Saint-Mark Basilica Venice: Opening Hours Guided Tours Tickets Church Services

Saint-Mark Basilica, Coupola of Genesis, the creation of the world, in Venice in Italy

Mosaic of the creation of the world Saint-Mark Basilica is the most visited tourism attraction in Venice, with three million visitors annually, so you can wait up to two hours to buy your entrance ticket to admire it.

The only solution to avoid this unbearable queue is to buy a skip-the-line ticket online or book a guided tour that always includes a skip-the-line entrance ticket.

Warning From 1 July 2025, tickets to visit St. Mark's Basilica can only be purchased online, there will no longer be a ticket office to buy them on site.

Saint-Mark Skip the line Tickets

Smartphone Tickets Accepted
St-Mark + Audio guide €20-34 ➤
St.Mark+Museum+Terrace €24-34 ➤
Doges+St.Mark+Burano €121 ➤

City Pass Museums Churches Transport

Smartphone Tickets Accepted
City Pass Venice from €53 ➤
Pass Doges S.Mark from €38 ➤

Saint-Mark Basilica Guided Tours

Smartphone Tickets Accepted
St Mark Basilica Tour €39 ➤
St Mark Basilica + Gondola €84 ➤
St Mark After Closing €78-120 ➤
(Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat)

Skip the Line Ticket St.Mark Bell Tower

Smartphone Tickets Accepted
St.Mark Bell Tower ➤

St Mark Basilica + Doge's Palace Tours

Smartphone Tickets Accepted
Doge's Palace + St Mark Tour €95 ➤
Doge+St Mark Power Religion €106 ➤
Doges+St Mark+Gondola €65-120 ➤
Doges + St Mark + Gondola €140 ➤
Doges-S.Mark-Gondola-Islands €149+ ➤

Grand Council Hall of the Doge's Palace in Venice

Grand Council Hall Doge's Palace

Opening Hours Ticket Price St Mark Basilica and Museum:

Basilica

Monday to Saturday 9:30-17:15 (last entry 16:45)
Sundays and Bank Holidays: 14:00-17:15

Treasury

Monday to Saturday 9:30-17:15 (last entry 16:45)
Sundays and Bank Holidays: 14:00-17:15

Pala Oro

Monday to Saturday 9:30-17:15 (last entry 16:45)
Sundays and public holidays: 14:00-17:15

Skip the Line Ticket St.Mark Bell Tower

Smartphone Tickets Accepted
St.Mark Bell Tower ➤

Correct dress required at St Mark's Basilica

Don't forget the respect that should be observed in a church, which requires you to dress correctly and if possible no uncovered shoulders or knees. So no shorts. Failure to do so could result in you being denied access to the church and its various museums and treasures.

Mass in Saint-Mark Basilica in Venice

Free Entrance without any booking. The entrance for masses is on the little dei Leoni square, on the left of the Basilica.

Week Mass Hours

7:00 - 8:00 - 9:00 (sung mass) - 10:00 - 18:45.

Sunday and Public Holiday Mass Hours

7:00 - 8:00 - 9:00 - 10:30 (sung mass) - 12:00 - 17:30 - 18:45.

Confessions at Saint-Mark Basilica in Venice