Venice: Doge's Palace & Bell Tower Tickets and Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

Enjoy priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bell Tower, including a guided tour of the Basilica and a 3D virtual experience of historic Venice at the San Marco Photo Gallery..

Skip the long lines and enjoy fast-track access to St. Mark’s Basilica, one of Venice’s most extraordinary treasures. Accompanied by an expert and enthusiastic guide, you will discover this unrivaled masterpiece of Byzantine art. Admire the breathtaking golden mosaics—covering more than 43,000 square feet—and the intricate marble floor inlays, while comfortably listening as your guide explains the biblical scenes, historical background, and unique features of this centuries-old basilica.

Your experience continues at the Doge’s Palace, the magnificent emblem of the Venetian Republic’s authority and splendor. With priority entrance, you can step inside without waiting and explore lavish halls, majestic staircases, and remarkable works of art. Discover the lives of the Doges, the palace’s artistic heritage, and the fascinating political stories that shaped Venice’s past.

Avoid the queues and ascend by elevator to the top of St. Mark’s Bell Tower, the highest point in Venice. From above, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the city’s rooftops, the Basilica’s domes, the lively Piazza San Marco, and the sparkling lagoon fading into the distance. An unmissable experience—and a true paradise for photography lovers.

Complete your journey with an immersive virtual reality experience at the San Marco Photo Gallery. Wearing a VR headset, you’ll travel back in time to see Piazza San Marco and its monuments as they once appeared—imagine the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel and the Doge’s Palace as a fortified medieval stronghold.

Please note

The official St. Mark’s Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
The price is per person.
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
Your entry ticket gives you access to the ground floor of the Basilica. Entry tickets for the Pala D'Oro and St. Mark's Museum are not included
For the visit to the Basilica, proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
The ticket includes single admission to the Doge’s Palace and entrance to other museums
Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace tour or on the following day.
The Marciana Library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit available inside).
Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff)

The ticket is non-refundable. In the event of cancellation a cancellation fee of 100% of the ticket price will be applied. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)