Experience the Majesty of St. Mark’s Basilica

Enjoy skip-the-line access and discover St. Mark’s Basilica in the format that best suits your curiosity. Choose a host-led visit with audioguide, opt for additional access to the Basilica's museum and Loggia dei Cavalli terrace, or add entry to the Campanile Bell Tower, which can also be combined with Doge’s Palace and select civic museums. For a deeper understanding of Venice’s legacy, opt for the ultimate experience: a guided tour of both the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, concluding with hosted access to the panoramic terrace.

Hosted Visits with Audioguide

Enter St. Mark’s Basilica with a dedicated host who escorts your group through priority access. Depending on the option selected, your host will also accompany you to the terrace or the Campanile Bell Tower. These visits follow a coordinated group format, ensuring a smooth, timely route through each monument from arrival to completion. With your host managing the timing and navigation, you can focus on the highlights while listening to your audioguide for in-depth commentary at key points along the way.

All options include priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica, with the opportunity to enhance your visit by selecting additional experiences when booking:

Access to the Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli terrace, offering panoramic views over Piazza San Marco

Elevator entry to the Campanile Bell Tower, with sweeping views of Venice and the lagoon

Timed entry to the Doge’s Palace, including the Bridge of Sighs, New Prisons, and access to additional civic museums such as the Correr Museum

Please note: Audioguides are included for the Basilica, terrace, Campanile, and Doge’s Palace only. The additional civic museums are not audioguided.

The Ultimate Experience: Guided Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Explore the full scope of Venice’s religious and political power with this comprehensive experience. Begin with a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace led by a certified local guide, where you’ll uncover the dramatic history of the Venetian Republic through its golden halls, council chambers, and prisons. Then continue to St. Mark’s Basilica with reserved entry, where your guide leads you through its breathtaking interior. The visit concludes with hosted access to the panoramic terrace, offering unforgettable views over St. Mark’s Square.

This all-in-one format is ideal for travelers seeking historical depth, architectural beauty, and a seamless, storytelling-rich journey through Venice’s most iconic landmarks.