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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.
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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.
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Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.
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Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.
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Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.
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Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.
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Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
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Access to Pala d’Oro (as per option selected)
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Audio guide in English, Italian, and German (as per option selected)
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Skip-the-line access to the Terrace & St. Mark's Museum (as per option selected)
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- Guided tour
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Raffaella
Mar, 2025Verified booking
Everything went very well. I was a little worried because I was not familiar with this site and had read in a review that the tickets sold were not valid. Actually just follow the directions and go to pick up the physical tickets at a store near St. Mark's where they give out tickets with a QR code that is then scanned at the turnstiles and works perfectly. The audio guide must be downloaded to your phone. The advice is to download it outside St. Mark's because inside it does not pick up and you cannot use it. Tickets are purchased for a specific time but you can actually get in the entire hour before: our tickets for example were for 10:30 and we were able to validate them as early as 9:45, unexpectedly making up some time
Mark
Mar, 2025Verified booking
We did "skip the line" tickets for St Mark's Basilica and the Doges Palace in Venice. All very quick, efficient and easy and saving us lots of time.
Carol
Mar, 2025Verified booking
I would have given "Awesome" as our trip to The Doges Palace was indeed that but we were less impressed by St Mark's Basilica.
Victor
Mar, 2025Verified booking
From booking the ticket to entering the sights, everything was effortless and easy. Went totally smoothly and everyone involved was polite and friendly.
Vicki
Feb, 2025Verified booking
I didn't realize this was a "must see" in Venice! Now I tell you GO! The Basilica is breathtaking. Do buy the add on to see the altarpiece.
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.
What's not allowed
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Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
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Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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