Skip-the-Line Saint Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audioguide
Overview
Dive into the splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica with priority access and an immersive audioguide. Choose from options depending on how curious you feel: standard entry, access to the panoramic terrace, or the full experience including the museum and the gem-studded Pala d’Oro.
Step into a cathedral unlike any other, where over 8,000 square meters of mosaics, many made with real gold, glow beneath soaring domes. Your audioguide reveals legends of stolen relics, Venetian power, and the hidden meaning behind every detail. Climb to the terrace for sweeping views once reserved for the Doge himself or wander the museum filled with sacred treasures.
Your ticket also includes access to hidden gems around the city like the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta on Torcello Island, the Sacristy of Santa Maria della Salute, and the Pinacoteca Manfrediniana. These can be visited on your own, and transport is not included.
What's Included
- Access to St. Mark’s Museum (if option selected)
- Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace (if option selected)
- Assistance from staff at the meeting point
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Skip-the-line entry tickets to St. Marks Basilica
- Multi lingual Audio guide
- Headphones
- Hotel Pickup
- Live Guide
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
Venice 31024, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Piazza San Marco
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Marco
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Pinacoteca Manfrediniana
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Torcello Basilica S.M. Assunta
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Tickets are nominative; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
- For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will meet your group at the designated meeting point and must remain with your assigned host for the entire visit; access does not bypass security checks.
- Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area, plus 10 minutes for the Pala d’Oro. Museum and Terrace visit duration depends on the service booked. are available via the Crown Tours App; download in advance due to limited connectivity.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App; download in advance (500 MB) and bring a fully charged smartphone with personal headphones.
- The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
- From July 1, 2025: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €30; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line Saint Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audioguide?
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Activity code: C-15932P126
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Access to St. Mark’s Museum (if option selected).
- Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace (if option selected).
- Assistance from staff at the meeting point.
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point.
- Skip-the-line entry tickets to St. Marks Basilica.
- Multi lingual Audio guide.
- Headphones.
- hotel Pickup.
- Live Guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line Saint Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audioguide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Tickets are nominative; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
- For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will meet your group at the designated meeting point and must remain with your assigned host for the entire visit; access does not bypass security checks.
- Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area, plus 10 minutes for the Pala d’Oro. Museum and Terrace visit duration depends on the service booked. are available via the Crown Tours App; download in advance due to limited connectivity.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App; download in advance (500 MB) and bring a fully charged smartphone with personal headphones.
- The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
- From July 1, 2025: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €30; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line Saint Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audioguide will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Access to St. Mark’s Museum (if option selected)
- Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace (if option selected)
- Assistance from staff at the meeting point
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Skip-the-line entry tickets to St. Marks Basilica
- Multi lingual Audio guide
- Headphones
- Hotel Pickup
- Live Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Tickets are nominative; bring a valid ID matching the booking name. Entry may be refused without it.
- For skip-the-line hosted tickets, you will meet your group at the designated meeting point and must remain with your assigned host for the entire visit; access does not bypass security checks.
- Basilica time limits apply: 20 minutes for the main area, plus 10 minutes for the Pala d’Oro. Museum and Terrace visit duration depends on the service booked. are available via the Crown Tours App; download in advance due to limited connectivity.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must book an adult ticket.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App; download in advance (500 MB) and bring a fully charged smartphone with personal headphones.
- The Basilica may close or restrict access due to religious events or high tides.
- From July 1, 2025: Basilica €12; Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; both €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €30; Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including the audioguide and hosting or certified guiding services.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
