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

Visiting Venice with kids in tow? This private sightseeing tour is specially designed for families, with a focus on child-friendly activities and commentary that's as entertaining as it is educational. Avoid the queues with skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace; enjoy a walking tour of St Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs; and discover the Byzantine treasures of St Mark's Museum. Stop along the way to tuck into a complimentary ice cream, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a 30-minute ride along the Venetian canals.

Experience two of Venice's treasures on this combination tour. First, take a gondola ride along the Grand Canal the inner canals of the city. Listen as a professional gondolier shares information and knowledge about the city, or just sit back and take in the view. Next, skip the lines at Saint Mark's Basilica and learn about its storied history on a guided tour of the ancient church.

Hone your photography skills as you explore romantic Venice and capture the magic of the floating city on camera. Embark on a private 3- or 6-hour tour tailor-made for you and stroll along the Grand Canal, admire landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and Saint Mark's Basilica, or get a feel for local life in Venice's vibrant neighborhoods. With the help of your guide, a professional photographer, learn how to get the best out of your camera, master basic photography techniques and receive expert tips on angles and lighting along the way.

Follow the trail of Robert Langdon and Sienna Brooks on a private tour through the mysteries of Venice as featured in Dan Brown's bestselling book 'Inferno.' Wander through quiet backstreets, look for symbols inside ancient churches, and uncover the dark side of Venice inside its crypts and prisons. Continue the quest for answers on a boat ride across the Venetian Lagoon to the cemeteries of San Michele and through the Venetian Arsenal to search for Dante's inscriptions on this captivating treasure hunt through the city's history.

Get views of Venice's most important landmarks during this 2-hour morning walking tour. As the city and its scenic canals awake for the day, pass Venetian highlights like the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Square and Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Listen to your guide's commentary about these famous locations, as well as little-known facts about some of the city's hidden gems. Use of personal headsets to hear your guide clearly is included.

Get acquainted with the architectural gems and proud history of Venice on a combo walking tour of the city center followed by a guided visit to the city's crown jewels - the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Step inside the Gothic palace that once held both Venice's leaders and prisoners, and then admire the gold mosaics and ornate altars of the grand Byzantine basilica. Reserved entry means you'll skip the long lines at these two popular attractions, leaving more time to soak up the romance of 'La Serenissima.'

Explore Venice's grandest attractions by land and water all in one afternoon on this great-value combo tour. Step inside the opulent former seat of the mighty Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge's Palace, and then discover the island's hidden historic treasures on a guided walk along winding streets and canals. Glide through these famous waterways on a classic Venetian gondola ride, and then explore a trio of museums in St. Mark's Square at your leisure with an included ticket.

See two of Venice's most iconic attractions and save 10% when you book them together with this Super Saver. Head to the front of the long queues with skip-the-line access to the famed Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Learn the history behind these architectural wonders from your local guide, and explore some of Venice's lesser-known sights on a walking tour. Complete both tours in the same day with a 3-hour break in between to spend at your leisure.

Soak up the medieval romance of Venice by land and by sea on this combo walking and gondola tour. Learn about the history of the mighty maritime republic as you explore the famous monuments of St. Mark's Square with a guide, stopping outside St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Then, climb aboard a traditional Venetian gondola for a shared ride along the Grand Canal and some of the city's quieter waterways - a classic Venice experience.

Enjoy the best of Venice with this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.

Sail across the Venetian Lagoon on this romantic, 2-hour sunset cruise. Get a new perspective on the towering cathedrals and historic palazzos that line the isles of Venice from aboard a traditional Venetian boat. Pop open a half bottle of Prosecco and soak up the glorious sights of St Mark's Basin and Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset. Tour numbers are limited to 11 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.

Have only a limited amount of time to explore Venice? See most of the city's major landmarks, and even explore the Doge's Palace, on this introductory, small-group tour. Visit the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, the Teatro La Fenice opera house, and more, and learn about the city's millennia of history from your guide. Then, skip the line and head right inside the Doge's Palace. Your tickets also grant you entry to several museums, including the Venice National Archaeological Museum and the Museo Correr.

Short on time but want to learn about Venice? Take an express walking tour of the city and discover its highlights and hidden gems with a local guide. After starting with St. Mark's Square and the basilica, you'll hear tales of the Venetian Republic and Marco Polo as you stroll to the Doge's Palace, Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Teatro Malibran, and Le Mercerie shops.

When planning a cruise stop in Venice, spend an unforgettable day in one of the world's most romantic maritime cities with a private shore excursion. After meeting a local tour escort at the cruise terminal, travel in a private boat to the political and cultural heart of Venice, St. Mark's Square. Skip the long entrance queues with priority access to spectacular St Mark's Basilica and the Gothic Doge's Palace, and then enjoy a quintessential Venetian experience with a private 30-minute gondola ride through the city's famed canals.

Explore the narrow streets and top sights of Venice with this 2-hour small-group walking tour including St Mark's Basilica. Marvel at the spectacular mosaics inside St Mark's. Learn about the history of the Rialto Bridge. Wander through the meandering alleys of the canal city with your knowledgeable guide leading the way.

Explore top landmarks in Venice with a private guide during this half-day tour. Customize the itinerary according to your interests and visit city highlights including St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace. See a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano and climb aboard a gondola for a private ride.

Enjoy two quintessential Venetian experiences with this combo glassblowing and gondola tour. Watch a master artisan transform molten glass into unique and delicate art at at a factory showroom near St. Mark's Square, and receive a glass souvenir to take home. Then, cruise through the city's famous waterways on a 30-minute gondola ride that takes you along the most beautiful stretch of the Grand Canal and past landmarks like Teatro La Fenice and the Punta della Dogana.

Breeze past the crowds with your own private guide and enjoy a walking tour of Venice with just your friends or family. You'll have all of your questions answered while you stroll to St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and more. Or customize your half-day tour with shopping and sightseeing.

Capped at eight people for a personalized experience, this private walking tour covers the highlights of Venice in a single stroll - the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line admission tickets to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, and save the hours-long wait for more sightseeing. You'll also head to the history-packed Bridge of Sighs during this scenic Venice crash course.

For a break from the crowds and long lines of St. Mark's Square, explore one of Venice's quieter neighborhood on a small-group walking tour of Castello. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life unfold against a backdrop of footbridges, bookshops, historic naval stations, and gardens. It's easy to get lost when venturing off the tourist track alone in Venice, so let a guide lead the way and reveal the Castello's many hidden charms.