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St Marks Basilica Tours in Venice: 15 Days Out That Repay the Slot

22 tours  ·  from $15

This is the shortlist you would send a friend who lands on Friday: 15 st marks basilica tours that repay the money, each with its cost and the one thing to know before you commit.

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - Starting in St. Mark’s Square
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

1.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,697 reviews · from $123Our pick

Spend three hours with a live guide at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. See the basilica terrace, bronze horses, lagoon views, grand council rooms, Bridge of Sighs, and New Prisons. Choose a private or small-group tour, with San Zaccaria Church or the Correr Museum as the backup if the basilica closes.

“Tour was great, but soooo much to see in a short time. Our guide, Lucia, was fabulous!”

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Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and Pala d'Oro - Inside Doge’s Palace and the Venetian seat of power
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Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

2.Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,235 reviews · from $100

Explore Venice’s political heart and its most famous church on a 2 to 5-hour guided walk. You’ll enter Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica through priority access, see the Golden Staircase, prison, Bridge of Sighs, mosaics, museum, and terrace. Guides may include Marina, Donatella, Denise, or Ana, depending on the departure.

“The guide Tonatta was extremely perfect. Recommend this tour”

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Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - Start in Piazza San Marco and get your bearings
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Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

3.Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,033 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

See Venice’s two essential sights in about three hours. Your guide leads you through St. Mark’s golden mosaics, the Doge’s Palace council rooms, the Bridge of Sighs, and, with the right option, the basilica terraces. The 8 AM departure adds early access to the palace, while private tours serve groups of up to six.

“Very informative. Arianna was a wonderful guide. She made sure everyone was comfortable during the tour.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour - Inside Doge’s Palace, where Venice made its decisions
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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

4.Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,734 reviews · from $108

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours with a live guide exploring Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. See the grand halls of Venetian power, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and admire the basilica’s golden mosaics. Some options add the basilica terrace, museum, and Pala d’Oro.

“What a great way to spend 4 hours! The guide provides lots of interesting information and is able to skip the line for an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!”

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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Ticket - Meeting beneath the winged lion
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket

5.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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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - St. Mark’s Square and the basilica
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

6.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

This Venice tour pairs a guided walk through St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Castello with a one-hour Grand Canal boat ride. English-speaking guides such as Cristina Pigozzo, Adriana, and Francesco have led guests through the city’s churches, palaces, and back canals. Expect a break between the two parts, a group of up to 16, and smaller boats holding about 8 or 9 people.

“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”

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Venice: St Mark's Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica
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Venice: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option

7.St Mark’s Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,633 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $100

You’ll explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a local guide, then cross the Bridge of Sighs into Venice’s old prisons. Choose an option with the Campanile elevator, VR history gallery, gondola ride, or lunch. Guides such as Lucia, Valentina, Elena, and Elinor have been praised for clear storytelling and smooth organization.

“Tour was very well organized, very informative and if this is your first time exploring these places, I would highly recommend the guided tour because there are things you will not know you’re looking at or miss knowing. We enjoyed it. Guide was great too!”

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Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tour with Upgrade Option - Meeting at Museo Correr and entering St. Mark’s Square
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Venice: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Tour with Upgrade Option

8.Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Tour with Upgrade Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,387 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $79

Enter Doge’s Palace before the public on the 8 AM departure, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide explains Venetian art, power, prisons, and legends. Upgrade to a small private group or terrace visit for a slower, more personal tour.

“Marina our tour guide was absolutely outstanding and she made this a remarkable experience with the details and information that she provided and was willing to answer all questions. Simply can’t say enough about her professionalism and the relaxed but highly organized manner in which she conducted this tour. Doge’s palace was absolutely remarkable, I personally had no idea it had such history and the palace, artwork and stories behind these were more than worth the admission cost. St Mark’s Basilica was great, but not a patch on Doge’s Palace or other Duomo’s that we have seen in Milano and Como. This was a brilliant tour. Ask for Marina!!”

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Skip the Line: St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour - Entering through St. Peter’s Door
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Skip the Line: St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

9.Skip the Line: St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,380 reviews · from $33

Enter St. Mark’s Basilica through a separate St. Peter’s Door entrance, then follow a live guide through the gold mosaics, marble floors, Treasure, museum, horses, and terrace, depending on your booking. Tours last 45 minutes to one hour and run in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian.

“Slightly dodgy headsets, but we were able to listen to our knowledgable guide. She shepherded our small group very well”

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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Entry & Audioguide - First impressions of St. Mark’s Basilica
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Entry & Audioguide

10.St. Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Entry & Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,107 reviews · 50 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $42

Meet your coordinator near the Clock Tower, enter St. Mark’s Basilica through a separate line, and explore its marble, mosaics, and ornate details with a smartphone audioguide. Choose English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish, or select a live English or Italian guide. Some options include the terrace, museum, and Pala d’Oro.

“Perfect Trip. Despite the group it was like interacting with the guide on one to one”

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Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour - Meeting the guide in Piazza San Marco
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Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

11.Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,892 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours exploring Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with a City Wonders guide. You’ll see grand state rooms, the Bridge of Sighs, prison passages, frescoes, and golden mosaics. English and Spanish options, headsets, groups of up to 25, and morning or afternoon departures are available.

“Sandra was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and interesting! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all she shared about the palace.”

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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options - Doge’s Palace and the machinery of Venetian power
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options

12.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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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica Ticket with Audio Guide - Meeting the host under the Clock Tower
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audio Guide

13.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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Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace - Inside the basilica and down to the crypt
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Venice: St Mark’s Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge’s Palace

14.St Mark’s Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,412 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Enter St. Mark’s Basilica after closing hours with a guide and small group, see its glowing mosaics in peace, and visit the crypt linked to St. Mark. Upgrade to add Doge’s Palace, the armory, prisons, council rooms, Torre dell’Orologio, and Bridge of Sighs. Guides may include Marina, Nico, Carolina, or Iole.

“Best way to view St. Marks and Doges Palace! No crowds and get to see it in a way no one else does! Great!”

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St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Priority Entry Ticket - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica: gold, glass, and layers of art
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St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Priority Entry Ticket

15.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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