St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) Tours and Tickets

No, visitors can enter without a ticket, but the lines for free admission are very long. To avoid the wait and skip the line, purchase St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) tickets for timed entry to the church. You can also buy a combination ticket for the church plus the Pala d’Oro, Loggia dei Cavalli, Museum, and bell tower.

Yes, if you want to bypass the long line for free admission to the church. Skip-the-line tickets are timed, so they sell out quickly and must be purchased in advance. The same applies to the church’s museum, loggia (terrace overlooking the square), and bell tower.

Yes, the Basilica is one of the top sights in Venice and wows with its dazzling golden mosaics, Gothic Pala d’Oro (golden high altar decoration), and towering domes and spires. The Loggia dei Cavalli has sweeping views over the square, and the museum overflows with religious art. Guided tours of the basilica terraces are also a memorable experience.

Yes, St. Mark’s Basilica is a religious site, and modest dress is required. Choose clothing that covers shoulders, knees, and midriff to enter; jeans and sandals are permitted. Visitors are not allowed to bring large backpacks and bags inside.

Yes, there is a public toilet on the Museum and Loggia level of the complex. Alternatively, public restrooms in St. Mark’s Square have wheelchair access and a changing station for infants; there is a small fee to enter.

No, visitors cannot take photos or videos inside the church, and some guards enforce this rule. The only location where photography is allowed is the Loggia dei Cavalli overlooking St. Mark’s Square outside.