Experience the best of St.Mark's Basilica

Get escorted into Venice’s golden church via a dedicated skip-the-line entrance.

• Everything you get: Skip the crowds at the main door and follow your host through St. Peter’s Door for smooth entry. Walk the marked route inside the basilica, taking in 8,000 sq. meters of golden mosaics, soaring domes, and Byzantine architecture.
• Why choose this: Save up to an hour with skip-the-line entry and host assistance, making arrival easier at Venice’s busiest basilica.
• Upgrades: Add an audio guide, Pala d’Oro access, or Terrace and St. Mark’s Museum access, as per the option selected.

Inclusions #

• Hosted and timed entry to St. Mark's Basilica

• Access to Pala d’Oro (as per option selected)

• Audio guide app in English, French, Italian, and German (as per option selected)

• Access to the Terrace & St. Mark's Museum (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Guided tour

• Access to Torcello Cathedral

• Access to Salute Sacristy

• Access to Manfrediniana Art Gallery

What to bring

• Valid ID matching the name on your ticket
• Headphones, if you selected the audio guide option

What’s not allowed

• Entry without the host
• Late entry after your scheduled time
• Clothing that does not cover the shoulders and knees

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Arrive at least 15 minutes early, as the Basilica is strict about timed entry, and your host will not wait beyond the scheduled time.
• You’ll receive a voucher by email. Show it to your host to receive your official ticket.
• Your host is not a tour guide and will only assist you with entry.
• The basilica has a marked route designed for a 20-minute visit, excluding Pala d’Oro and the Terrace.
• Tickets are nominative and non-transferable.
• Tickets are non-refundable, except in cases of force majeure such as weather, security, or religious events.
• Wait times can vary by time of day and season. During peak periods, including weekends and holidays, waits may exceed 1–2 hours.

What to bring

• Valid ID matching the name on the ticket and the voucher received in email to the meeting point.

What's not allowed

• Flash/tripod/commercial photography at the Doge's Palace
• Photography at St. Marks Basilica is forbidden

Accessibility

• Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.

Additional information

• All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.

Inclusions #

Doge's Palace

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

St. Marks Basilica

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Audio guide

Save more than 60 minutes of waiting time in ticket queues to explore the church's dazzling mosaics and the palace's prisons.

• Everything you get at Doge's Palace: Skip the lines and wander through the lavish halls where Venice’s rulers once held power. Stand before Tintoretto’s Il Paradiso, the largest oil painting in the world, and feel the weight of history as you cross the Bridge of Sighs into the palace prisons. Every corner tells a story of intrigue, justice, and political drama.
• Everything you get at St. Mark's Basilica: Step straight into the basilica’s golden glow without waiting in line. Inside, 8,000 square meters of dazzling mosaics shimmer under the light, each one narrating centuries of faith and artistry. This is Venice’s spiritual heart, a place where beauty and devotion meet under one magnificent roof.
• Why choose this combo: This tour gives you the best of both worlds at a competitive price: the freedom to explore at your own pace and time saved in waiting lines so you can dive right into the action.
• Upgrades: Choose Prisons Access to explore the historic prison complex or Bell Tower Access for sweeping views over Venice.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian with commentary for both Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica (as per option selected)

• Access to the Bridge of Sighs and historic prisons (as per option selected)

• Access the Correr Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Biblioteca Marciana

Exclusions #

• Live guide

• Access to the Pala d’Oro, St. Mark’s Museum, Terrace, and Loggia Cavalli located inside the basilica

• Access to Secret Itineraries tour, or the Pozzi and Piombi prisons inside the Doge's Palace

• Headsets

• Transportation

• Meals

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair accessible, though the bell tower climb (if opted) is not.

Additional information

• When you visit the basilica, wear appropriate clothing that covers your shoulders and knees as it is a place of worship.
• From the date of your Doge's Palace visit, you have 3 days validity to visit the Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and the Biblioteca Marciana.

Inclusions #

• Entry to St. Mark’s Basilica main nave
• Audio guide on app (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese)

Exclusions #

• Guided tour
• Pala d'Oro ticket
• Terrace & Museum ticket

Discover how Venice’s power, art, and daily life intertwined, with a simple, well-planned combo.

• Everything you get at St. Mark’s Basilica: Skip the lines and dive into Venetian history with a multilingual audio guide. Explore the Zen Chapel, marvel at glittering mosaics, biblical domes, and ornate marble interiors, plus see Saint Mark’s relics up close.
• Everything you get at Doge’s Palace & Museums: Fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library. Enjoy masterpieces, golden ceilings, and discover the palace’s grand façade, armory, and prisons at your own pace.
• Why choose this combo: Save time and money with one smart combo that covers Venice’s essential sights, so you can focus on exploring, not waiting in queues.
• Upgrades: Add 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.

Inclusions #

St. Mark's Basilica

• Hosted and timed entry to St. Mark's Basilica
• Audio guide app in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German
• Access to the Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy, and Manfrediniana Art Gallery (valid for 6 months from your Basilica visit)

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark's Museums

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
• Skip-the-line entry to Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, & Monumental Rooms of Marciana Library

ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass (as per option selected)

• 1/2-day validity
• Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
• Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

Additional information

• Earphones must be used inside the basilica to ensure a respectful visit and proper audio guide use.
• Children under 6 years of age can travel free on ACTV transport services.
• The pass is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days, starting from the first validation, depending on the option selected.
• You can activate and redeem your pass immediately at ACTV ticket machines or designated Points of Sale and Collection.
• Tickets must be validated every time you board an ACTV bus or Vaporetto.
• While advance booking helps reduce waiting times, queues may still occur during peak periods.
• Entry to St. Mark’s Museums using the Museums Pass is permitted only from 12pm onward due to crowd-control measures.
• Admission to Doge’s Palace is valid only on the date chosen at checkout.
• Final entry to all attractions is one hour before closing; please check individual opening times in advance.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica

• Guided tour of Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica

• Guided tour of the San Marco Museum

• Radio and headphones for groups of more than 6 people for clear audio

Exclusions #

• Access to Pala d’Oro

• Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace

• Transportation

• Meals

Half-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride

Full-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride
• Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
• Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island

Inclusions #

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes

• Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Meals

What to bring

• Valid ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

St. Mark's Basilica

• Photography of any kind
• Pets
• Large bags and backpacks

Doge's Palace

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.