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St. Mark's Bell Tower & San Marco History Gallery Hosted Entry Tickets

Name: St. Mark's Bell Tower & San Marco History Gallery Hosted Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-07-18T11:45:00
End: 2026-07-18T12:45:00
Location: Venice Tours

Duration

1 hr

Open today

9:30am - 9:15pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Avoid long waiting queues with priority access to St. Mark’s Campanile and History Gallery.

4.4/5(18)

Rosa C

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

No line at the entrance—I didn’t even wait 30 seconds. It was very easy to download the ticket and the app. The elevator was fast. The bell tower is cool at any time of day; even though I took more than one tour—morning and afternoon on days when it was 33 degrees—it’s very cool up there because it’s open, so the breeze circulates and you’re in the shade. The best 360-degree views; the telescopes are great for exploring distant corners, and the most wonderful thing is hearing the bells chime the hour.

Skip the lines and hop on the elevator to the top of St. Mark’s Bell Tower for panoramic views of Venice from 98 meters above the city.

Catch a glimpse of the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, the bustling St. Mark's Square, and the Venetian lagoon from a breathtaking vantage point.

Explore the San Marco History Gallery and learn about Venice’s rich maritime history and gondola craftsmanship.

Experience Venice in 3D through a virtual reality journey that takes you back to the city's glorious past.

Fun fact: In 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated his telescope to the Doge of Venice from the top of the St. Mark's Bell Tower.

Priority entry to St. Mark’s Bell Tower

Priority entry to San Marco History Gallery

Virtual reality experience at San Marco History Gallery

English, Italian, French, Spanish or German-speaking host (as per option selected)

Guided tour

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Rosa C
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
No line at the entrance—I didn’t even wait 30 seconds. It was very easy to download the ticket and the app. The elevator was fast. The bell tower is cool at any time of day; even though I took more than one tour—morning and afternoon on days when it was 33 degrees—it’s very cool up there because it’s open, so the breeze circulates and you’re in the shade. The best 360-degree views; the telescopes are great for exploring distant corners, and the most wonderful thing is hearing the bells chime the hour.
Karen J
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Robbie was very knowledgeable and also made it very interesting and fun! Would definitely recommend it!
Daniel G
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Basilica, doge palace, and bell tower were all great. I just thought that I can get in to these places with headout tickets. I just needed to realize that I needed to read instructions in my email for the ticket and ill do that for the colosseum.
Mariana P
Solo
Verified booking
Feb 2026
I was there when the bells rang
Christina A
Solo
Verified booking
Dec 2025
It was cold with rain and blustering wind and I wouldn't have missed being there. I love that Master of the House so much. Was a great Christmas Eve. I had to miss my tour of the museum but I can do that some day. Venice Tours was very helpful when I went there and my phone wouldn't work and I was so worried about missing the event.

Sweeping city views

Breeze through long waiting queues with priority access to St. Mark’s Campanile, which once served as a defensive watch tower. Take the elevator to the top, 98 meters above the city, and enjoy stunning panoramic views. From this height, you can easily spot Venice’s top landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the vast square below, and the picturesque lagoon. When you descend, don't miss out on the Logetta at the bell tower's base. Adorned with sculptures, this structure once served as a meeting point for Venetian nobles.

A virtual glimpse into the city's history

Next, delve into Venice’s rich maritime history at the San Marco History Gallery, where you can explore fascinating exhibits on gondolas, including a real dissected gondola showcasing its craftsmanship. Conclude your experience by stepping into an immersive virtual reality world that brings historic Venice to life, giving you a peek into what Piazza San Marco and the Doge’s Palace once looked like.

Accessibility

St. Mark's Campanile is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible with an elevator to get to the top.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Venice Tours.

Address: Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy.

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance.

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