Book St. Mark's Basilica Tours

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. Marks 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: For panoramic views of the square and lagoon, climb the Bell Tower, the tallest structure in 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 climb Bell Tower (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 #

• 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

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 #

• Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)

• Local English-speaking guide

• Expertly guided walking tour

• Headset

• Entry to Doge's Palace (optional)

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.

Skip long queues to explore St. Mark's Basilica & the Bell Tower with the Venice Pass.

• Buy a Venice Pass and bypass long lines to visit the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bell Tower.
• The pass also gives you priority access to the elevator that will take you to the top of the Bell Tower, which offers gorgeous city views.

Inclusions #

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

• Fast-track access to the elevator for the Bell Tower

Exclusions #

• Local guide

• Hotel transfers and transportation

• Meals

• Tip: It is recommended that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find the meeting points mentioned in their voucher.
• This tour is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

St. Mark's Basilica

• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Inclusions #

• 1-hour shared walking tour of Venice

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

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

• Access to Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale & Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

• Complimentary glass craftsman demonstration (9am slots only)

• 30-minute gondola ride (as per option selected)

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

Take a guided tour of one of the most famous landmarks in Venice & enjoy a gondola ride after.

• Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its rich history and architectural beauty during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
• Admire intricate Byzantine mosaics, domes, and marble columns as your expert guide enthralls you with fascinating stories of this cultural icon.
• Enjoy a classic Venetian gondola ride and glide along canals to experience the city from its famous waterways.

Inclusions #

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

• Guide tour of St. Mark’s Basilica

• Gondola ride along Venice’s canals and waterways

• Expert English-speaking local guide

Exclusions #

• Transportation

• Meals

• Gratuities

Venice's top two landmarks plus a walking tour of its hidden streets, all in one guided experience.

• Everything you get: Start with a guided walk through Venice's narrow calli, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the SS. Giovanni e Paolo church, Marco Polo's House, and the Mercerie before heading inside the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access. An audio receiver is included throughout.
• Why choose this: Most tours drop you straight into the landmarks. This one shows you the lived-in city first, so by the time you reach St. Mark's Square, you have the full picture of Venice, not just its monuments.

Inclusions #

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

• Walking tour of Venice’s famous alleys

• Priority entry & guided tour of The Doge’s Palace

• Priority entry & guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica

• Personal audio device

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Food & beverages

What to bring

• Carry a valid government-issued ID matching the name on your booking. Entry may be refused without it.

What's not allowed

• Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside St. Mark's Basilica. Only small bags, no larger than a purse, are allowed. There is no cloakroom at the Basilica, so do not bring large bags to the tour.

Accessibility

• The Doge's Palace is wheelchair accessible. However, since it is also a walking tour, this experience may not be suited for those with limited mobility.

Additional information

• St. Mark's Basilica is a place of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered for entry; visitors who do not meet the dress code will be refused entry.
• The tour runs in all weather conditions. In the event of exceptional high tide, the tour may be cancelled and a full refund will be issued.
• On certain dates, Venice's city access contribution applies. Check the Comune di Venezia website for registration requirements and fees before your visit.
• No refunds are provided for no-shows or late arrivals.