St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)

Mon - Sat 9:45am-5:00pm, Sun and holidays 2pm-4:30pm

Piazza San Marco, Venice, 30124

The basics

Popular and perpetually busy, St. Mark’s Basilica is the most famous monument in Venice. You can reserve skip-the-line tickets in advance, or book an after-hours tour for private evening access. While the exterior is visited on just about every city sightseeing tour, a guided tour is the best way to experience the interior, given the complexity of its art and architecture.

The basilica anchors St. Mark’s Square, so you can easily combine a tour of the church with a gondola ride and a Doge’s Palace tour.

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Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

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US$106.69 per adult

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Fabulous guide, small group, great history all in the evening with no crowds!

Our Art historian made the history come alive! She was informed, educated and entertaining all at the same time. The incredible beauty of this Byzantine church was illiterateted in so many ways! The glass, tiles backed with gold leaf and lit for us in the chirch was a memory not to be forgotten ever. Such a unique experience that our group would recommend for others. Thank you so very much!

Jeanine_P, Jun 2023

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John_A, Jun 2023

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Very nice tour. Tulia’s knowledge of the history of Venice and the artwork we saw was impressive! A highly recommend this tour.

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Louise_B, Jun 2023

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Gabriella was an excellent guide well informed and friendly. We loved the experience of sitting in the dark inside the Basilica as they slowly put the lighting on. This was an excellent small group tour with just a few other small groups with you in the building at the same time.

Great experience, learned alot

Wendy_S, Jun 2023

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This was a great experience. The tour met and left on time. Our guide was friendly and was able to explain what we were looking at and the history behind it all. She was also accommodating. I like the fact that everything is so close so it’s not ALOT of walking.

Fantastic!

Adam_E, Jun 2023

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Exactly what my wife and I were looking for. An informative tour through 2 amazing sites. Doges Palace is amazing and St Mark’s basilica is a must see for everyone. Thank you!!!

Excellent Local Guide

Richard_S, Jun 2023

Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace

Our guide was a local Venetian. She spoke very clearly and was engaging with the group. Given her knowledge of the history, we felt we were in good hands. 10/10

Great guide

holly_a, Jun 2023

Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

Our guide Chiara was super. Helpful kind and v informative. While no lines were skipped the time was well used and a helpful into to Venice.

Fabulous guide, small group, great history all in the evening with no crowds!

Jeanine_P, Jun 2023

Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

2 for 1 tour - not enough time

Paul_B, Jun 2023

Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tour

The time in St. Mark’s was shorter than the tour we had four years ago, and our tour of the Doge’s Palace entirely skipped the weapons displays in the armory. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable however.

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Dodie_B, Jun 2023

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Gina was excellent! 3 hour tour and she held our attention the entire time. First rate at she hit all the topics!

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Kenneth_L, Jun 2023

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It was great. The gal that gave the tour was very good She went nice and slow and spoke very clearly We were very happy with the tour Thank you!!!

Early entrance is the best!

Maureen_L, Jun 2023

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The early entrance tour helped us to beat the crowds! Our guide was knowledgeable and shared so much fascinating information!

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Mary_W, Jun 2023

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Great tour of the major items to see in Venice. Tour guide was really good. These places are fantastic to see.

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Things to know before you go

The church has been rebuilt, expanded, and delicately restored over the centuries.
Like most churches in Italy, St. Mark’s Basilica requires visitors to wear appropriate clothing—no exposed shoulders, knees, or midriffs.
Large bags are not permitted in the basilica. Deposit any luggage at Ateneo di San Basso (in Piazzetta dei Leoncini).
Both St. Mark's Basilica and the nearby Doge's Palace are wheelchair accessible.

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How to get there

The cathedral is on the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco, adjacent to the Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) along the Grand Canal. The nearest vaporetto (ferry) stop is San Marco–San Zaccaria.

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When to get there

The basilica is most crowded at midday, so aim for a morning or late-afternoon visit. Summer is the busiest time, while Venice is relatively quiet from November through February (aside from the Christmas and New Year holidays, and during Carnival).

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The Pala d’Oro

St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is famous for Michelangelo's Pietà and Florence’s Duomo is known for Brunelleschi’s dome, but St. Mark’s Basilica’s greatest treasure—the stunning Pala d'Oro—is older than even those masterpieces. This glittering gold and enamel altarpiece from 976 AD is considered one of the most important, refined examples of Byzantine enamel in the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)

The basics

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