St Mark's Basilica (Basilica of San Marco) Tours and Tickets

See the best of Venice in a day on a tour that combines a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal. Hear the history of St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St Mark's Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice's backstreets and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.

Save precious time and make the most of a visit to the Doge's Palace in Venice with a private, skip-the-line tour that lets you bypass the long queue and head right inside the Gothic centerpiece of St. Mark's Square. Admire Renaissance masterpieces as a guide describes the political intrigue and scandals that took place inside majestic halls and the notorious palace prison. After the tour, raise a glass to Venice's rich winemaking heritage with a tasting and appetizers at a cozy wine parlor.

St. Mark's Basilica, with its walls covered in golden mosaics, is one of Venice's most popular historical landmarks - and it often has the crowds to show for it. On this exclusive tour, you'll skip the lines for quicker access to the Byzantine splendors inside, and enjoy a scenic, guided stroll through St. Mark's Square. Upgrade to include a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Avoid the hassle of crowded, rushed group tours on this private walking tour of Venice that is exclusively for you and your party. Explore Venice's gems, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, and the Doge's Palace, and enjoy the flexibility of customizing the itinerary to your preferences.

Explore the most famous sites in Venice with an insider guide on this walking tour. Learn the history of iconic attractions around St Mark's Square, and explore the commercial heart of this ancient city as you walk across the Rialto Bridge. Head to the front of the long line at St Mark's Basilica to admire the cathedral's glittering gold splendor without the wait. Rest your feet, but not your eyes and emotions for a quintessential 30-minute shared gondola ride with a local gondoliere from the Grand Canal (if Gondola ride tour selected). Optional upgrades include a small-group tour with a water taxi ride along the Grand Canal and a guided tour of the Doge's Palace at St Mark's Square.

Explore the history and legends of St Mark’s Square on a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Known as the cultural and political heart of Venice, the square is home to some of the city’s most dazzling landmarks and architecture, including Italo-Byzantine St Mark’s Basilica and Gothic Doge’s Palace. Upgrade to include a ride on a classic Venetian gondola after the tour — a must-do experience when visiting Venice!   

View two highlights of St. Mark's Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this 2-hour walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge's Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison building as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice's republic. Then, tour St. Mark's Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece. Admission fees included.

Experience Saint Mark's Basilica after hours on this 1.5-hour evening tour. Look around the chapel with your small group of 15 people, learning about its history and Byzantine architecture without the buzz of a thousand other visitors.

Get a lesson in Venetian history without joining a huge tour group on an audio-guided walking tour of the city's most captivating corners. Put the map away and go at your own pace while a recorded guide helps you navigate winding backstreets and shares the stories behind monuments like St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. Plus, you'll skip the line at the Doge's Palace for included entry into this Gothic masterpiece chock full of Renaissance art.

Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Admire the shimmering mosaics and golden altars of the city's most famous cathedral, and see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto as you wander through the lavish chambers of the Venetian Republic's one-time rulers. Skip the long lines at both attractions with priority access, so you don't waste a minute of precious vacation time.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

See Venice's most enchanting sights through the eyes of a local with this private, 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Square and its magnificent monuments. Get priority access to the glittering, Italo-Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica, and stroll through the charming alleys and backstreets that surround it with an art historian guide. Add an optional boat ride through the city's famous canals for a quintessential Venetian experience.

Spend an unforgettable day at port with this completely private shore excursion in Venice including a 2-hour city tour and romantic gondola ride along the city famous canals. Skip the line at the magnificent St. Mark's Cathedral, where you'll admire the glittering Palo d'Oro, and take a tour through centuries of Venetian history and intrigue at the Doge's Palace. Round-trip transfers from the cruise terminal make for a seamless, stress-free experience.

Discover the awe-inspiring St Mark's Basilica in Venice without the headache of long lines. Head to the front of the queue with your expert guide and step inside to admire the cathedral's glittering gold mosaics and soaring, embellished domes. Explore other architectural highlights of St Mark's Square and learn about Venice's history as a seafaring superpower and Italian cultural capital. On this 2-hour walking tour, you'll also escape to quieter backstreets to visit lesser-known attractions and gain insight into daily Venetian life.

See the wonders of Venice's St Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.

Get an in-depth look at two of Venice's most popular attractions with this skip-the-line 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. See glittering mosaics inside the church and lavish rooms once inhabited by rulers of the Venetian Republic. Explore the fascinating history of La Serenissima in one combination tour.

Get exclusive, skip-the-line access to the very best of Venice on a private, 6-hour walking and gondola tour of the city. Learn about Venetian art and culture as you trace a route from Piazza San Marco to the elaborate Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Discover the remarkable architecture and history of the Basilica San Marco, and continue through a series of churches, landmarks and picture-perfect highlights. Finish the day in true Venice style with a private gondola ride through the iconic canals of Venice.

See two of Venice's top sights in one 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines that typically form outside these important attractions. Marvel at the golden mosaics that adorn the interior of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the finest masterpiece of Byzantine art. Walk through the ornately-decorated halls of the Doge's Palace and imagine life during the Venetian golden age. Immerse yourself in the history of Venice through two of its most important buildings.

Step inside one of Venice's prime attractions without the long wait on this skip-the-line tour of St. Mark's Basilica. The entrance lines can last for hours, but you'll skip straight to the front of the queue with a reserved ticket so you can spend more time admiring the glittering gold mosaics and masterpieces of Renaissance painting and sculpture that adorn the interior. Learn the history behind the Italo-Byzantine basilica from an expert guide, using headsets so you can hear clearly.

First time in Venice? Maximise your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark's Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral's rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.