Venice: Skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica Entry & Audioguide
Skip-the-Line Ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica with Audio Guide + Optional Upgrades
Skip the lines and step into the breathtaking beauty of Venice’s most iconic landmark — St. Mark’s Basilica. With your fast-track ticket and included audio guide, explore the glittering golden mosaics, marble floors, and rich history of this Byzantine masterpiece at your own pace.
Discover the secrets behind centuries of art and devotion as you admire the basilica’s soaring domes and ornate chapels — all brought to life through your multilingual audio guide.
Looking to enhance your visit? Upgrade your experience to include:
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The Pala d’Oro, a dazzling golden altarpiece studded with gems
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The Terraces, offering panoramic views over St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon
Perfect for independent travelers who want maximum flexibility and insight — all with zero time wasted in line. Book now and unlock the full magic of St. Mark’s Basilica.
Options
Full access St Mark's Basilica
Entry ticket with audio guide: Skip the line to St. Mark’s Basilica with terrace, Pala d’Oro, museum access, and audio guide available in multiple languages
Service with Host: Meet our friendly rep who'll assist with ticket redemption and escort you to St. Mark’s Basilica.
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting point address: Piazzetta dei Leoncini, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy. Look for the small square with two lion statues.
What's included in Venice: Skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica Entry & Audioguide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica di San Marco
Skip-the-Line Entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with Audio Guide Experience Venice’s most iconic landmark with priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Skip the long queues and explore at your own pace using a multilingual audio guide. Marvel at the golden mosaics and intricate Byzantine architecture that adorn the basilica's interior. Optional Upgrades: - Pala d’Oro Access: Admire the exquisite golden altarpiece, a masterpiece of Byzantine craftsmanship. - Terrace Access: Enjoy panoramic views of Piazza San Marco and the Venetian skyline from the basilica's terrace. Highlights: - Priority entry to St. Mark’s Basilica; - Multilingual audio guide; - Optional access to the Pala d’Oro and terrace; - Self-guided experience. Enhance your visit to one of Venice’s most treasured sites with this flexible and informative experience.
Inclusions
- Access only to St. Mark’s Basilica (Ticket: 10€ + 2€ Presale)
- St Mark's Basilica reservation fee (varies depending on the chosen option)
- Optional access to Basilica + Terrace + Pala D'Oro + Loggia dei Cavalli (Ticket: 30€ + 6€ Presale)
- The remaining fee covers organization, audioguide APP & the presence of a certified guide or host
- AUDIOGUIDE APP
- Under new rules in effect from July 1st, 2025, all participants must enter with their guide or host.
- Skip-the-line access doesn’t exempt you from security checks. Wait times may rise during peak hours
- Optional access to Basilica with Pala D'oro (Ticket: 20€ + 4€ Presale)
- Headphones
- Live Tour Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- The Basilica is an active place of worship and may close without notice for services or events
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is required to have the ID with you.
- A strict dress code is enforced: shoulders & knees must be covered to enter St. Mark’s Basilica
- The audio guide app needs a charged phone, 300 MB free space, headphones, & internet access.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please note that no pick up is available. meet us at the meeting point.
Meeting / End Points
- Basilica di San Marco
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please meet us at Piazzetta dei Leoncini, located next to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. Look for the small square with two lion statues, directly in front of the Giobagnara shop. Our friendly representatives will be waiting there, with a red flag, to assist you with check-in and accompany you to the basilica. We look forward to welcoming you!
