St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) Tours and Tickets - page 16
What are people saying about St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
Jacque_L, Jun 2026
Fantastic day in Venice
Fantastic tour. Marco was a great tour guide. This tour was very comprehensive but also did not feel rushed. We had plenty of time at lunch and felt like we saw all the sites we wanted to see that day. The family walked away very impressed and pleased at the end of the day.
Elizabeth_B, Jun 2026
Lovely Venice
Nicely paced. Interesting sites. Good way to get acclimated to the city. Our guide was knowledgeable and attuned to various participants needs.
Kimberly_M, Jun 2026
Great way to see Venice in a day.
The tour was excellent. The guide Marco, was awesome (he is 5 stars) the headphones were a 3. The headphones are for sure necessary but they do not stay on your ears well.
Diane_D, Jun 2026
Rocco was a great guide...
Rocco was a great guide and very knowledgable about St Mark's and Doge palace. Made the tour very interesting.
Marianne_M, Jun 2026
A concise and thorough highlight tour
Our tour guide did a wonderful job of guiding us through the crowds and explaining the many historic highlights along the way. We got to bypass the line for the gondola ride so it was an efficient use of our time. He offered to take photos of us in front of the significant parts such as the Rialto Bridge. There is a lunch break in the middle of the day and we went to the pizza restaurant he recommended which was a great choice! Would recommend for a great overview of Venice.
LouAnne_H, May 2026
Great Experience
Despite the rain, this was a great tour. Our guide was very informative.....would recommend this tour.
CYNTHIA_Y, May 2026
Learn a lot!
A fun way to notice details of Doge Palace and St. Marks Basilica, a backpacker walk and gondola ride with a scheduled break for lunch that isn't rushed. Our tour guide, Natalia was interesting, told great stories to help you remember facts and lots of "secrets". You would enjoy her!
Catherine_P, Oct 2025
Full Day and a Great Tours
Our morning tour of the Basilica and Doges was amazing. Our afternoon on this tour had quick (10 minute) demonstrations of glass blowing and lace making with a lot of time left to wander the shops. All in all it was a great very full day and we enjoyed it.
Kristie_Z, Oct 2025
Venice in a day
The guides were amazing! This was 3 different tours combined. St Marks Basilica, Doges Palace, and Murano and Burano. There wasn’t much time between tours to grab food and use the restroom that is my only complaint. I loved Venice and being able to see so many things with this tour was fantastic.
Chris_K, May 2026
Pick another tour
Sights were good and we loved the canal gondola. Tour guide was sweet but her discussions were rambling.
Dennis_F, May 2026
Great review of each...
Great review of each stop. Sylvia had tremendous knowledge and kept the tour moving at a very good pace.
Janet_B, May 2026
Dont miss this!
It was a fantastic tour with Roberta! She was so informative and had great historical stories to share. We spent 6 hours touring St. Marks Basciilla and the Doges Palace. She knew so much about the artwork and architecture. The gondola ride included in the tour was relaxing. Roberta also took us in a residential area with narrow winding streets and charming old houses. T here was a lot of walking, so if you have mobility issues, this is not for you!
All in all, a perfect tour!
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
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Know before you go
Ways to explore
How to get there
When to visit

You can climb to the top of the square’s bell tower, but prebook skip-the-line access to avoid a long wait.
Kids love to feed and chase the pigeons that flock to the center of this family-friendly piazza.
The main square connects to the smaller piazzetta square, which is flanked by the Doge’s Palace and the St. Mark’s library (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana), and opens out onto the Grand Canal.
St. Mark’s Square is the focal point of Venice’s lavish Carnival celebrations every February.
Though often crowded, the flat square is easily accessible for strollers and for those with limited mobility.
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