St. Mark's Square
Visit St. Mark's Square, the bustling town square in the heart of Venice. Visit St. Mark's Basilica or the Doge's Palace, head to the top of Campanile San Marco for stunning views of Venice, dine at the charming cafes and more. Book guided tours, walking tours, and combo experiences to truly soak in the essence of St. Mark's Square.-
Discover St. Mark's Basilica on this concise guided tour with skip-the-line entry, ensuring an efficient exploration of this iconic landmark.
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Gaze at golden mosaics and celestial chapels beneath the basilica's towering domes, and opt for an aerial view of Venice from its terrace.
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Explore the treasures of St. Mark's Museum, from intricate gold tesserae to royal fabrics like the Doge's red velvet.
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Personalize your experience with expert guides fluent in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish, and select between 45-minute or 1-hour tour options.
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Get access to high altar retable of the Basilica di San Marco, the Pala d'Oro with an English or Spanish-speaking guide once you upgrade.
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Discover St. Mark's Basilica on this concise guided tour with skip-the-line entry, ensuring an efficient exploration of this iconic landmark.
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Gaze at golden mosaics and celestial chapels beneath the basilica's towering domes, and opt for an aerial view of Venice from its terrace.
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Explore the treasures of St. Mark's Museum, from intricate gold tesserae to royal fabrics like the Doge's red velvet.
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Personalize your experience with expert guides fluent in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish, and select between 45-minute or 1-hour tour options.
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Get access to high altar retable of the Basilica di San Marco, the Pala d'Oro with an English or Spanish-speaking guide once you upgrade.
- Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
- Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
- From the intricacy of the biblical sculptures of St. Mark's Basilica to the scary hallows and dingy prisons of Doge's Palace, this experience has it all.
- Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
- Fun fact: The National Archaeological Museum houses intriguing artifacts, like an ancient Roman toilet seat made of marble and Egyptian mummies!
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- Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
- Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
- From the intricacy of the biblical sculptures of St. Mark's Basilica to the scary hallows and dingy prisons of Doge's Palace, this experience has it all.
- Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
- Fun fact: The National Archaeological Museum houses intriguing artifacts, like an ancient Roman toilet seat made of marble and Egyptian mummies!
- Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.
- Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
- Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
- You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
- Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.
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- Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.
- Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
- Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
- You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
- Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.
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Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride.
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Explore the waterways and the celebrated parts of the Grand Canal including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Desdemona’s House, and Mozart’s House.
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Discover St. Mark's Basilica, the beating heart of Venice, on an immersive guided tour, available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian.
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Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride.
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Explore the waterways and the celebrated parts of the Grand Canal including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Desdemona’s House, and Mozart’s House.
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Discover St. Mark's Basilica, the beating heart of Venice, on an immersive guided tour, available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian.
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Enjoy the intimacy of after-hours exploration as you gain exclusive access to one of the world’s most extraordinary churches after closing.
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With your guide, learn the history of the Crypt, offering a peek into the Church's ancient foundations, while witnessing the charm of St. Mark's Square.
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Don't miss the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece, gleaming under the night sky, before exploring the majestic Bell Tower and the 16th-century Marciana Library.
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Upgrade for entry to the famous Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture that served as a seat of power for the Republic of Venice.
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Fun fact: St. Mark's Basilica houses over 85,000 square feet of mosaic, equivalent to covering 1.5 American football fields.
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Enjoy the intimacy of after-hours exploration as you gain exclusive access to one of the world’s most extraordinary churches after closing.
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With your guide, learn the history of the Crypt, offering a peek into the Church's ancient foundations, while witnessing the charm of St. Mark's Square.
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Don't miss the Pala d’Oro Altarpiece, gleaming under the night sky, before exploring the majestic Bell Tower and the 16th-century Marciana Library.
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Upgrade for entry to the famous Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture that served as a seat of power for the Republic of Venice.
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Fun fact: St. Mark's Basilica houses over 85,000 square feet of mosaic, equivalent to covering 1.5 American football fields.
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Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.
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Get to know rare-known secrets about the 14th century palace from an expert guide in your preferred language. Take pictures of the ornate design and architecture of this marvel.
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Your ticket also gives you access to the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square! Visit the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso on your own at a leisurely pace.
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Opt for the Mysteries and Secrets tour of Doge's Palace if you want to explore hidden chambers, like the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi, and uncover conspiracies.
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Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.
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Get to know rare-known secrets about the 14th century palace from an expert guide in your preferred language. Take pictures of the ornate design and architecture of this marvel.
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Your ticket also gives you access to the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square! Visit the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso on your own at a leisurely pace.
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Opt for the Mysteries and Secrets tour of Doge's Palace if you want to explore hidden chambers, like the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi, and uncover conspiracies.
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Just show your mobile voucher and walk into the Doge’s Palace skipping the 45-minute average queue.
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Rich in Gothic architecture, the Palace is, no doubt, a must-visit Venetian attraction.
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Discover the history and culture of the city as you visit 11 museums in Venice. Walk in without standing in long queues.
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Visit 3 churches from the Chorus Circuit to explore the religious center of Venice.
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Your options include the iconic Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana, the Fortuny Museum, and more.
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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and architecture of churches like Santa Maria del Giglio, founded in the 9th century and full of classical paintings.
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Just show your mobile voucher and walk into the Doge’s Palace skipping the 45-minute average queue.
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Rich in Gothic architecture, the Palace is, no doubt, a must-visit Venetian attraction.
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Discover the history and culture of the city as you visit 11 museums in Venice. Walk in without standing in long queues.
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Visit 3 churches from the Chorus Circuit to explore the religious center of Venice.
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Your options include the iconic Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana, the Fortuny Museum, and more.
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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and architecture of churches like Santa Maria del Giglio, founded in the 9th century and full of classical paintings.
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A walking tour around areas like Saint Mark's Square and Castello with a local guide will deepen your appreciation for Venice.
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Your experience doesn't end there. Hop aboard a gondola like a true Venetian and cruise along its water-laden alleys.
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Uncover the secrets of gondolas and gondoliers! Discover how the s-shaped iron prow was made to honor the Grand Canal and more.
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See and understand the history of St. Mark's Basilica, Piazzetta Dei Leoncini, the Clock Tower, Procuratie Vecchie and many more buildings of importance.
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A walking tour around areas like Saint Mark's Square and Castello with a local guide will deepen your appreciation for Venice.
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Your experience doesn't end there. Hop aboard a gondola like a true Venetian and cruise along its water-laden alleys.
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Uncover the secrets of gondolas and gondoliers! Discover how the s-shaped iron prow was made to honor the Grand Canal and more.
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See and understand the history of St. Mark's Basilica, Piazzetta Dei Leoncini, the Clock Tower, Procuratie Vecchie and many more buildings of importance.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Feeding pigeons in the Square is banned, and could attract a fine of €50 to €200 on the offender.
The Basilica in Venice is a top tourist spot. To avoid long lines, buy a skip-the-line ticket, possibly combined with other attractions for a better experience.
The Basilica lights up in the evenings and is an ethereal site. Do make time to stop at one of the many cafes in the square to watch this display.
The Square is full of attractions and will include a lot of walking; visitors are encouraged to wear shoes and comfortable clothing.
Photography inside the buildings is strictly for non-commercial purposes only.
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About St. Mark's Square
Piazza San Marco, or Saint Mark's Square, stands as Venice's largest and most significant gathering place. It's a hub for both locals and tourists, offering a glimpse into the city's rich history and grandeur. Dominated by the impressive Basilica of St. Mark and its iconic bell tower, the Campanile di San Marco, the square exudes an air of majesty and importance.
It's the lowest point in Venice.
There used to be another church on the square, before Napoleon's stepson destroyed it.
St. Mark’s Square is the only square in Venice to be called a Piazza.