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St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets and Tour Options
- Duration1 hour
- GroupShared · max 25
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Discover the heart of Venice with a guided visit to St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica.
Begin in St. Mark’s Square, where your guide introduces the landmarks and stories that shaped Venice’s most famous square. Then enter St. Mark’s Basilica and admire its golden mosaics, domes, marble details, and centuries of history as your guide brings this extraordinary landmark to life.
Choose the option that suits your visit. Explore St. Mark’s Square and Basilica with a live guide in your selected language, or extend your experience with entry to Doge’s Palace.
With the Doge’s Palace option, enjoy your guided Basilica visit first, then continue independently with a digital audioguide. Discover the palace’s grand halls and historic chambers before crossing the Bridge of Sighs and exploring the Prisons.
Experience Venice’s religious and political heritage in one memorable visit.
What to expect
Piazza San Marco
P.za San Marco, Venice, 30100, Italy
Your journey begins as you meet your guide in the heart of the stunning Piazza San Marco known as “drawing room of Europe,” a grand stage of history and elegance.
Basilica di San Marco
San Marco, 328, Venice, 30124, Italy
Marvel at the intricate marble floors and the seamless blend of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, as your expert guide shares the stories of how this sacred site grew into a magnificent symbol of faith and power. Learn about its gleaming golden altarpiece, rare treasures, and the artistry and devotion that shaped this masterpiece, one of Venice’s most extraordinary treasures.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Meet us in St. Mark’s Square near Caffè Florian. Just steps away, you’ll see the Leo Pizzo jewelry store. Our team will be in front of the arches outside Leo Pizzo, wearing purple, ready to welcome you.
End
This activity will finish at St. Mark's Square after your St. Mark's Basilica guided tour.
Redemption
Different location
Meet us in St. Mark’s Square near Caffè Florian. Just steps away, you’ll see the Leo Pizzo jewelry store. Our team will be in front of the arches outside Leo Pizzo, wearing purple t-shirts, ready to welcome you.
What's included
Included
- Complementary access (no transport): Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy & Manfrediniana Pinacoteca
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica (guided visit in choosen language)
- Audioguide via smartphone app with curated content (for Doge Palace only)
- Professional licensed tour guide (only for Basilica)
- Assistance and free Wi-Fi provided by staff at the meeting point
- Audio receiver & headphones for clear guide commentary (for basilica guided visit)
Not included
- Headphones and smartphone not included (required to use audioguide app on hosted visits)
- Access to Pala d’Oro not included
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets are nominative; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
- For skip-the-line basilica visit, you will meet your group at the designated meeting point and must remain with your assigned guide for the entire visit; access does not bypass security checks.
- Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
- Audioguides are provided via App; download in advance (500 MB) and bring a fully charged smartphone with personal headphones.
- The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
- From July 1, 2025: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €30; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 25 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–5), Child (6–10), Adult (11–99)
Languages
- Audio
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Guide
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Product code
- 486988P6
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
3.6/ 55 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (4) and Tripadvisor (1).
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