Got tickets, 10 minutes away from the cathedral, no waiting time, cathedral, Doge's Palace and prison are well worth seeing. The only problem is that if you listen to the audio guide, you can't take photos at the same time, the audio guide switches off every time.
The skip the queue was a godsend! And the Basilica and Palace were as expected extraordinary. (please just note that additional tickets (and payemnt) are requried to see the horses / terrace and altar in the Basilica).
We couldn't visit the Basilica Museum because we had to pay again, even though we had already paid 120€ for the Doges' Palace and the Basilica. At no point was it specified that the 2 additional visits to the basilica were extra.
Skip the line war problemlos. Hier alles gut.
Quick admission - well organized.
We received a QR code for the audioguide at St. Mark's Basilica but nothing for the Doge's Palace. The tickets were also just some random tickets not even for the time of our visit (we could visit from 14:30 and the tickets were for 13:00).
We are old and are not savey with the phone we had no ear buds we could not keep up with where we were. Kept having to load in the middle of each part 3-4 times. Then we had to stand in line in the rain for the skip the line entry .. I feel this was a complete waste of the extra money..
I spent too much time trying to get the app to work I didn't really take in the buildings
Bypass long lines to visit two of the most iconic landmarks in Venice.
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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.
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!!!
Very well organised, meeting place easy to find. The best part, though, was our tour guide - Gina. She was engaging, witty, informative, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. She made the tour unforgettable!
The guide was very pleasant and the explanations were very interesting. However, the people at the ticket office before starting the guided tour were not very pleasant with tourists.
Our tour guide was awesome. Our tour began at 8:00 and we entered Doge palace around 8:30 and we were the first group in and we had no crowds at all. Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew a great detail of history. On to St Mark basilica and although it was crowded inside we made our way to the 2nd floor and was able to take great pictures without any crowds. We then when outside for a beautiful view of the piazza. Was fantastic and highly recommend this tour and tour guide and company.
Denise was a superstar guide. Professional, knowledgable and fun. Also well known so entry was quick!! Highly recommend !!
We purchased the tickets to "skip the line" and still waited 70 minutes to get inside. The tour guide was very knowledgeable which was great and the palace is worth seeing but expect a significant wait time
What was included was really nice but the ticket missed some things like the museum and seeing the horses of the basilica from the terrace.
It was excellent to be able to go early before it was open to the public. The tour guide was great. She was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Eliza was an excellent guide and we really enjoyed the amazing artefacts and history. Thanks
Lot of crowd at the venue made it difficult to identify and location of the venue and reach it.
Our guide was fantastic. Gave us a total understanding of the development of Venice.
Walking across the bridge of signs was the highlight for me.
Excellent tour guide, shows knowledge and experience!!. Service needs more organization for the package requested.
My guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable
The quality of the guide (Martine), really top-notch!
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us many interesting facts about Dogs's palace and St Mark's.
Beautiful sights made more memorable with your knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!
Comprehensive and entertaining presentation by the guide in German!!!
The tour guide was ace... funny and knowledgeable...
Inclusions
Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide
Headsets for groups of 10+ people
Access to:
Correr Museum
Marciana Library
National Archeological Museum
Access to the Pala d'Oro (as per option selected)
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
Tour guide great - the new regulations with the balcony unfortunately very opaque and difficult to understand.
The guide was very well informed, and obviously really enjoyed taking the group round. The fast tracking into the basilica was an added bonus
The Basilica was amazing. Beautiful, the view from the terrace is beautiful. If you have the Basilica and Doge tour together, you are no able to visit the terrace.
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.
Tickets were easy to obtain. Guide was informative and very easy to understand. Each group participant had their own headset and it was clear, never lost contact with guide.
Tour guide Information was clear. Would recommend.
Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable and kind.
Efficient and effective. Excellent guide
Our guide was so sweet and very informative about the basilica and Venice itself. Would definitely recommend!!!!
The experience was good, but very expensive.
What I loved the most about this experience was the clock tower. Our guide really knew the history well.
Everything was very rushed, impersonal. No time for individual questions, poorly functioning technology.
Small Group, quite good Tour guide.
Very attentive guide. Very good tour.
Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and explore this architectural gem on a guided tour.
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 Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace
Transportation
Meals
With my tickets I could NOT enter St. Mark's Basilica and not the bell tower!!!! The cathedral was closed at my booked time slot - after that I couldn't get back in! Booked 13h. Cathedral only opened at 14h! 113€ (3x combination tickets expire!)
After buying the tickets I did get a booking number, but no QR code. I should go with the booking number to the venue to have it changed for physical tickets. But the venue didn't know headout or couldn't do this. Calling the first agent didn't help. The chat was helpfull, but didn't solve the problem. Calling the local agent did solve the problem. A lot of trouble to finally get the tickets we payed for ... BTW the Basilica and Campanile were great 👍
concerning reservation N°24921905 Christophe COUFFY Phone: +33 (0)6 08 33 38 35 Hello, Let me remind you of the facts: I made 2 reservations on your site, the Campanille in Piazza San Marco, everything went perfectly with the tickets that were available on the app. The next day for the visit to the Basilica of San Marco, I was well in advance to exchange the reservation for tickets as indicated on the app, there was no one for the exchange, I tried to call your partner's number, no one answered, (guides from other tours present also tried with their Italian phones without success) your own automatic assistance system replied that it was sending the tickets to my email address, I received nothing either! I therefore request a refund for this service, as I was unable to take the tour. Best regards. Christophe COUFFY
We were unable to use the tickets because there was there nowhere to redeem them
You did not provide the service I paid for
i didn't manage to get in because i didn't receive my tickets
It's been three weeks and I still haven't head back! You cancelled the ticket! You tried to reschedule that times did not work for me. I want my money back! Please contact me at dseeman@hbi.com.
Skip long queues to explore St. Mark's Basilica & the Bell Tower with the Venice Pass.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
Fast-track access to the elevator for the Bell Tower
Exclusions
Hotel transfers and transportation
Meals
Very fast and professional. 🙏🏻 Good choice to visit St. Marc.
Meeting point was changed shortly before the start. Information only by email and not in the app. The guide who led the group to the entrance was not recognizable as an employee of Crown Tours (no purple T-shirt or pennant).
It was amazing seeing St. Mark. Headout was great. Suggest making it clearer as to how to contact ticket transfer person. Very unclear.
We would have been very happy if we had been clearly pointed out to the local organizer, and the address Colonna 5 could have used an explanation that it is located exactly between the 2 beksnnten columns....that was really unnecessary search! The local organizer (Crown Tours) does a great job! You also don't get the audio guide immediately after booking..as described....but only when you get your ticket....then you have to rush to the entrance....15 minutes is definitely too short! There is still room for improvement in the information content#
All good, thank you very much,👍👍👍
So easy to get right in and not wait in the long lines
The experience itself was great. We saw everything as booked.
The ticket was over four times more expensive than if I'd bought the ticket on the spot. Considering I spent like 10 minutes in the Basilica, 35 euros really seems a lot.
The assets that are there in venice. Ol problem is that they have not been enhanced
simplify the audioguide system
The basilica is and will always remain a wonder however a few years ago it was much easier to get a skip-the-line ticket. Now there are so many unnecessary steps for the buyer and as a result, the price has skyrocketed.
The fatal autoguide is a simple description, which you can save by reading the brochure. A SCAM IN ALL RULE
The worst experience of my life, and the customer service is lousy, come on I think this page is a lie because no one answers the complaints after leaving you stranded in another country.
Skip long lines & explore the iconic basilica in Venice on this self-guided tour.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica
Access to St. Mark's Museum
Audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, or Dutch
Access to the Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace (as per option selected)
Access to Pala d'Oro (as per option selected)
Audio app on your smartphone
Assistance from on-site staff to setup the app
Exclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Live guide
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The St. Mark's Basilica Terraces are elevated platforms or outdoor spaces accessible within the Basilica. Enjoy sweeping views of Piazza San Marco from the terraces, offering a unique vantage point to appreciate the basilica's architecture, the adjacent piazzetta, and prominent landmarks such as the Campanile and Procuratie buildings. Access to these terraces often involves a guided tour or a separate admission fee, elevating your overall experience at the legendary Venetian landmark.
Soar to the St. Mark's Basilica terrace for epic views of Piazza San Marco from a unique vantage point. It's like having Venice at your feet, with Insta-worthy snapshots guaranteed.
Appreciate the iconic quadriga on the St. Mark's Basilica Terrace. This triumphant sculpture, a replica outside the basilica, features a chariot drawn by four horses. The symbolic representation, historically associated with triumph and victory, speaks to the ancient Roman and Venetian cultural influences.
Discover the mesmerizing facade details of St. Mark's Basilica up close from the terrace. Admire the intricate sculptures and symbolic elements, each narrating the rich history and artistic brilliance of Venetian craftsmanship.
The terrace provides an ideal position to appreciate nearby landmarks like Procuratie buildings, the Campanile, Sansovino Loggi.
People with physical disabilities and wheelchair users can enter the Basilica and access the Treasury via the Porta dei Fiori, which features a ramp. The Museum, situated on the upper floor, is accessible via both a lift and stair lifts.
Visitors are advised to reach out to a staff member at the Porta dei Fiori, situated on the left-hand side of the Basilica, for assistance.
You can either purchase the tickets for terrace access onsite or online in advance. It's recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred time slot and avoid long queues.
The inclusions depend on the specific ticket details. You can purchase a standalone ticket for the terrace or a combo ticket for broader access to the Basilica. One of our popular choices is - Guided Tour of St. Marks Basilica with Priority Entry. The experience includes a shared guided tour with insightful commentary, access to the Basilica, terrace, and the Museum.
Yes, guided tours are available for the terrace of St. Mark's Basilica. These tours offer a curated experience, providing visitors with insights into the history, architecture, and significance of the basilica while relishing the breathtaking panorama from the terrace.
It is advisable to book St. Mark's Basilica tickets in advance to ensure availability, especially during peak tourist seasons. While on-site ticket purchases may be possible, booking in advance provides the convenience of securing your spot and avoiding potential long queues.
Specific time slots for terrace access with tickets may vary based on the type of ticket or tour package you choose. It's recommended to check the details of your selected ticket or tour when making a reservation. Some tickets offer flexible access, allowing you to choose a convenient time within a certain timeframe, while others may have designated time slots. Be sure to review the terms and conditions associated with your chosen ticket for accurate information on terrace access timing.
Yes, terrace tickets are separate from general admission to St. Mark's Basilica. Terrace access usually requires a distinct ticket or a specific category of ticket that explicitly includes terrace entry. General admission tickets may not cover terrace access, so choose a ticket option that aligns with your preferences.
The duration of stay on the terrace typically depends on the specific ticket or tour you choose. Guided tours may have a predetermined duration, while standalone terrace tickets might offer more flexibility. It's advisable to check the details of your chosen ticket for any time constraints or guidelines regarding terrace access duration.
There are no age restrictions for accessing the terrace. All visitors, regardless of age, can enjoy the panoramic views from the St. Mark's Basilica terrace.
From the St. Mark's Basilica terrace, you can enjoy breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Square, the Venetian lagoon, and nearby landmarks such as the Procuratie buildings, the Campanile, and the Sansovino Loggia. It provides an ideal vantage point to appreciate the architectural details of the basilica's facade, including the iconic quadriga.
Yes, the terrace is wheelchair accessible. People with physical disabilities and wheelchair users can enter the Basilica and access the Treasury via the Porta dei Fiori, which features a ramp. The Museum, situated on the upper floor, is accessible via both a lift and stair lifts. Visitors are advised to seek assistance from a staff member at the Porta dei Fiori for guidance.
