St. Mark's Basilica Terrace Tickets

• A short and sweet guided tour that covers all you need to learn about St. Mark's Basilica along with skip-the-line entry!
• Be dazzled by golden mosaics and heavenly chapels as you peer up into the huge domes. Get an optional aerial view of Venice from the basilica's terrace.
• Choose an expert tour guide in English, Italian, German, French or Spanish. Customize further with a 45-min or 1-hour option.
• Upgrade and get access to high altar retable of the Basilica di San Marco, the Pala d'Oro with a guide.
• At St. Mark's Museum, find gold tesserae, royal fabrics like the Doge's red velvet, and even the bones of around 78 saints!

Inclusions

• 45-min or 1-hour guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
• Expert English, Spanish, German, Italian or French-speaking guide
• Headsets for groups of 10+ people
• Access to St. Mark's Museum (optional)
• Access to the basilica terraces (optional)
• Access to Pala d'Oro with a Spanish or English-speaking guide (optional)

• Tip: Head to the Treasury to see a collection of precious objects looted by the Venetians from Constantinople, along with a few art pieces by the ancient craftsmen of Venice.
• 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.
• Keep in mind luggage and large bags are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• 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.

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

• Walk through the most legendary Venetian neighborhoods and tour St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, all with an expert guide.
• Don't waste time in queues and discover biblical sculptures and geometric marble inlays within the 5-domed basilica of St. Mark.
• Understand the political relevance of the Doge's Palace as you admire artworks like Federico Zuccari's Barbarossa kisses the Pope's foot in lavish rooms like the Great Council Chamber.
• Enjoy dedicated attention in your preferred language – choose between an English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide.
• Your exploration doesn't just stop there! This ticket also gives you access to treasures of the Biblioteca Marciana and the Archaeological Museum.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide
• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Access to:

• Correr Museum
• Marciana Library
• National Archeological Museum
• Access to the Pala d'Oro (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi

• Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

St. Mark's Basilica

• Tip: Try spotting designs of foxes, peacocks, doves, roosters and rhinoceros in the marble inlays while you’re walking around St. Mark's Basilica.
• 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.
• 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.

Doge's Palace

• Tip: Keep an eye out for the statues of Poseidon and Mars at the Staircase of the Giants in Doge's Palace.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not wheelchair accessible.

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

Avoid the queues, tune into your multilingual audio guide, and explore St. Mark’s Basilica!

• In English, Italian, or German, learn all about the stunning gold mosaics, giant columns, and 5 domes of Venice’s iconic church.
• Admire the intricate technicolor marble inlays, dazzling relics of the Treasury, and St. Mark's tomb.
• Another ticket upgrade lets you admire the Pala d'Oro altarpiece up close. See the world's only remaining undamaged Gothic goldsmithing!

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

• Access to the Terrace & St. Mark's Museum
• Guided tour
• Earphones

• Tip: Observe how the basilica’s layout aligns with the rising sun. This design choice reflects the importance of light in Byzantine architecture.
• 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.
• Bring along your earphones and make sure your phone is fully charged.
• 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.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Enjoy a hassle-free visit to two of the most famous Venetian landmarks with skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
• With an audio guide, learn about the relics and artworks housed in the treasury, and Saint Mark’s life and biblical references depicted in the golden mosaics.
• Keep an eye out for the Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs, a purple-hued statue of four Roman emperors that guards a corner of the basilica.
• At the Doge's Palace, once the residence of the Doge of Venice and now a museum, learn more about the armory with 2,000+ pieces featuring swords, crossbows, and firearms.
• Check out engraved wooden ceilings, marble chimneys, and frescoes at Dodge's Apartments, and don’t miss the Resurrection of Christ at the picture gallery.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
• Audio guide for St. Mark’s Basilica
• Printed guidebook for Doge’s Palace
• Priority entrance to St. Mark's Square Museums & San Marco Photo Gallery (as per option selected)
• Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Access to Pala d'Oro, Basilica's terrace, and St. Mark's Museum

• Tip: The Doge's Palace often hosts temporary exhibitions; make sure to inquire about any current exhibits that might pique your interest.
• Safety is a priority so this experience is not suitable for guests over the age of 95 years.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
• Strict dress code: shorts, hats, short skirts, sleeveless shirts, bare feet, loose clothing, and see-through clothing are not allowed inside the Basilica. It is imperative that the guests cover their knees and shoulders while entering the Basilica.

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