Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 6-hour tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello by Private Boat

Standard entry to the Church of Santa Maria Assunta costs €5, with discounts available for large groups, kids, students, and seniors. Admission to the bell tower is sold separately, or you can buy an all-inclusive ticket for €9. There’s no need to reserve online—you can buy your tickets on the day.

You can buy an audio guide or join a private or group tour of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and its artistic and architectural highlights. Another option is to pair a visit to the church with a boat tour of the Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands near Venice.

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is open daily from 10:30am–6pm, March–October, or 10am–5pm, November–February, with the last entry one hour before closing. The bell tower and the museum, which is closed on Mondays, have slightly different hours, so check the website before planning your visit.

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is best known for its Venetian-Byzantine mosaics, particularly the massive, gold-washed Last Judgment cycle from the 12th–13th centuries. Its decorative mosaic floor is another highlight, as is its iconostasis, a series of colorful panel paintings atop columns and intricately carved marble slabs.

Unless you’re taking a boat tour with transportation included, the best way to get from Venice to the Church of Santa Maria Assunta is via water bus. From the Fondamente Nove station, take Line 12 to Burano, then take Line 9 to Torcello, and walk to the church—the journey takes about an hour.