Saint Mark's Basilica, IT
Skip the lines and explore Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica your way. Choose a host-led visit or guided tour, or add the terrace for sweeping views and a deeper dive into Venice’s story.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Explore Venice Your Way: Three Ways to Experience the Magic
Venice is one of those places that feels straight out of a storybook. The winding canals, the golden mosaics, and the echoes of centuries past fill every corner with a story to tell. With this experience, you'll skip the long lines and step right into the heart of it all, exploring the city’s two most iconic landmarks: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
Walk through grand halls where the rulers of Venice once made powerful decisions. Admire the breathtaking mosaics of the basilica and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, feeling the weight of history all around you. It’s more than sightseeing—it’s stepping into the story of Venice.
Choose the experience that suits you best:
Combo Ticket with Audioguide
Want the freedom to explore at your own pace? This flexible option includes skip-the-line entry to both Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, plus a multilingual audioguide packed with stories, facts, and hidden details. It’s perfect for independent travelers who like to move at their own rhythm and soak up the history without a fixed schedule.
Guided Tour
Looking for a deeper dive? Join a certified local guide who will walk you through Venice’s top landmarks while sharing fascinating details and little-known stories that bring the city’s past to life. Expect hidden gems, expert insights, and a fresh perspective on places you've seen in pictures.
Guided Tour with Self-led Terrace Visit
Want to take it even further? This option includes everything in the guided tour, plus access to the terrace of St. Mark’s Basilica. Head up for sweeping views of Venice’s rooftops and the vibrant Piazza San Marco—a perfect spot to pause, take it all in, and snap that unforgettable photo.
All options begin at Piazzetta San Marco, right in the heart of the city. Your ticket also gives you access to three additional cultural gems nearby: Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana. You’ll have three days to visit them, with typical closing times around 4 PM in the low season and 6 PM in the high season. If you're only in Venice for an afternoon or your tour wraps up later in the day, it's worth planning ahead so you don’t miss out on these quieter, often overlooked treasures.
No matter which path you choose, you’ll leave with a deeper connection to Venice, unforgettable memories, and a new appreciation for the magic woven into its stones, stories, and skyline.
Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace.
Skip-the-line guided or hosted entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
Complimentary Entry to St. Mark’s Square Museums (Museo Correr, National Archaeological Museum & Biblioteca Marciana)
Exclusive Digital Content, Maps & Tips on the Crown Tours App
Assistance at the Meeting Point for a Smooth Start
Digital audio guide app for flexible, self-paced exploration. (Only for Audioguide Option)
Passionate and Professional Licensed Tour Guide (Only for Guided Tours)
Audio System for Hearing the Guide Clearly (Only for Guided Tours)
Access to St. Mark’s Museum & Terrace (only available if specified in the booked option title)
Guided Tour of St. Mark’s Square Museums (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana)
Audioguide Coverage for St. Mark's Square Museums (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana)
Tickets are nominative; please bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will join a group at the meeting point and must remain with your assigned host throughout the visit. Skip-the-line access does not bypass security checks.
Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App. Due to limited local connectivity, we strongly recommend downloading the app in advance (500 MB). Please bring a fully charged smartphone and personal headphones.
The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides. Visits are time-limited.
Starting July 1, 2025: Basilica entry is €12. Optional access: Museum or Pala d’Oro €24, both €36. Campanile €18. Doge’s Palace €30. Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including audioguide provision and hosting services, or certified guides with whisper devices.
Barbara was an amazing guide! She made the tour really personal and was very good with the jokes! My partner and I both remarked that this was the best guided tour we have done, because of Barbara!
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Trop chère et mal organisée
Interessant
Palatul dogilor si explicatiile ghidei au fost la superlativ. Totusi timpul alocat a parut scurt.
Disorganized. Could not hear the guide because the mic was late and that statted an unsuccessful tour. Too many people in the tour so couldn’t understand the guide who spoke too quickly and didn’t give a good overview. Not happy for my family of 3.
This was a great way to learn about the history of Venice in a short time. Stefano was a knowledgeable guide and kept the group moving through the crowds. We do wish the microphone quality was better. We also wished the ticket distribution by the tour company was more organized. Overall, a good experience.
Unfortunately, the tour was canceled, which was communicated the evening before. It's a real shame when you're already there and don't have any other options.
The meeting point to collect your tickets was rather chaotic and unorganised however, the tour guide made up for it. We got up to the terrace in the Basilica by elevator as I have mobility issues which was great and did notice that there was stairlifts throughout making it fully accessible to all. Adriana was knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions fluently.