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.
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Begin at the famous Piazza San Marco as your English-speaking local guide narrates interesting stories about the square and surrounding landmarks.
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Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its Byzantine architecture and the relics of Saint Mark on a 1-hour guided tour.
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Admire the exquisite golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters, and the intricate marble floors that adorn the basilica’s interiors.
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Visit the San Marco Museum to see the treasures of Venice as your English-speaking guide brings the city’s history to life.
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Check out the museum’s collection of Venetian paintings and sculptures that offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage.
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Begin at the famous Piazza San Marco as your English-speaking local guide narrates interesting stories about the square and surrounding landmarks.
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Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its Byzantine architecture and the relics of Saint Mark on a 1-hour guided tour.
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Admire the exquisite golden mosaics that cover over 8,000 square meters, and the intricate marble floors that adorn the basilica’s interiors.
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Visit the San Marco Museum to see the treasures of Venice as your English-speaking guide brings the city’s history to life.
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Check out the museum’s collection of Venetian paintings and sculptures that offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage.
- 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!
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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.
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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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.
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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.
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You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.
- Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
- Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.
- Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.
- Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.
- Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.
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- Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
- Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.
- Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.
- Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.
- Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.
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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.
- Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.
- 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.
- 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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- Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.
- 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.
- 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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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.
-
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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Forget waiting in the long ticketing line and join the skip-the-line queue to explore every nook and corner of the majestic Doge's Palace.
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Gain skip-the-line access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana with your ticket.
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Collect your guidebook in multiple languages that contain fascinating details on Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square.
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Explore centuries-old history, art, and culture with the 7 suggested itineraries that will take you on an exciting journey of Venice.
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Fun fact: The Great Council Hall, as big as 2 tennis courts, is one of the largest rooms in Europe that stands without the support of beams or columns.
More details
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Forget waiting in the long ticketing line and join the skip-the-line queue to explore every nook and corner of the majestic Doge's Palace.
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Gain skip-the-line access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana with your ticket.
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Collect your guidebook in multiple languages that contain fascinating details on Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square.
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Explore centuries-old history, art, and culture with the 7 suggested itineraries that will take you on an exciting journey of Venice.
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Fun fact: The Great Council Hall, as big as 2 tennis courts, is one of the largest rooms in Europe that stands without the support of beams or columns.
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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.
More details
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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.
-
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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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.