Venice St. Mark's Basilica Live Guided Tour - Clock Tower Meeting Point with Terrace and Doge's Palace Routes

Meet beside the clock tower
and tour St. Mark's Basilica with a guide

You meet a staff member next to the clock tower in St. Mark's Square, check in and start the guided tour. An expert guide explains, in English or Italian, the square, the surrounding landmarks, and the history, art and symbolism of St. Mark's Basilica. You enter the basilica through a special entrance with priority access.

The route with the basilica guided tour only takes about 1 hour, and the route that also covers the Doge's Palace takes about 3 hours.

Admire the mosaics and marble floors

You look at the beautiful mosaics, intricate marble floors and grand architecture. The guide tells you about the history, art and symbolism behind the basilica's treasures. The Pala d'Oro is not included.

The basilica is a place of worship, so ceremonies or events may affect the schedule.

See Venice from the museum and terrace

On the terrace and museum route, you tour the St. Mark's Museum and climb to the basilica terrace for panoramic views of Venice. The route with the basilica guided tour only does not include museum or terrace entry.

Add the Doge's Palace in a 3-hour tour

On the 3-hour route, you tour St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace together with a guide. You hear about the architecture, rich history and fascinating stories of the city's two most iconic landmarks.

Groups of 6 or more are given wireless receivers and headphones for clear sound.

※ The Pala d'Oro is not included.
※ Religious ceremonies or events may affect the tour schedule.