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St. Mark's Bell Tower & San Marco History Gallery Tickets

Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Campanile and Basilica with tourists exploring Venice's historic San Marco area.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.

Avoid long waiting queues with priority access to St. Mark’s Campanile and History Gallery.

Highlights

  • Skip the lines and hop on the elevator to the top of St. Mark’s Bell Tower for panoramic views of Venice from 98 meters above the city.

  • Catch a glimpse of the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, the bustling St. Mark's Square, and the Venetian lagoon from a breathtaking vantage point.

  • Explore the San Marco History Gallery and learn about Venice’s rich maritime history and gondola craftsmanship.

  • Experience Venice in 3D through a virtual reality journey that takes you back to the city's glorious past.

  • Fun fact: In 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated his telescope to the Doge of Venice from the top of the St. Mark's Bell Tower.

Inclusions

  • Priority entry to St. Mark’s Bell Tower

  • Priority entry to San Marco History Gallery

  • Virtual reality experience at San Marco History Gallery

  • English, Italian, French, Spanish or German-speaking host (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Guided tour

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Sweeping city views

Breeze through long waiting queues with priority access to St. Mark’s Campanile, which once served as a defensive watch tower. Take the elevator to the top, 98 meters above the city, and enjoy stunning panoramic views. From this height, you can easily spot Venice’s top landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the vast square below, and the picturesque lagoon. When you descend, don't miss out on the Logetta at the bell tower's base. Adorned with sculptures, this structure once served as a meeting point for Venetian nobles.

A virtual glimpse into the city's history

Next, delve into Venice’s rich maritime history at the San Marco History Gallery, where you can explore fascinating exhibits on gondolas, including a real dissected gondola showcasing its craftsmanship. Conclude your experience by stepping into an immersive virtual reality world that brings historic Venice to life, giving you a peek into what Piazza San Marco and the Doge’s Palace once looked like.

St Marks Campanile (Bell Tower)

Monday09:30 AM - 09:15 PMlast entry 08:45 PM
Tuesday09:30 AM - 09:15 PMlast entry 08:45 PM
Wednesday09:30 AM - 09:15 PMlast entry 08:45 PM
Thursday09:30 AM - 09:15 PMlast entry 08:45 PM
Friday09:30 AM - 09:15 PMlast entry 08:45 PM
Saturday09:30 AM - 09:15 PMlast entry 08:45 PM
Sunday09:30 AM - 09:15 PMlast entry 08:45 PM

Accessibility

  • St. Mark's Campanile is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible with an elevator to get to the top.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Venice Tours office.

  • Address: Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy.

  • Landmark: The office is located close to San Marco Square.

Get directions to the redemption point

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