs to reach the New Prisons and picture lives held there.

  • At St. Mark's Basilica, your guide leads you through the interior, pointing out details and helping you take in the scale of this church.

  • Upgrade to the secret itineraries option for access to secret prisons, archives, and a torture chamber, with expert guides available in six languages.

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€79
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St. Mark's Basilica exterior in Venice with ornate facade and domes at sunset.

Combo (Save 12%): St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets + St.Mark's Museums and Doge's Palace Access with Optional ACTV Transport Pass

Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • See Venice through its most important interiors with one well-priced combo that brings the city’s history and culture together.
  • Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and explore its mosaics, domes, marble details, Zen Chapel, and Saint Mark’s relics with a multilingual audio guide.
  • Enjoy fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace and key museums, discovering grand halls, armories, prisons, and celebrated art collections at your own pace.
  • Save time and money by booking one ticket that covers Venice’s essential cultural landmarks.
  • Upgrade with 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.
More details
  • See Venice through its most important interiors with one well-priced combo that brings the city’s history and culture together.
  • Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and explore its mosaics, domes, marble details, Zen Chapel, and Saint Mark’s relics with a multilingual audio guide.
  • Enjoy fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace and key museums, discovering grand halls, armories, prisons, and celebrated art collections at your own pace.
  • Save time and money by booking one ticket that covers Venice’s essential cultural landmarks.
  • Upgrade with 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.
from Original price€56.25
€49.40

12% off

Slide 1 of 10, Gondola on Venice canal near St. Mark's Basilica during guided tour.
Gondola on Venice canal near St. Mark's Basilica during guided tour.

St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride

1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs

  • Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.

  • Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.

  • Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.

  • Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.

  • Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.

More details

  • Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.

  • Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.

  • Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.

  • Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.

  • Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.

from
€85
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Visitors exploring St. Mark's Basilica interior during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.

St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour

1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs

  • Enjoy the intimacy of after-hours exploration as you gain exclusive access to one of the world’s most extraordinary churches after closing.

  • With your guide, learn the history of the Crypt, offering a peek into the Church's ancient foundations, while witnessing the charm of St. Mark's Square.

  • Don't miss the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece, gleaming under the night sky, before exploring the majestic Bell Tower and the 16th-century Marciana Library.

  • Upgrade for entry to the famous Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture that served as a seat of power for the Republic of Venice.

More details

  • Enjoy the intimacy of after-hours exploration as you gain exclusive access to one of the world’s most extraordinary churches after closing.

  • With your guide, learn the history of the Crypt, offering a peek into the Church's ancient foundations, while witnessing the charm of St. Mark's Square.

  • Don't miss the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece, gleaming under the night sky, before exploring the majestic Bell Tower and the 16th-century Marciana Library.

  • Upgrade for entry to the famous Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture that served as a seat of power for the Republic of Venice.

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€129
Slide 1 of 15, St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile in Venice with tourists in the square.
St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile in Venice with tourists in the square.

Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

3 hrs - 9 hrs 30 mins
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  • Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.

  • Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.

  • Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

More details

  • Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.

  • Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.

  • Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

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€138
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St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile in Venice, Italy, with tourists in the square.

Venice St. Mark's Basilica & Bell Tower Guided Tour

Explore at your pace

  • Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Bell Tower with an English-speaking guide on a 1.5-hour guided tour.

  • Skip the ticket lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and discover its mosaics, domes, relics, and Byzantine architecture.

  • Get fast-track elevator access to St. Mark’s Bell Tower and take in panoramic views over Venice.

  • Learn the stories behind the basilica, Campanile, St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and the lagoon.

  • Join a guided tour with a maximum group size of 20 guests for a more personal experience.

More details

  • Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Bell Tower with an English-speaking guide on a 1.5-hour guided tour.

  • Skip the ticket lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and discover its mosaics, domes, relics, and Byzantine architecture.

  • Get fast-track elevator access to St. Mark’s Bell Tower and take in panoramic views over Venice.

  • Learn the stories behind the basilica, Campanile, St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and the lagoon.

  • Join a guided tour with a maximum group size of 20 guests for a more personal experience.

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€65

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Admission to the Basilica is free, but visitors should expect to pay entrance fees during holidays or to special areas like the Pala d’Oro altar, the Treasury, St. Mark’s Museum and the Campanile.

Children under six can enter St. Peter's Basilica for free, with no ticket required, making it easier for families to visit together.

Tickets are timed, so plan carefully! For the best view of the golden mosaics, visit between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, when they’re beautifully illuminated by bright light.

Consider purchasing tickets to the nearby Campanile (Bell Tower) to savor the incredible view. The extra €8 is worth it.

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About St. Mark's Basilica

St. Mark's Basilica is considered to be Venice's crown jewel. Seeped in fascinating history, its Byzantine mosaics, treasury, and marble inlays make it a must-visit attraction. With St. Mark's Basilica tickets, enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.

Did you know?

St. Mark's Basilica began as a daring heist in 828 when Venetian merchants snatched the body of St. Mark from Alexandria, Egypt, cleverly hiding it under layers of pork.

Boasting over 85,000 square feet of mesmerizing mosaics, the basilica's 13th-century artwork vividly depicts the perilous sea journey of the stolen relics.

With more than 500 Byzantine columns, some dating back to the 6th century, the basilica stands as a testament to grandeur and historical richness.

The Pala d’Oro, a Byzantine altar screen within the basilica, outshines royal jewels with its staggering count of 1,300 pearls, 300 emeralds, and various other precious gems.

The basilica's outer domes, creating its iconic shape, are ingenious illusions. They are wooden structures covered with lead, giving the impression of immense grandeur while maintaining the city's architectural constraints.

Why visit St. Mark's Basilica?

Magnificent architectural fusion

The iconic basilica is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, and Venetian Gothic styles, reflecting Venice's diverse cultural influences.

Pala d'Oro Altarpiece

Made from gold, enamel, and precious gems, the Pala d'Oro altarpiece is an important religious artifact and remarkable work of art that exemplifies Byzantine craftsmanship.

Strong historic connection

Symbolizing Venice's spiritual and political legacy, it consecrated the Dukes and holds the winged lion, emblematic of the city.

Precious treasures

The basilica houses a number of Venetian masterpieces, such as a Treasury housing ancient artifacts and rare manuscripts, bronze doors that feature scenes from the Bible and the sculpted marble columns inside the church. 

Highlights

Pala d'Oro

The Pala d’Oro is an exquisite structure made of Byzantine enamel. It is globally recognized to be one of the most sophisticated and accomplished works with both of its sides decked with thousands of jewels and pearls.

St. Mark’s Campanile

St. Mark’s Campanile, a 99-meter bell tower located in Piazza San Marco, is an iconic symbol of Venice. With a simple structure featuring a square shaft made of fluted brick, it culminates in a pyramidal spire. Visitors can buy lift tickets for panoramic views of Venice and its lagoons from the top.

The Domes

St. Mark's Basilica has 5 cupolas — the Narthex, the Western dome, the Central dome, the Northern dome, and the Southern dome —all decked with golden mosaics that depict scenes from the Bible. The best place to view these domes is from the galleries near the museum.

Transept Chapels

There are several transept chapels in St. Mark's Basilica that are adorned with exquisite Byzantine mosaics, paintings, and marble sculptures. Some of the noteworthy ones are Cappella della Madonna dei Máscoli, Cappella della Madonna Nicopeia and Cappella di San Clemente.

Tomb of St. Mark

The putative corpse of St Mark is held at St. Mark's Basilica. The corpse was stolen and smuggled all the way from Egypt, by Venetian merchants. The main intention of constructing the basilica was to serve as a tomb for St Mark.

The Treasury

The treasury at St. Mark's Basilica houses of the most special collections of Byzantine portable objects. You will find reliquaries, liturgical vessels, and vestments used during religious ceremonies, many of them Constantinople.

Plan your visit

Porta dei Fiori/Piazzetta dei Leoncini - North Side

This entrance is the primary gateway for exploring, prayers, masses and services.

Loggia dei Cavalli (Sunday mornings only)

Entrance to access the Museum, near the North Side entrance.

Loggia dei Cavalli

Specific access on Sunday mornings to the Museum.

Additional entrances

Apart from these, there are separate entrances to the Bell Tower, on the facade’s right-hand side and to the museum, on the second floor of the basilica.

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What our guests say

Michael H

Ireland
Couple
2 weeks ago

+3 more

Silvia was our amazing guide. Her knowledge was enthusiastically shared with us all. She looked after the group well ensuring we were all together and safe at all times.

Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

Dorella R

Italy
Solo
Sep 2026
All good in general, the only downside is that from Punta Sabbioni to the Lido there are only four bike spaces!! I had to wait 45 minutes to take the ferry. Regards

Combo: 1-Day ACTV Water Bus Pass + St. Mark's Basilica Ticket

Conor S

Ireland
Solo
Aug 2026

+1 more

I bought a 24 hour unlimited pass which was great. I got to see beautiful islands of Murano & Burano, as well as getting to whizz through the stunning Venice landmarks along the water. Would have been improved if I was supplied with a map of the different stops etc, but all in all a great experience and will use again!!

Combo: 1-Day ACTV Water Bus Pass + St. Mark's Basilica Ticket

Dianne L

Australia
Solo
Sep 2026

+3 more

Guide was easy to find. Tour was great. Guide was really knowledgeable and gave us time to take pics. St Mark's is truly amazing.

Combo: St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets + St.Mark's Museums and Doge's Palace Access with Optional ACTV Transport Pass

Nitasha C

Canada
Couple
Sep 2026

+2 more

Easy to find the group, the tour guide was lovely and engaged with the group well. The tour of the basilica was brief (20mins). We didn't go up to the second level for some reason and stayed on the main level only. Would have been nice if the guide allowed little pauses between areas to just take photographs as it can be hard to get good pictures while also listening and being respectful to the guide giving us information. The second part of the ticket to the doges palace is self guided and was nice to do at our own pace. Don't skip the palace, it's stunning. They have free audio guides available for download, download the app beforehand (MUVE app). They have lists on the app you can download so that you don't have to do it at the locations. Very handy.

St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets with Skip-the-Line Access

Paul D

Couple
Aug 2026
Headout allowed us entry on short notice which was appreciated due to limited time available to us. The palace was impressive

Combo: St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Tickets

Alison F

United Kingdom
Couple
Aug 2026
A great visit. Unhurried and not too long. Visitor numbers were kept to a level where it did not feel crowded. We loved the water bus rides too.

Combo: St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Tickets

Cabrini L

Group
Aug 2026
An excellent tour with a guide who was extremely knowledgeable and really helped us discover all the beauty the Basilica de San Marco has to offer.

St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Museum

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