St Mark's Basilica TicketsSt Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace combos: €71 and €125
Do combo tickets save money vs booking separately?
Not directly. You pay €71 or €125 through GetYourGuide; the official basilica ticket is €10, and the Doge’s Palace (civic museum pass) is separate. GetYourGuide’s value is priority entry at both buildings and a licensed guide (in the combo), not a discount on entry fees. But there is a real catch: Venice civic museum passes (Doge’s, Correr, etc.) do not include St Mark’s Basilica — the basilica is run by its own Procuratoria, not the city. If you buy a civic pass and expect the basilica included, you’ve wasted money. The combo ensures both buildings are actually in your package.
Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Tour: €71, 2–3 hours
Two buildings, licensed guide, priority entry. 4.7 stars from 2,500 reviews. Group or private (pricing varies). Upgrade options add terrace access to the basilica. Reviewer Paula: "handled a minor emergency mid-tour without impact" — guides are patient. Honest note: reviewer Peter mentioned "palace toilets poorly run," which is not the guide’s fault. The palace is 600+ years old; facilities are what they are. Group or private; meeting point varies by option.
Includes: Doge’s Palace (the former seat of Venice’s Doge government) + basilica first floor, licensed guide throughout. Upgrade options: add the basilica terrace and museum (the Loggia dei Cavalli replica horses and Piazza views).
The Grand Combo: €125, 3 hours — the best-seller
The review heavyweight. 4.7 stars from 11,622 reviews — the highest volume of any product. 3 hours: priority Doge’s Palace entry + basilica first floor + terrace access + your choice of San Zaccaria church & crypt or Museo Correr depending on the option. Licensed guide (group or private). Meeting point varies by option. Reviewer Cesar Reyes: "magnificent palace full of history." Reviewer James missed the start, guide accommodated.
Inside the basilica: first floor only (no Pala d’Oro unless you pay extra at booking); terrace access to see the replica horses and Piazza views. San Zaccaria vs Correr: option depends on your time slot. San Zaccaria is a small, historic church with a crypt; Museo Correr is the civic museum of Venice’s history (housed in the buildings framing Piazza San Marco). Both are near the basilica.
€71 Doge upgrade vs €125 grand combo
€71 (2–3 hrs): Doge’s Palace + basilica first floor, licensed guide, optional terrace upgrade. Group or private. 4.7 stars. Best for: Venetian history focus, Doge’s Palace is the star, shorter timeframe, lower budget.
€125 (3 hrs): Same as above plus included terrace access + San Zaccaria church or Museo Correr depending on option. Highest review count (11,622). Best for: full morning, the 3-hour experience, see as much as possible, the combination of Doge history + basilica mosaics + a third venue (church or museum).
The terrace matters. The Loggia dei Cavalli (the horses terrace) is included by default in the €125 combo; on the €71 it is an upgrade option. If you want to see the replica horses and the Piazza view, the €125 includes it.
Important: Venice civic passes do NOT include the basilica
This is a critical trap. If you buy a Venice Civic Museum Pass (Doge’s Palace, Correr, etc.), it covers the palace but never includes St Mark’s Basilica. The basilica is run by the Procuratoria di San Marco, not the city government. You must buy basilica entry separately (official €10, or GetYourGuide €12+). Read full pass details.
Do you need the Campanile bell tower?
The Campanile (bell tower) is a separate building and a separate €15 ticket. It is 98.6 metres high, rebuilt in 1912 after the 1902 collapse. There is a lift to the top with Piazza views. Neither the €71 nor €125 combo includes it, but the €12 hosted entry has an option to add it. If you want the bell tower, book it separately or add it to your hosted entry.
Book the €71 if you want Doge’s Palace + basilica with flexibility on terrace and timing. Book €125 if 3 hours and included terrace + a third venue (San Zaccaria or Correr) fit your morning. Both are 4.7 stars; the difference is time and what is bundled in. Priority entry at both buildings skips the queues (May–October, book a day or two ahead). See the full cost breakdown: official tickets vs GetYourGuide.
Frequently asked questions
Should I book the €71 Doge tour or the €125 grand combo?
For most visitors, the €125 grand combo is the better value: 3 hours, terrace access is included, plus San Zaccaria or Correr depending on option. 4.7 stars from 11,622 reviews. The €71 tour is tighter (2–3 hrs) and makes terrace an upgrade. Pick based on your morning: tight schedule = €71; full morning = €125.
Does the €71 or €125 include the Pala d’Oro?
No. Neither combo includes the Pala d’Oro (the golden altarpiece). If you want it, book the €47 guided tour’s 13:15 afternoon slot separately, or ask about upgrades at booking on the combo (price varies). Read full details on the Pala d’Oro.
Is the terrace (Loggia dei Cavalli) included?
In the €125 combo: yes, included by default. In the €71 tour: it is an upgrade option (cost varies). If you want the terrace view and the replica horses, the €125 ensures it is in your package.
Are Venice civic museum passes (Doge, Correr) the same as this combo?
No. This is a critical difference. Civic museum passes cover Doge’s Palace, Correr, and other civic museums, but do not include St Mark’s Basilica. The basilica is run by the Procuratoria, not the city government. You must buy basilica entry separately (official €10, or GetYourGuide €12+). This combo ensures both buildings are in your package. Read full civic pass details.
Can I book just Doge Palace without the basilica?
Yes, but the civic museum pass does not bundle them. You would book separately: Doge’s (civic pass or GetYourGuide) + basilica (€10 official or €12 GetYourGuide). This combo pairs them as one package so you do not forget one or overpay.