St Mark's Basilica Tickets & Tours

The most important religious building in Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica is both stunning from the outside and awe-inspiring inside. Queues can build up quickly, so save time by getting  a priority entry pass and taking a guided tour. The intricate design of its Italo-Byzantine exterior is decorated with Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic art, has a beautiful 13th century mosaic, and architectural features dating back to 5th or 6th century. Inside, the vaults and cupolas are covered with gilded mosaics depicting biblical scenes from the New Testament, and don’t miss the spectacular jewel encrusted  golden altarpiece, Pala D’ Oro.

You can also view the illuminated basilica after dark, on an exclusive crowd-free tour

Save time and money by combining visits to St. Mark’s Basilica with tours of the adjacent Doge’s Palace, a gondola ride, or a Venice in a Day sightseeing tour.