St. Mark's Basilica Terrace Tickets

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.

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