St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets and Tour Options

Duration1h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

(EN)St Mark Tour & Doge Ticket

Monuments included:: Doge's Palace (Self-guided with multilingual audioguide)
St. Mark's Basilica (English guided visit)
Inclusions:: Audioguide for Doge Palace only
Skip-the-line visit with an English-speaking guide for the basilica.

(IT)St Mark Tour & Doge Ticket

Monuments Included: Doge's Palace (Self-guided with multilingual audioguide)
St. Mark's Basilica (Italian guided visit)
Inclusions: Audioguide for Doge Palace only
Skip-the-line visit with an Italian-speaking guide for the basilica.

(GR)St Mark Tour & Doge Ticket

Monuments Included: Doge's Palace (Self-guided with multilingual audioguide)
St. Mark's Basilica (German guided visit)
Inclusions: Audioguide for Doge Palace only
Skip-the-line visit with a German-speaking guide for the basilica.

(GR) Basilica and Square Tour

Service: Basilica main area and St. Mark's visit with a German-licensed guide from start to finish for a smooth experience.
Access: Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with German licensed guide
St Mark's Square Tour with German speaking guide
Duration: 1 hour
Not Included: Museum, Terrace, Pala d’Oro, other areas not listed

(FR)St Mark Tour & Doge Ticket

Monuments Included: Doge's Palace (Self-guided with multilingual audioguide)
St. Mark's Basilica (French guided visit)
Inclusions: Audioguide for Doge Palace only
Skip-the-line visit with a French-speaking guide for the basilica.

(EN) Basilica and Square Tour

Service: Basilica main area and St. Mark's visit with an English-licensed guide from start to finish for a smooth experience.
Access: Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with english licensed guide
St Mark's Square Tour with English speaking guide
Duration: 1 hour
Not Included: Museum, Terrace, Pala d’Oro, other areas not listed

Basilica Tour with Terrace

Service: Basilica, Museum & Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace visit with a licensed guide in english. Accompany you throughout the visit
Access: Skip-the-line english guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, the Museum, and the panoramic Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace
Duration: 50 minutes
Included: Guided visit in english, skip-the-line entry
Not suitable for: Wheelchair users, limited mobility, pets, large luggage
Not Included: Pala d’Oro, other areas not listed

(ES) Basilica and Square Tour

Service: Basilica main area and St. Mark's visit with a Spanish-licensed guide from start to finish for a smooth experience.

Access: Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with Spanish licensed guide
St Mark's Square Tour with Spanish speaking guide
Duration: 1 hour
Not Included: Museum, Terrace, Pala d’Oro, other areas not listed

(IT) Basilica and Square Tour

Service: Basilica main area and St. Mark's visit with an Italian-licensed guide from start to finish for a smooth experience.
Access: Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with Italian licensed guide
St Mark's Square Tour with Italian speaking guide

Duration: 1 hour
Not Included: Museum, Terrace, Pala d’Oro, other areas not listed

(FR) Basilica and Square Tour

Service: Basilica main area and St. Mark's visit with a French-licensed guide from start to finish for a smooth experience.
Access: Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with French licensed guide
St Mark's Square Tour with French speaking guide

Duration: 1 hour
Not Included: Museum, Terrace, Pala d’Oro, other areas not listed

(ES)St Mark Tour & Doge Ticket

Monuments Included: Doge's Palace (Self-guided with multilingual audioguide)
St. Mark's Basilica (Spanish guided visit)
Inclusions: Audioguide for Doge Palace only
Skip-the-line visit with a Spanish-speaking guide for the basilica.

What's 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)

Headphones and smartphone not included (required to use audioguide app on hosted visits)
Access to Pala d’Oro not included

What to expect

Piazza San Marco
10m

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
50m · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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 point

This activity will finish at St. Mark's Square after your St. Mark's Basilica guided tour.

Additional information

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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