Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
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Is Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace worth booking?
Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace is a 0.5-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $63 per person. It scores 33 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 9 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 33 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (9)
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- From
- $63 per person
Step through the doors of St Mark's Basilica and let yourself be enveloped by its golden light. Discover mosaics that shine like a starry sky. A journey between East and West, art and spirituality, history and legend. Ev
What you get
About this experience
Step through the doors of St Mark's Basilica and let yourself be enveloped by its golden light. Discover mosaics that shine like a starry sky. A journey between East and West, art and spirituality, history and legend. Every step inside St Mark's is a timeless emotion. Experience the magic. Enter St Mark's Basilica. Enjoy priority admission and a tour of the Doge’s Palace.
What's included
Included
- Ticket for Museo Correr (with Doge's Palace ticket)
- Ticket for Ground Floor and Pala d'Oro of Basilica (if the option is selected)
- Meet and greet with our guide
- a guide who will accompany you inside the basilica
- Ticket for Doge's Palace (if the option is selected)
- Audioguide
- Ticket for Ground Floor, Terrace and Pala d'Oro of Basilica (if the option is selected)
- Ticket for Ground Floor and Terrace of Basilica (if the option is selected)
- Ticket for Basilica Ground Floor of Basilica (if the option is selected)
Not included
- Pick up in the hotel
What you'll see and do
Basilica di San Marco
St Mark's Basilica stands in St Mark's Square like a treasure guarded by the sea and time. Its domes seem to float in the air, illuminated by the sun that caresses them, while the façade opens like a book of stone and gold, decorated with arches, columns of precious marble and mosaics that tell ancient stories. Upon entering, you are enveloped in a golden light: thousands of mosaic tiles cover the vaults and domes, transforming the space into a boundless sky, where saints and angels shine among the shadows. Every step echoes in the dim light, amid the scent of incense and a silence laden with centuries. St Mark's is not just a basilica: it is a dream of light and stone, a bridge between East and West, the beating heart of Venice that still today tells of the grandeur and mystery of the lagoon city. Choose from the following options: -Basilica ground floor only -Basilica ground floor+Pala d'Oro -Basilica ground floor+Museum and Terrace -Basilica ground floor+Pala D'Ooro+Museum+Terrace
30 minutes here · Admission included
Palazzo Ducale
Cultural visit to the interiors of the Doge’s Palace and access to the Prisons through the Bridge of Sighs: We enter the Doge’s Palace, the highest achievement of Gothic architecture in Venice, through the Porta del Frumento (Corn Door) on the waterfront. The monumental complex was the symbol and center of the political and administrative life of the Serenissima. At once the Doge’s residence, seat of government and court of justice and prisons, the Palace was for centuries the symbol of the wealth and power of the Venetian Republic.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Tickets must be collected at the meeting point in Piazzetta dei Leoncini, where a member of our staff will be waiting for you holding a sign bearing the agency’s name. You will find them between the two lion cubs on the left-hand side of the Basilica, where they will hand over your tickets
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tickets must be collected at the meeting point in Piazzetta dei Leoncini, where a member of our staff will be waiting for you holding a sign bearing the agency’s name. You will find them between the two lion cubs on the left-hand side of the Basilica, where they will hand over your tickets
Options you can book
Pala d'Oro + Doge's Palace
Pala + Doge's Palace K14: Ticket for: -Basilica: Ground Floor and Pala d'Oro -Doge's Palace and Museum Correr Audioguide
Terrace Museum + Doge's Palace
Museum+ Doge's Palace K13: Ticket for: -Basilica: Ground Floor, Museum and Terrace -Doge's Palace and Correr Museum Audioguide
Full experience+ Doge's Palace
Full experience K11: Ticket for: -Basilica: Ground Floor, Pala d'Oro, Museum and Terrace -Doge's Palace and Correr Museum Audioguide
Ground Floor + Doge's Palace
Basilica+ Doge's Palace K12: Ticket for: -Basilica Ground Floor -Doge's Palace and Correr Museum Audioguide
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Very Viva Venice Srl
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- PLEASE PROVIDE THE FULL NAMES OF ALL TRAVELERS WHEN BOOKING. FAILURE TO PRESENT A VOUCHER WITH ALL TRAVELERS' FULL NAMES AT THE TICKET OFFICE PRIOR TO ENTRY MAY RESULT IN DENIED ENTRY TO THE ATTRACTION.
- EACH TRAVELER MUST PRESENT A VALID PASSPORT OR ID DOCUMENT THAT MACHES THE NAME PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING FOR SUCCESSFUL ENTRY TO ST. MARK'S BASILICA.
- St Mark's Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person
- Meeting Point: Piazzetta dei Leoncini, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy. The meeting point is in Piazzetta dei Leoncini, where a member of our staff will be waiting for you with a sign displaying the agency name. You will find them between the two little lions on the left side of the Basilica where they will provide your tickets.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great
Awesome...I am very burnt out in churches but this one really was brilliant-east meets west architecture The guide you had to stay close to what her and when you did she was brilliant I spoke with her after and she's really sweet and extremely knowledgeable
via Tripadvisor
Venice sightseeing
Really clear instructions about where to meet to collect the tickets etc. Operator was really helpful & friendly. I thought we were being taken from Date fed Palace, straight to the Basilica as part of a group, with the whole experience lasting 90 mins. Actually when we met to collect our tickets, we were told to wait an hour & join another group, which we were fine with. Once inside the Basilica, the tour guide said we could leave the group as we were the only English speakers. This left us to wander on our own and take as long as we wanted. We were given pre-booked tickets to Doges palace which we could use at any time that day, again walking around at our own pace. We had downloadable audio guides for all places ( priced by QR code when we collected our tickets) so didn’t really need a guide. Really enjoyed our visits and would recommend this trip, as it is expensive, we felt we got more from it by being able to walk around unaccompanied.
via Tripadvisor
Nice bonus tour guide
Easy to find meeting place and get info on next steps. The only glitch was the company changed our entrance time for the Basilica that caused some worry for our Campanile entrance. But it all worked out. We were given a bonus tour guide (Antonio) to the Basilica and he was great.
via Tripadvisor
Very good tour with...
Very good tour with a lot of information provided by the assigned guide. And the places visited are beautiful. Everything was very good.
via Viator (translated)
It was beautiful, more than I expected!!
Very much worth it. A place to be seen
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $63 to $118
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 33
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace cost?
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Prices start at $63 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace take?
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Plan for about 0.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 33 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 0.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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