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St. Mark's Square

Visit St. Mark's Square, the bustling town square in the heart of Venice. Visit St. Mark's Basilica or the Doge's Palace, head to the top of Campanile San Marco for stunning views of Venice, dine at the charming cafes and more. Book guided tours, walking tours, and combo experiences to truly soak in the essence of St. Mark's Square.

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St. Mark's Square
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Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
St. Mark's Basilica exterior with ornate domes and arches in Venice, Italy.
Mosaic detail inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, showcasing intricate religious artwork.
View from the Basilica Terraces, Venice
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40 min
Mobile ticket
  • 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.

from €43.75
€35

20% off

St Mark's Basilica interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Venice, Italy.
A female guide giving directions to a tourist in front of St. Mark’s Basilica
Doge's Palace in Venice with gondola on canal in foreground.
Aerial view of St. Mark's Square and Royal Palace Museum in Venice, Italy.
Tourists gathered outside St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.
Scala d'Oro ceiling details in Doge's Palace, Venice tour with St. Mark’s Basilica entry.
Doge Palace chambers interior with ornate ceilings and historical artifacts in Venice.
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1 hr 30 min
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€69
Tour group in Saint Mark's Square, Venice, with Basilica and Campanile in view.
Tour guide explaining artwork during Doge's Palace guided tour in Venice.
Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of Doge's Palace on a guided tour in Venice.
Tour group near Giants' Staircase at Doge's Palace, Venice, with guide explaining architecture.
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Tour guide leading a group at St. Mark's Basilica with a gondola ride in Venice, Italy
Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo Venice
View from the Basilica Terraces, Venice
Doge's Palace grand hall with ornate ceiling and historic paintings, Venice, Italy.
Sculpture inside Doge's Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artistry.
Visitors viewing mosaics at Doge's Palace exhibit during guided tour.
The Four Doors Room paintings in Doge Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artwork.
View of Venice's canals and historic buildings from the Bridge of Sighs.
Doge's Palace Prisons interior with ornate ceilings and historic stone walls, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace courtyard with tourists, Venice, near Correr Museum.
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3 hr 30 min
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  • Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.

  • Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.

  • Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.

  • You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.

  • Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.

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  • Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.

  • Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.

  • Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.

  • You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.

  • Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.

from
€135
Gondola on Canal Grande with Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
St Mark's Basilica exterior with gondola on Venice canal.
Gondola gliding through Venice canal with view of St. Mark's Basilica in background.
Gondola gliding under a stone bridge on a narrow canal in Venice, Italy.
La Fenice Theatre
St. Mark's Basilica with gondola ride, Venice, near Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
St. Mark's Basilica with gondola on Grand Canal near Punta della Dogana, Venice.
Tour guide leading a group at St. Mark's Basilica with a gondola ride in Venice, Italy
Mosaic detail inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, showcasing intricate religious artwork.
Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
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1 hr 30 min
Mobile ticket
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€62.10
Visitors exploring St. Mark's Basilica interior during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Visitors inside St. Mark's Basilica during an exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Mosaic ceiling of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice during an exclusive after-hours tour.
Tour group inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, admiring ornate interior after hours.
St. Mark's Basilica exterior at night during exclusive after-hours tour in Venice.
Visitors on an exclusive tour inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, admiring the ornate interior.
Golden Pala d'Oro altarpiece in St. Mark's Basilica during exclusive after-hours tour.
St. Mark's Basilica crypt with ornate columns and altar during exclusive after-hours tour.
Visitor admiring golden mosaics inside St. Mark's Basilica during exclusive after-hours tour.
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1 hr 30 min
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  • 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.

  • Fun fact: St. Mark's Basilica houses over 85,000 square feet of mosaic, equivalent to covering 1.5 American football fields.

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  • 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.

  • Fun fact: St. Mark's Basilica houses over 85,000 square feet of mosaic, equivalent to covering 1.5 American football fields.

from
€129
Group of friends exploring San Marco Square, Venice, with St. Mark's Basilica in the background.
Gondola ride on Grand Canal with view of Doge Palace and Bell Tower, Venice.
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo Venice
Colorful Canal in Venice
Girl holding carnival mask in Venice
Carnival masks on display - Venice
Gondola gliding through Venice's Grand Canal with serenading gondolier.
Rialto Bridge view with gondola on Venice Grand Canal during walking tour.
Gondola gliding on Canal Grande with historic Venetian buildings in the background.
St. Mark's Basilica with gondola ride, Venice, near Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
St. Giorgio’s Island
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2 hr 30 min
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  • A walking tour around areas like Saint Mark's Square and Castello with a local guide will deepen your appreciation for Venice.

  • Your experience doesn't end there. Hop aboard a gondola like a true Venetian and cruise along its water-laden alleys.

  • Uncover the secrets of gondolas and gondoliers! Discover how the s-shaped iron prow was made to honor the Grand Canal and more.

  • See and understand the history of St. Mark's Basilica, Piazzetta Dei Leoncini, the Clock Tower, Procuratie Vecchie and many more buildings of importance.

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  • A walking tour around areas like Saint Mark's Square and Castello with a local guide will deepen your appreciation for Venice.

  • Your experience doesn't end there. Hop aboard a gondola like a true Venetian and cruise along its water-laden alleys.

  • Uncover the secrets of gondolas and gondoliers! Discover how the s-shaped iron prow was made to honor the Grand Canal and more.

  • See and understand the history of St. Mark's Basilica, Piazzetta Dei Leoncini, the Clock Tower, Procuratie Vecchie and many more buildings of importance.

from €60
€45

25% off

Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
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30 min
2 more
  • Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride.

  • Benefit from Skip-the-Line access to the magnificent Doge's Palace and waste no time waiting in its infamous queues!

  • With a guidebook that is available in several languages, learn about the palace's sprawling diversity, culture, and history.

  • Benefit from complimentary entry to the St Mark's Square Museums, where you will get to dive into Venetian culture, its roots, history, and significance.

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  • Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride.

  • Benefit from Skip-the-Line access to the magnificent Doge's Palace and waste no time waiting in its infamous queues!

  • With a guidebook that is available in several languages, learn about the palace's sprawling diversity, culture, and history.

  • Benefit from complimentary entry to the St Mark's Square Museums, where you will get to dive into Venetian culture, its roots, history, and significance.

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€103
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace, skip-the-line tickets with guidebook.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace with tourists using skip-the-line tickets and guidebook.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry and guidebook.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace with skip-the-line ticket and guidebook.
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1 hr
Mobile ticket
  • Forget waiting in the long ticketing line and join the skip-the-line queue to explore every nook and corner of the majestic Doge's Palace.

  • Gain skip-the-line access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana with your ticket.

  • Collect your guidebook in multiple languages that contain fascinating details on Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square.

  • Explore centuries-old history, art, and culture with the 7 suggested itineraries that will take you on an exciting journey of Venice.

  • Fun fact: The Great Council Hall, as big as 2 tennis courts, is one of the largest rooms in Europe that stands without the support of beams or columns.

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  • Forget waiting in the long ticketing line and join the skip-the-line queue to explore every nook and corner of the majestic Doge's Palace.

  • Gain skip-the-line access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana with your ticket.

  • Collect your guidebook in multiple languages that contain fascinating details on Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square.

  • Explore centuries-old history, art, and culture with the 7 suggested itineraries that will take you on an exciting journey of Venice.

  • Fun fact: The Great Council Hall, as big as 2 tennis courts, is one of the largest rooms in Europe that stands without the support of beams or columns.

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€42.90
Doge's Palace interior with ornate ceilings and columns, Venice.
Great Council Hall interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace interior with historical paintings and ornate ceilings in Venice, Italy.
Sculpture inside Doge's Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artistry.
Gondola boat ride on canal near Bridge of Sighs, Venice.
Panoramic view of Doge’s Palace from the canal in Venice, showcasing Gothic architecture.
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Guided Tours
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1 hr 15 min
Mobile ticket
  • Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.

  • Get to know rare-known secrets about the 14th century palace from an expert guide in your preferred language. Take pictures of the ornate design and architecture of this marvel.

  • Your ticket also gives you access to the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square! Visit the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso on your own at a leisurely pace.

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  • Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.

  • Get to know rare-known secrets about the 14th century palace from an expert guide in your preferred language. Take pictures of the ornate design and architecture of this marvel.

  • Your ticket also gives you access to the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square! Visit the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso on your own at a leisurely pace.

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€56

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About St. Mark's Square

Piazza San Marco, or Saint Mark's Square, stands as Venice's largest and most significant gathering place. It's a hub for both locals and tourists, offering a glimpse into the city's rich history and grandeur. Dominated by the impressive Basilica of St. Mark and its iconic bell tower, the Campanile di San Marco, the square exudes an air of majesty and importance.


Address
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Year opened
1094
Founded by
Domenico
Visitors per year
3000000
Unesco status
1987
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Jose Reyes Navarro
ES

Jose

4/5
Spain
How well the guide has done with very pleasant explanations and you can tell she knows the city very well and a great gondola ride.
Sue Stansfield
GB

Sue

5/5
United Kingdom
Rita was brilliant and so knowledgeable!!! We loved it and would recommend to anyone. Do this tour on your first full day so you can embrace the rest of Venice with more knowledge in your back pocket.
James T Summers
US

James

5/5
United States
Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We really enjoyed the tour. I would definitely recommend the early access tour since it gets super busy after 9. Five Stars!!!
Christine Gindre épouse Chenet
FR

Christine

5/5
France
Very well organized. Our guide explained the history of the Doges' palace with passion. It was interesting. I recommend it.
Azucena Flores
US

Azucena

5/5
United States
Elena was outstanding!! The best guide we could have. Thank you so much for being fun and helpful. We definitely recommend her to other people.
sauro romagnoli
IT

Sauro

5/5
Italy
Quick and easy access to the Basilica. Use of the application on mobile really simple and effective. I highly recommend the experience.
Ronald Eades
GB

Ronald

5/5
United Kingdom
The guide was very well informed, and obviously really enjoyed taking the group round. The fast tracking into the basilica was an added bonus
Peter Thiemann

Peter

5/5
It was a bit difficult to find the right group in the beginning due to some confusion with the booking. The guide was very competent and friendly.
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