St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)
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St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) is the crown jewel of Venice, one of the most sumptuous cities in the western world. This ornate cathedral blends elements of Gothic, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Renaissance architecture—testimony to the city’s political and economic dominance that spanned centuries. Topped by soaring domes and with an interior of astonishing golden mosaics, the church is so opulent it is known as the Chiesa d’Oro, or the Golden Church. Construction began in 828, when the body of St. Mark was smuggled back to Venice from Alexandria; the church has been rebuilt, expanded, and delicately restored over the centuries.
Mon - Sat 9:45am-5:00pm, Sun and holidays 2pm-4:30pm
Piazza San Marco, Venice, 30124
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Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Group or Private Tour
Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.
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$97.62
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$97.62
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Best of Venice Tour with St Mark’s Basilica and Grand Canal Boat tour
See the best of Venice in a day on a tour that combines a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal. Hear the history of St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St. Mark’s Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice’s backstreets and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.
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$97.62
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$97.62
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Skip the Line: Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica and Pala D'Oro
Discover the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice without the headache of long lines. Head to the front of the queue with your expert guide and step inside to admire the cathedral’s glittering gold mosaics, Pala d'Oro and embellished domes. Explore other architectural highlights of St. Mark’s Square and learn about Venice’s history as a seafaring superpower and Italian cultural capital. You also escape to quieter backstreets of Hidden Venice to visit lesser-known attractions and gain insight into daily Venetian life.
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$35.84
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$35.84
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tour
Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Listen to your guide's commentary clearly with provided headsets and avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission tickets. Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace are also included for a hassle-free tour.
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$91.44
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$91.44
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff
St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Group or Private Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.
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$117.39
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$117.39
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Venice Super-Saver: Doge’s Palace, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat Tour
Explore the best of Venice at a 10% discount with this Super Saver combo of three popular tours. Skip the line at the Doge’s Palace, where you can wander through ornate public rooms and across the notorious Bridge of Sighs. You’ll also head to the front of the long queue at St Mark’s Basilica to tour the dazzling interior of this Byzantine masterpiece including Pala d'Oro and enjoy a guided walking tour of Venice’s hidden gems. Finally, cruise down the Grand Canal aboard a motorboat and soak in the majestic passing scenery.
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$171.77
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$171.77
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola
First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.
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$159.41
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$159.41
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Venice Super Saver: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Tours plus Venice Walking Tour
See two of Venice’s most iconic attractions and save 10% when you book them together with this Super Saver. Head to the front of the long queues with skip-the-line access to the famed Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Learn the history behind these architectural wonders from your local guide, and explore some of Venice’s lesser-known sights on a walking tour. Complete both tours in the same day with a break in between to spend at your leisure, depending on the operational schedule.
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$109.98
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$109.98
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Proposal Photographer in Venice
Capture your special moment with a professional wedding proposal photographer in Venice. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and meet up with a local who knows the city’s picturesque, romantic spots. Enjoy pictures with a candid, contemporary style, available in an easily accessible online gallery five working days after your dream proposal.
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$295.35
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Venice in a Day Tour with St Mark's, Doge's Palace and Gondolas
Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.
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$137.93
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$137.93
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Venice Walking Tour plus Skip the Lines Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tours
Enjoy the best of Venice on this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.
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$130.99
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$130.99
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Regular temperature checks for staff
4-Hour Venice Walking tour with Skip the line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica
Saint Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace are two landmarks rarely left off any Venice Itinerary, but their popularity means that visitors often spend more time queuing outside than exploring inside. Visit both on this 4-hour tour, including skip-the-line entrance and a walking tour of romantic Venice.
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$122.34
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$122.34
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Venice Combo: Walking & Gondola Ride Tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Stroll down the narrow alleys of Venice and encounter enchanting squares
• Take a classic gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller canals
• Embark on a 2.5-hour tour with a professional experienced guide
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See Venice from the land and water on a 2-hour combined stroll through the fabled quarters of “La Serenissima”, and a gondola ride along the quiet canals. See the unusual façade of La Fenice, and hear curious stories about the Venetian Republic.
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$95.15
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$95.15
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Venice Skip the Line Doge’s Palace and St Mark's Private Tour
Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Admire the shimmering mosaics and golden altars of the city’s most famous cathedral, and see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto as you wander through the lavish chambers of the Venetian Republic’s one-time rulers. Skip the long lines at both attractions with priority access (from April to October), so you don't waste a minute of precious vacation time.
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$203.89
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$203.89
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Venice Skip the line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour
The Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica are two of Venice’s most beloved destinations, but the two landmarks can have ticket lines to match. See both landmarks with a private guide on a 2-hour tour that includes skip-the-line access, so you can make the most of your time in Venice.
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$85.26
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$85.26
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Doge's Palace: Skip the line tickets with audio guide
This self-guided audio tour gives you the insight of a guided tour with the flexibility of independent exploration. Skip the lines to enter the Palazzo Ducale and Saint Mark’s Basilica and explore them at your own pace.
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$29.66
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$29.66
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Venice Super Saver: Dolomite Mountains Day Trip and Skip-the-Line Venice in One Day Tour
Want to see the Dolomites, tour Venice and save money at the same time? Book this Venice Super Saver, which combines two best-selling tours at a discounted rate, and spread your sightseeing over two days. Start with a Dolomites day trip to visit the ski village of Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo mountain range, and then take a tour of the Venice on the second day (check operational schedule for details). Bypass the entrance lines outside St Mark’s Basilica, explore the city by foot and, finally, finish with a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.
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$271.86
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$271.86
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes and iconic architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica on a 1-hour guided tour of the cathedral. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, and hear the story of how St. Mark's body came to rest in the city. See how the unique building combines Eastern and Western architecture, and stand before the stunning Pala d’Oro altar, which glimmers with gold, gems and precious stones.
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$42.37
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$42.37
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Regular temperature checks for staff
Public Tour St Mark's Basilica Museum and Terrace
Rich with mosaics, Byzantine art, and architectural details, the St Mark’s Basilica (Basilica of San Marco) is a Venice masterpiece. With that much to see it’s easy to miss key points, but a guided visit ensures you cover the highlights—while learning the stories behind the artwork. On this tour, you'll settle into a comfortable seat as the guide points out Biblical scenes, the Pala d’Oro, the Treasury, and more.
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$39.54
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$39.54
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Historic Venice: Doge's Palace, Basilica guided tour & gondola ride
Skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge Palace and opt a shared guided tour instead. Then, enjoy the quintessential Venice experience—a gondola ride through the city’s canals and waterways. Your ticket also includes access to several landmarks surrounding Saint Mark’s Square, as well as access to a mobile app that provides commentary to a walking tour of the city at your own pace.
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$109.98
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$109.98
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Venice in one Day combined city tour with Skip the line
If you’re looking to see most of Venice’s well-known sights all in one day, put your trust in this fun combination day tour. This package includes a gondola ride on the Grand Canal, a walking tour of the city, and a boat tour along the city’s most secluded canals. Plus, it gives you a skip-the-line privilege at Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and at St. Mark's Basilica.
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$197.28
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$197.28
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Skip the line Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Walking Tour in Venice
St. Mark's Basilica is one of Venice’s most visited attractions and this skip-the-line tour ensures you don’t waste any time queuing outside. Enjoy priority access and a 1-hour guided walking tour of the Golden Basilica, followed by an optional cruise to visit a glass factory on Murano Island.
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$39.54
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$39.54
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Skip the Line St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour
See the magnificent St. Mark's Basilica with one of the most in-depth guided tours of the Byzantine jewel. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the often-long queues outside the cathedral. Learn about the incredible history behind St. Mark's from a knowledgeable guide during this 1-hour tour. See the treasures inside the basilica, including the Golden Pall and the altar.
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$39.54
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$39.54
Venice: St Marks Basilica Tour
Go beyond the guidebook and discover the world-famous art and architecture of St Mark’s Basilica on a 2-hour group tour. A skip-the-line ticket, plus access to the treasury, Museum of St Marks and Pala d’Oro, helps you make the most of your limited vacation time in Venice. Provided headsets enable you to listen to your guide's commentary while still enjoying 360 views inside the magnificent basilica.
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$64.26
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$64.26
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FAQ’s
What are St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) hours of operation?
St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) hours of operation: Mon - Sat 9:45am-5:00pm, Sun and holidays 2pm-4:30pm. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Should I book St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 157 St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) costs USD 12.36. Guided St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) tours start around USD 12.36 per person. See all 157 St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)?
The best ways to experience St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) are:
- Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Group or Private Tour
- Best of Venice Tour with St Mark’s Basilica and Grand Canal Boat tour
- Skip the Line: Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica and Pala D'Oro
- Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tour
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