Religious Sites

St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2024-12-30T13:30:00
End: 2024-12-30T17:15:00
Location: Venice

Tour group exploring St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line tickets in Venice, Italy

St. Mark's Basilica interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Venice, Italy.

Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.

Tourists exploring the interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy with Skip-the-Line Tickets and Audio Guide

Skip the lines at St. Mark's Basilica and enhance your visit with an upgrade to access Pala d'Oro, the basilica's terrace, and St. Mark's Museum.

Highlights

Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.
Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.
Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.
Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.
Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
Access to Pala d’Oro (as per option selected)
Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian & German (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line access to the Terrace & St. Mark's Museum (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Guided tour

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Fafred

3/5

Dec, 2024

No audio guide. Very poorly explained and no one told us what to do. Ticket much more expensive than if we had bought it on the spot.

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Jarad

5/5

Dec, 2024

Beautiful place to fill the eyes with wonder! I would suggest getting the full experience and buying the Tower tickets, along with the palace and museum if you have the time!

María

5/5

Dec, 2024

That you do it at your own pace, but the devices don't let you turn up the sound and for people who don't have good hearing it was low because you were listening to the people around you and you lose hearing.

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Pierangela

3/5

Nov, 2024

Seeing the majesty of the mosaics and floor inlays is always a marvel. Too bad about the lack of availability of the staff ... I had to buy tickets again xbecause that day our train from Milan was delayed three hours ... vabbè this for sure is the last time I reserve a ticket skip the line for sure

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Ariel

5/5

Nov, 2024

Very nice basilica, I recommend it because it is very different from most churches I have visited throughout Italy. It has a totally different style and is worth a visit. Also unlike other churches this one gives you access to more places than the normal churches that you only access to the central part.

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Your experience

Soak up the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica

The Cathedral of Saint Mark, also known as the Basilica of San Marco, is one of Venice's most famous landmarks. Situated in the Piazza San Marco, it contains the remains of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice. With golden mosaics, elaborate decorations, and 5 towering domes, the church is a stunning specimen of Byzantine architecture. The lavish and imposing exteriors of the basilica, including its multicolored columns, will surely amaze you the moment you set your gaze on this religious temple. Select the audio guide option to get access to carefully curated multilingual insights.

Upgrade to include the Pala d'Oro, the Terrace & St. Mark's Museum

The basilica has several incredible pieces of art, including the famous Pala d'Oro, an example of medieval goldsmithing. You'll find this precious jeweled altar near the high altar, where the relics of the Evangelist are enshrined. A real masterpiece, this universal symbol of Byzantine genius is studded with innumerable exquisite stones and diamonds. Don't miss out on the stunning views of St. Mark's Square from the terrace and discover a variety of church artifacts at the museum.

Operating hours

St. Mark's Basilica

Monday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Tuesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Wednesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Thursday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Friday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Saturday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Sunday	02:00 PM - 05:15 PM	last entry 04:45 PM

St Marks museum

Monday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM
Tuesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM
Wednesday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM
Thursday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM
Friday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM
Saturday	09:30 AM - 05:15 PM
Sunday	02:00 PM - 05:15 PM

Know before you go

What's not allowed

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.

Accessibility

This experience is 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.
The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Additional information

Note: The wait time to enter St. Mark's Basilica can vary depending on the time of day and season. During peak times, such as weekends or holidays, the wait may exceed 1-2 hours. To avoid longer queues, it is recommended to arrive early or later in the afternoon.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.