Skip-the-Line Saint Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audioguide
Dive into the splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica with priority access and an immersive audioguide. Choose from options depending on how curious you feel: standard entry, access to the panoramic terrace, or the full experience including the museum and the gem-studded Pala d’Oro.
Step into a cathedral unlike any other, where over 8,000 square meters of mosaics, many made with real gold, glow beneath soaring domes. Your audioguide reveals legends of stolen relics, Venetian power, and the hidden meaning behind every detail. Climb to the terrace for sweeping views once reserved for the Doge himself or wander the museum filled with sacred treasures.
Your ticket also includes access to hidden gems around the city like the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta on Torcello Island, the Sacristy of Santa Maria della Salute, and the Pinacoteca Manfrediniana. These can be visited on your own, and transport is not included.
Options
Entry Ticket + Audioguide
Entry with Audioguide: Skip-the-line Basilica Entry with Audioguide App
What's included in Skip-the-Line Saint Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audioguide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
Start your visit by meeting your friendly host just a few steps from the famous St. Mark’s Square. Even before entering the basilica, you’ll be soaking in the beauty of Venice’s most iconic square, surrounded by stunning architecture and the buzz of local life.
Basilica di San Marco
Walk right past the line and into one of Venice’s most unforgettable sights. As you explore at your own pace, the audioguide brings the basilica’s golden mosaics, marble floors, and soaring domes to life with stories that make this incredible place feel even more magical. It’s no wonder they call it the “Church of Gold.”
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Enjoy free access to the sacristy of one of Venice’s most iconic churches, known for its baroque architecture and stunning views of the Grand Canal. This peaceful space can be visited independently and is not covered by the audioguide.
Inclusions
- Access to St. Mark’s Museum (if option selected)
- Multi lingual Audio guide
- Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace (if option selected)
- Assistance from staff at the meeting point
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Skip-the-line entry tickets to St. Marks Basilica
- Headphones
- Live Guide
- hotel Pickup
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that St. Mark's Basilica enforces a strict dress code. Visitors must always cover their knees and shoulders.
- All visitors aged 6 and above must have a standard (Adult) ticket. Entry may be denied if the ticket is missing or incorrect.
- Skip-the-line does not bypass security check lines. During peak season, wait times may be longer.
- Due to high tides, the monument administration may temporarily suspend pre-reserved priority entry, especially during October, November, and December.
- To make the most of the audioguide, please bring a fully charged smartphone and your own headphones, as these are not provided.
- Download the Crown Tours app in advance and ensure you have at least 300MB of free space on your phone.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Piazza San Marco
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet us at St. Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns, in Colonna di San Marco (marble column with Lion Wings statue) . Our coordinator will be ,wearing a purple ""Crown Tours"" t-shirt/jacket and will be waiting for you under the column with the marble statue of the lion with wings on top. Please remember these important details when arriving at the basilica: Bring a valid ID or photo. Name and date of birth must match your booking. Download the Crown Tours app for the audioguide (English, French, Spanish, Italian). For German, use the link and login in your voucher. Skip-the-line applies to the ticket line only. Security checks still apply. Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered. Entry time is limited. Visits may be shortened during peak hours. No large bags or trolleys (max size 40x30x20 cm). No photos, videos, or livestreaming inside the basilica.
