Venice Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo Tours and Tickets

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Standard entry to the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo costs €3.50. There’s no need to reserve a ticket in advance—you can pay for your admission on-site. If you’d prefer to see the basilica with a guide, a variety of Venice sightseeing tours stop by the attraction, and prices generally start at US$40.

Yes, you can contact the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo to arrange a group or private tour. Several Venice sightseeing tours also visit the church, but not all of them include time to stop inside; read the itinerary carefully or ask your guide before booking.

The Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and from 12pm to 6pm on Sundays. Holiday hours can vary, so check the website before planning your visit. The church is busiest from morning to early afternoon, so arrive shortly before closing for the calmest atmosphere.

Giovanni Bellini’s 15th-century Polyptych of Saint Vincent Ferrer serves as the basilica’s striking altarpiece, while paintings by Paolo Veronese and Giovanni Battista Piazzetta are other highlights. The church is also known for more than two dozen decorative Doge tombs, including a standout marble monument celebrating Pietro Mocenigo’s military contributions.

You can walk to the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo from many Venice attractions, including St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), which is about 10 minutes away. To get there by water bus, navigate to the nearby Ospedale stop, which serves several lines throughout the city. Or, take vaporetto lines 1 or 2 to Rialto and walk 10 minutes to the church.