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The 15 Best St Mark's Basilica Tours & Tickets

94 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The basilica is quick to enter and slow to leave. These 15 sort the plain entry, the skip-the-line slots and the upgrades worth paying for — the Pala d'Oro and the terrace over the horses — by price and by how long they take.

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - St. Mark’s Basilica and its hard-won views
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

1.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,697 reviews · from $123Our pick

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica terrace and Doge’s Palace in three hours with an expert guide, priority entry, Bridge of Sighs, and lagoon views.

“This is a must see when you are in Venice. The Guide was excellent in making sure everyone was well informed. He was very good in making sure younger members were included by talking to everyone with a wealth of information making it interesting and entertaining .”

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Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and Pala d'Oro - Starting in St. Mark’s Square
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Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - St. Mark’s Basilica and its golden interior
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Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

3.Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,033 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Tour St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, Bridge of Sighs, and optional terrace views.

“This tour hits the two most amazing sites in Venice. A very thorough walk thru and explanation of the history and art descriptions. Nico is a superb guide.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour - Entering the Doge’s Palace and the world of the Serenissima
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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

4.Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,734 reviews · from $108

Tour Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with fast entry, a live guide, golden mosaics, prison cells, and the Bridge of Sighs.

“Our guide was wonderful! She did not rush us through the palace and took her time to tell us not only about the history of the palace but also the political system and society. Very knowledgeable. Very insightful. Very interesting. Even for our sons aged 11 and 14. We would definitely recommend the tour. Unfortunately due to the high water level, the tour of the Basilica had to be canceled. We received a refund without fuss or delay.”

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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Ticket - Meeting beneath the winged lion
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket

Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

Venice: St Mark's Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option - Starting near St. Marks Square
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Venice: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option

7.St Mark’s Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,633 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $100

Tour Venice's St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry, the Bridge of Sighs, VR history, and an optional bell tower climb.

“This was an excellent tour. Elinor was clear to understand and a good communicator. The tour gave a good context to the buildings and to the city of Venice.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tour with Upgrade Option - The palace rooms tell Venice’s political story
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Venice: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Tour with Upgrade Option

8.Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Tour with Upgrade Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,387 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $79

Tour Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with an expert guide, skip-the-line entry, and an optional terrace visit.

“Our guide was fantastic! So much knowledge of history and insights into life in Venice. All delivered with a wonderful sense of humor. We feel so fortunate to have spent time with her!”

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Skip the Line: St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour - Entering through St. Peter’s Door
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Skip the Line: St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Entry & Audioguide - Meeting beside the Clock Tower
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Entry & Audioguide

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour - Doge’s Palace: Venice’s government in stone
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Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

11.Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,892 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Tour Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line entry, an English guide, headsets, and two hours of focused history.

“Excellent tour, Michaela are tour guide was very informative, and brought the tour to life. The Doge Palace & St Marks Basilica are a must see when visiting Venice”

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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options - Doge’s Palace and the machinery of Venetian power
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options

Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Ticket with Audio Guide - Inside the basilica: what you actually see
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audio Guide

13.St. Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 1,645 reviews · 20 - 40 minutes · from $36

Save time at St. Mark’s Basilica with reserved entry and a self-guided audio app, but expect a short visit and extra fees for the upper areas.

“We booked this at the last minute and are glad we did! The inside of St. Mark's is spectacular - my teens said it was amazing. Skip-the-line was worth the price because the regular line was long. Be warned: the dress code is REAL. The people in line before us were turned away because they were wearing shorts and tank tops.”

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Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace - Inside the basilica: mosaics, stories, and the crypt
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Venice: St Mark’s Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge’s Palace

14.St Mark’s Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,412 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

See St. Mark’s Basilica after hours, visit its crypt, and add Doge’s Palace for a quieter, guide-led Venice experience.

“They canceled on us last minute and left us very disappointed. Even though they canceled on us last minute, they kept sending confirmation emails and now want me to review a tour we never got to go on. We came a long way to see the Basilica and Doge’s palace and we are only in Venice a few days, so we don’t have time to reschedule and will have to rush through these places unguided, making the experience significantly less enjoyable and educational.”

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Venice St. Mark's Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d'Oro - Meeting near Piazza San Marco
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Venice St. Mark’s Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d’Oro

15.Venice St. Mark’s Basilica Guided tour & optional Pala d’Oro

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,277 reviews · 1 hour · from $54

Review of Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica guided tour, with golden mosaics, Venetian history, practical tips, and optional Pala d’Oro access.

“Our guide was so knowledgeable! She gave us so much information and history, you would never know any of these things if you just paid to go inside yourself. Getting to see the horses and to walk out onto the terrace was amazing!”

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New in St Mark's Basilica Tours

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★ 5.0Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s PalaceFrom $30050 reviews
★ 3.0Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica TourFrom $11751 reviews
★ 4.2Saint Mark Basilica Priority Access & Audio Guide OptionFrom $3653 reviews
★ 4.1Venice St. Mark’s Pass: Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell TowerFrom $9055 reviews
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