St Mark's Basilica TicketsVenice Do’s and Don’ts When Visiting St Mark’s
Dress for the church (shoulders and knees covered). Drop your bag before entering. Carry cash for the bag drop and a coffee afterward; most bars around the Piazza accept cards but some don’t. Tip is not expected but a few euros for a good guide is kind. The Venice Access Fee applies on peak dates; do not confuse the fee with the basilica entry. St Peter’s and the Sistine Chapel are in Rome, not Venice.
Dress codeEnforced: shoulders & knees covered
BagsFree drop at Ateneo San Basso
Cash or card?Mixed; carry both
TippingNot expected; a few euros is kind
Venice Access FeeDay-tripper tax; unrelated to basilica
St Peter'sRome, not Venice
The essentials
Dress. Shoulders covered, knees covered. Staff check at the door. Bags. Leave anything larger than a small purse at Ateneo San Basso. Free. Two-minute walk. Cash. Cards are widely accepted but not universal; carry some cash. Espresso bars near the Piazza often want cash. Tipping. Not customary in Italy; a small guide gratuity is appreciated but never expected. Access Fee. Peak dates charge a Venice entry fee (unrelated to the basilica entry). Check your travel dates at the Venice tourism site. Geography. St Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican are in Rome, 400 km south. Several PAA questions confuse them; they are different cities.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I wear shorts?
You will be turned away at the door. Come back when your knees are covered.