Entry Tickets in Venice: 10 We Would Put the Money On

1.Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42,716 reviews · 1 day · from $41Our pick

Use a reserved ticket to enter Venice’s Doge’s Palace, the former seat of Venetian power. Explore Gothic halls, the gold staircase, armories, prison rooms, and the Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Your ticket also covers Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library, but no guide or audio tour is included.

“Had not been able to visit on my kast several trips to Venice but finally sorted out my schedule. Well worth it! Like walking through time - so much is well preserved and accessible to the visitors. My bad - I cheaped out to save the few dollars but should have upgraded to audio tour. Regardless, well worth the visit.”

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2.La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,742 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Venice’s La Fenice Opera House without attending a performance. Exchange your voucher at the ticket counter, collect access to the audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish, and explore the theatre at your own pace. Allow about an hour, bring your ID and headphones, and check the opening schedule before you go.

“Excellent audio guided tour of La Fenice. Wonderful to view the beauty of the Theatre and explore the additional rooms and paintings which was a nice addition. Thoroughly recommend.”

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3.St. Mark Basilica Ticket, Audioguide+History Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,780 reviews · from $23

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica with priority entry, a downloadable audio guide, and a VR journey through Piazza San Marco. You’ll see the church’s gold mosaics, learn its legends, and may join a guided visit with guides such as Valentina, Elena, Andrea, or Francesco, depending on the option.

“The ticket office was easy to find and we got into the Basilica without waiting at all. Worked well for us.”

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4.St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,375 reviews · from $94

Meet your guide beneath the winged lion in St. Mark’s Square for a three-hour small-group or private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Expect golden mosaics, Gothic halls, the Bridge of Sighs, and clear commentary through headsets. Guides such as Claire, Cristina, Carolina, and Alessandro are known for lively storytelling.

“Tour guide was brilliant. Knowledgable and approachable. Would definitely recommend”

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5.Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,991 reviews · from $10Best value

Visit Venice’s Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and climb its famous external spiral staircase, the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Your ticket includes access to the arcade at the top, with views toward St. Mark’s Campanile, church domes, rooftops, and canals. There is no guided tour, so you explore at your own pace.

“Worth a visit for the view alone! We went early to avoid the heat & crowds and enjoyed the walk to the top and the amazing views! Definitely worth a visit if you can 👌🏻☺️”

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6.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,841 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $81

Visit Venice’s two essential sights with reserved entry and a choice of audioguide, English guided tour, private guide, terrace access, or a hosted Campanile visit. Guides such as Natalia, Sabrina, Marina, and Mark have been praised for clear storytelling and humor. Bring your ID, charged phone, and headphones.

“It was amazing. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of the questions we had about this history of Venice. The pace was perfect and it was such a beautiful tour.”

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7.St. Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 1,645 reviews · 20 - 40 minutes · from $36

Meet a yellow-vested host under the blue Clock Tower, collect your timed ticket, and enter St. Mark’s Basilica through the shorter access line. Inside, use the phone audio guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, or Chinese. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the basilica itself. Museum, Pala d’Oro, and terrace areas cost extra.

“Amazing place.., I was definitely glad I had skip the line tickets when I saw the queue! Audio guide was also easy to use.”

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8.Doge’s Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guidebook

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,196 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Enter Venice’s Doge’s Palace with a skip-the-line ticket, then explore its grand halls, prison cells, and the Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Your package also covers Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, Marciana Library rooms, a history gallery, and a VR presentation. A printed guidebook or optional audio guide helps you plan your visit.

“The description is misleading. There is no guide book provided and so had to pay an additional 5 euros for the audio guide.”

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9.St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Priority Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 885 reviews · from $66

Meet near San Zaccaria Church for priority entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Choose a live guide, or explore with audio commentary and a printed Venice guide. See the basilica’s mosaics, terrace and museum areas, then cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the palace rooms and prisons.

“Lila was exceptional guiding us through the whole tour. Good energy and great facts about the city and the places visited. Totally recommended!”

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10.Explore San Giorgio Island with Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 228 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Take a one-hour, small-group visit to San Giorgio Maggiore with a multilingual host and video guide. Choose the Giorgio Cini Foundation, with Palladian cloisters, Veronese’s former refectory, Longhena’s staircase, and the Nuova Manica Lunga library, or visit the 10 Vatican Chapels in the island’s Wood. Vaporetto transport is separate.

“sauf erreur de ma part, le transport pour aller sur l'ile de san gorgio n'etait pas compris. il aurait été bien de le préciser. du coup, cela fait 39.60 euros de plus pour nous rendre sur l'ile en plus des 30 euros de l'activité. activité trop chere pour 1 h de visite avec un audio guide.”

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