Venice Pass Skip-the-Line St. Mark's Basilica & Bell Tower

About this experience

St. Mark's Basilica and Bell Tower Tickets Your Venice Pass gives you priority access to two of the city's most significant monuments in St. Mark's Square. St. Mark's Basilica showcases extraordinary Byzantine architecture with golden mosaics that have adorned its five domes for centuries. The basilica houses the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist and features the renowned Pala d'Oro, a masterpiece of Gothic goldsmithing behind the main altar. The Bell Tower, standing 98.6 metres tall, offers panoramic views across Venice's red-roofed palazzos, winding canals, and the Venetian Lagoon. Originally built as a lighthouse and watchtower, the Campanile di San Marco includes lift access to the viewing platform where you can spot landmarks like the Doge's Palace, Santa Maria della Salute, and San Giorgio Maggiore island. Highlights Five majestic domes adorned with mosaics crafted over hundreds of years The Pala d'Oro Gothic goldsmith masterpiece behind the main altar Four bronze horses on the Loggia dei Cavalli above the main entrance Panoramic views from the 98.6-metre Bell Tower viewing platform Sight of distant Alps on clear days from the tower summit Uniquely coloured marble columns supporting the basilica's narthex Plan Your Visit to St. Mark's Basilica The best times to see the mosaics at their brightest are weekdays between 11:30am and 12:45pm, or during liturgical celebrations on Sundays and holidays. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your selected time slot, and wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees as this is a religious site. Both attractions are located directly on St. Mark's Square, making it easy to visit each at your own pace. The Bell Tower includes lift access, and both sites offer accessible entry with some restrictions to the Loggia dei Cavalli terrace. Large bags, backpacks, and food or drinks are not permitted inside either venue. While exploring Venice's historic centre, consider visiting the magnificent Doge's Palace next door, or take a traditional gondola ride through the city's famous canals.

Highlights

• Enjoy priority entry to St
• Mark’s Basilica and the Bell Tower by purchasing a Venice Pass
• Admire the basilica’s stunning architecture, ornate mosaics, intricate carvings, and the relics of St
• Mark the Evangelist
• Get fast-track access to the elevator, which will take you to the top of the Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice
• Soak in panoramic views of the city including landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, St
• Mark's Square, and the Adriatic Sea.

What is included

• Skip-the-line entry to St
• Mark’s Basilica Fast-track access to the elevator for the Bell Tower

Not included

• Local guide Hotel transfers and transportation Meals

Before you go

Valid photo ID may be required at entry Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your selected time slot Wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees Elevator access is included for the Bell Tower Large bags must be checked prior to entry

Cancellation terms

Cannot be canceled or rescheduled