St. Mark's Bell Tower tickets

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St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
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4.2(827)

Tickets to St. Mark’s Bell Tower

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30 min.
  • Discover the tallest structure in Venice, the bell tower of St. Mark’s Basilica, standing 99 meters tall since the 16th century.
  • Catch a glint of the golden Archangel Gabriel statue at the apex, and admire the statues of Roman gods as you explore the bronze and marble loggetta.
  • Walk past the 5 great bells of St. Mark, which were once used to observe executions, political assemblies, or religious ceremonies.
  • Enjoy sweeping views of St. Mark’s Square framed by the belfry arches from this tower that has stood the test of earthquakes, lightning strikes, and more.
  • Discover the tallest structure in Venice, the bell tower of St. Mark’s Basilica, standing 99 meters tall since the 16th century.
  • Catch a glint of the golden Archangel Gabriel statue at the apex, and admire the statues of Roman gods as you explore the bronze and marble loggetta.
  • Walk past the 5 great bells of St. Mark, which were once used to observe executions, political assemblies, or religious ceremonies.
  • Enjoy sweeping views of St. Mark’s Square framed by the belfry arches from this tower that has stood the test of earthquakes, lightning strikes, and more.

Inclusions

  • Entry to St. Mark’s Bell Tower
  • Tip: Notice the dents and scratches on the tower's largest bell, the Marangona. These are the marks of survival on the only bell that endured the tower's collapse.
  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Elevators.
  • Strict Dress Code: Please wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
  • It is required for minors to be accompanied by an adult.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Gary
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

Just seeing Venice n sites from high above was awesome. Elevator was great..easy to get up there. Well worth the ticket to see the great views.

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JOSE
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

How easy it was to buy the tickets and the delivery of the same. In the bell tower the friendliness of the staff and the experience of seeing all of Venice from the heights.

View original review in Spanish

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Ralph
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Very easy trip to the top of the bell tower by elevator. It was raining and foggy, but that could not be helped. Nevertheless, it was easily worth the inexpensive ticket. Only need about 15-20 minutes while at the top to see it all.

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Fiona
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Very easy to in since we had prepaid tickets. Basilica is lovely. I can't understand why one has to pay extra to see the altar cloth and the upper parts though. And why is there no reduced tickets for seniors?

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Kirke
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our tour guide was amazing!! She was energetic, knowledgeable and spoke clearly so it was easy to understand her (this is not always the case). We learned so much and enjoyed our time immensley.

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Mariangeles
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

The views are wonderful but there were quite a lot of people in the enclosure (enjoying and waiting to go down) and it was a long wait to use the elevator at the exit. The tickets at the ticket office cost 10 euros but this platform charged me 16 euros.

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Nathalie
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

There was a technical problem with Campanile. After two phone calls, our tickets were changed. Thank you There's an incredible view of Venice. No long queues, no waiting. I highly recommend

View original review in French

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Patricia
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

We went at 12.30h and there was a queue but not too long. We were thankful not to wait because of the heat. It is worth the climb to see all of Venice.

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Maria
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The bell tower is beautiful and well worth the climb, however, it is better to buy tickets directly there and there is hardly any queue.

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Santiago
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

It was very easy to make the reservation, and it was better to do it that way to avoid waiting in line, otherwise I would have had to wait a long time and would not have been able to take any pictures.

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Pania
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The ultimate view of Venezia! Great to be able to skip-the-line. Turn up 10mins before your nominated time and you're all good to go in the first lift up at your nominated time. Sensational views.

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Dawn
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Despite the torrential rain, the views from the tower were spectacular. The rain & wind caused us to cut our visit short but it was worthwhile. The lift is fast and skip the queue tickets are worth getting

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Brett
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Great views of the city of Venice. Only problem was that it was cold windy and rainy but that's not your problem but mother natures. Great option to do for Venice. Recommended

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Mirka
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

the view was fantastic, to buy the tickets via application was easy, the only disadvantage was to dowload the application.

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Susanna
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Skip the Line really saved us a lot of time as we got to avoid the long lines, we got there early and we were even able to go in at an earlier slot. The view from here is amazing - clicked great photos and the best part is you can stay as long as you want.

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Kristina
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The view was amazing. It's absolutely worthy to buy the tickets though Headout, as we easily skipped the lane and avoided getting annoyed and tired before getting up to the top of the tower.

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Eilat
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

I actually paid for the tickets but could not purchase them or use them for my boat ride. I had to buy new tickets. When i tried to receive my maney back by emailing your support my request was denied

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Lorena
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The tickets worked perfectly, we didn't have to wait in line. The views are amazing and there is no time limit. The staff is friendly and the elevator goes up very quickly.

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DAVID
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The views were fantastic, can't get them from anywhere else in terms of perspective. Worth paying extra to beat the queue as it was quite large and we were able to go straight in.

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Christopher
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

The guide, Elizabetta was very inmformative and at times very funny with her dry humour. She made the experience very worthwhile

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michael
Sep 2024Verified booking
4/5

the experience was good, as promised and expected. the directions about where to go and such were a bit confdusing, but that may have been a language issue.

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cintia
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

Entry to the attraction was quick and trouble-free. There's no need to print the ticket as entry is made by scanning the QR code in the app.

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Stephen
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

Short queue by booking ahead, quick elevator and stunning view of Venice. Plenty of time and space on top, good service from staff.

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Linda
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

The views were amazing! The staff that handled the elevators were so pleasant and helpful. The whole experience was easy. We had a 6:30 pm time slot and no line to get up.

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Lucile
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our guide was so knowledgable and took us in to see the fascinating prison cells in the Doge's Palace. We got to see the Basilica, the balcony overlooking St.Mark's Square, and went all through the Doge's Palace. No waiting in lines. Fabulous! The whole tour was awesome and we were very glad we booked it. A major highlight of our trip to Venice!

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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Campanile and Basilica with tourists exploring Venice's historic San Marco area.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Campanile and Basilica with tourists exploring Venice's historic San Marco area.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Campanile and Basilica with tourists exploring Venice's historic San Marco area.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with view of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with tourists on guided tour, Venice, Italy.
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St. Mark's Bell Tower & San Marco History Gallery Tickets

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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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1 hr.

Spend less time waiting and more time exploring St. Mark’s Campanile & San Marco History Gallery!

  • Breeze through the waiting queues at St. Mark’s Bell tower and enjoy quick elevator access to its 98-meter-high observation deck.
  • Catch stunning views of Venice’s landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Grand Canal from the city’s tallest structure.
  • Don't miss out on the Logetta, a podium on the base of the bell tower, which features marble statues of figures from Greek mythology.
  • Discover the fascinating secrets of Venice’s iconic gondolas at the San Marco History Gallery, with a real dissected gondola on display.
  • Experience Venice’s past through an interactive VR journey that shows how Piazza San Marco looked centuries ago.

Spend less time waiting and more time exploring St. Mark’s Campanile & San Marco History Gallery!

  • Breeze through the waiting queues at St. Mark’s Bell tower and enjoy quick elevator access to its 98-meter-high observation deck.
  • Catch stunning views of Venice’s landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Grand Canal from the city’s tallest structure.
  • Don't miss out on the Logetta, a podium on the base of the bell tower, which features marble statues of figures from Greek mythology.
  • Discover the fascinating secrets of Venice’s iconic gondolas at the San Marco History Gallery, with a real dissected gondola on display.
  • Experience Venice’s past through an interactive VR journey that shows how Piazza San Marco looked centuries ago.

Inclusions

  • Priority entry to St. Mark’s Bell Tower
  • Priority entry to San Marco History Gallery
  • Virtual reality experience at San Marco History Gallery
  • English, Italian, French, Spanish or German-speaking host (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Guided tour
  • Tip: While the bell tower offers great views, take some time to observe the architecture, the golden wind vane, and the legendary winged lion perched on top.
  • St. Mark's Campanile is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible with an elevator to get to the top.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
St. Mark's Basilica and Bell Tower in Venice with combo ticket offer.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
St. Mark's Basilica and Bell Tower in Venice with combo ticket offer.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
St. Mark's Basilica and Bell Tower in Venice with combo ticket offer.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists viewing the cityscape.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Bell Tower in Venice with tourists enjoying panoramic city views.
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Combo (Save 5%): St. Mark’s Basilica + St. Mark’s Bell Tower Tickets

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€30.40

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  • This combo saves your money while giving you access to 2 must-see Venetian attractions – St. Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark's Bell Tower.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the city's most visited landmarks known for its Byzantine architecture.
  • Explore the 'Golden Church', famous for its dominant golden mosaics and stunning architecture.
  • At the St. Mark's Bell Tower, explore all sections including the loggetta, adorned with statues of ancient Roman deities.
  • Admire the 5 great bells of St. Mark in this 16th-century tower, the tallest building in Venice. Easily ascend by elevator!
  • This combo saves your money while giving you access to 2 must-see Venetian attractions – St. Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark's Bell Tower.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the city's most visited landmarks known for its Byzantine architecture.
  • Explore the 'Golden Church', famous for its dominant golden mosaics and stunning architecture.
  • At the St. Mark's Bell Tower, explore all sections including the loggetta, adorned with statues of ancient Roman deities.
  • Admire the 5 great bells of St. Mark in this 16th-century tower, the tallest building in Venice. Easily ascend by elevator!

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Bell Tower

St. Mark’s Basilica

  • Tip: Don't miss the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and Venetian crafts near St. Mark's Square. Visit the shops around Calle Larga XXII Marzo too.
  • Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
  • The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

St. Mark’s Bell Tower

  • Tip: Near the Bell Tower, find authentic local delicacies in the Castello or Cannaregio districts such as 'sarde in saor' or 'fegato alla veneziana'.
  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Elevators.
  • Adults should compulsorily accompany minors.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Gary
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

Just seeing Venice n sites from high above was awesome. Elevator was great..easy to get up there. Well worth the ticket to see the great views.

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María
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

That you do it at your own pace, but the devices don't let you turn up the sound and for people who don't have good hearing it was low because you were listening to the people around you and you lose hearing.

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JOSE
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

How easy it was to buy the tickets and the delivery of the same. In the bell tower the friendliness of the staff and the experience of seeing all of Venice from the heights.

View original review in Spanish

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Ralph
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Very easy trip to the top of the bell tower by elevator. It was raining and foggy, but that could not be helped. Nevertheless, it was easily worth the inexpensive ticket. Only need about 15-20 minutes while at the top to see it all.

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Juan
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Basilica is impressive in every way. The museum is one of the best of the tour and the altar with the figures of Christ, Mary, Mary Magdalene and the 12 is spectacular.

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Fiona
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Very easy to in since we had prepaid tickets. Basilica is lovely. I can't understand why one has to pay extra to see the altar cloth and the upper parts though. And why is there no reduced tickets for seniors?

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Kirke
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our tour guide was amazing!! She was energetic, knowledgeable and spoke clearly so it was easy to understand her (this is not always the case). We learned so much and enjoyed our time immensley.

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Mariangeles
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

The views are wonderful but there were quite a lot of people in the enclosure (enjoying and waiting to go down) and it was a long wait to use the elevator at the exit. The tickets at the ticket office cost 10 euros but this platform charged me 16 euros.

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Nathalie
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

There was a technical problem with Campanile. After two phone calls, our tickets were changed. Thank you There's an incredible view of Venice. No long queues, no waiting. I highly recommend

View original review in French

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Patricia
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

We went at 12.30h and there was a queue but not too long. We were thankful not to wait because of the heat. It is worth the climb to see all of Venice.

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Maria
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The bell tower is beautiful and well worth the climb, however, it is better to buy tickets directly there and there is hardly any queue.

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Santiago
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

It was very easy to make the reservation, and it was better to do it that way to avoid waiting in line, otherwise I would have had to wait a long time and would not have been able to take any pictures.

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Pania
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The ultimate view of Venezia! Great to be able to skip-the-line. Turn up 10mins before your nominated time and you're all good to go in the first lift up at your nominated time. Sensational views.

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James
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Skip the line worth the premium Headout price. This experience in addition to prior Last Supper/Milan City Tour with guide Linda will make me promote Headout app.

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Dawn
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Despite the torrential rain, the views from the tower were spectacular. The rain & wind caused us to cut our visit short but it was worthwhile. The lift is fast and skip the queue tickets are worth getting

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Brett
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Great views of the city of Venice. Only problem was that it was cold windy and rainy but that's not your problem but mother natures. Great option to do for Venice. Recommended

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Mirka
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

the view was fantastic, to buy the tickets via application was easy, the only disadvantage was to dowload the application.

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Susanna
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Skip the Line really saved us a lot of time as we got to avoid the long lines, we got there early and we were even able to go in at an earlier slot. The view from here is amazing - clicked great photos and the best part is you can stay as long as you want.

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Ian
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Skip the line ticket was well worth it as general admission had very long lines, although not crowded inside which made movement and viewing enjoyable

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Kristina
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The view was amazing. It's absolutely worthy to buy the tickets though Headout, as we easily skipped the lane and avoided getting annoyed and tired before getting up to the top of the tower.

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Keryn
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Everything about the experience was wonderful, what a breathtaking and stunning place to visit. The views over Venice from the Campanile were amazing. And having the skip-the-line tickets made it all so easy - no waiting in the hot sun in a huge queue!

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Lia
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

We entered right away...zero waiting! Wonderful cathedral! We bought the tickets for the terrace and did great! Wonderful view

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Eilat
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

I actually paid for the tickets but could not purchase them or use them for my boat ride. I had to buy new tickets. When i tried to receive my maney back by emailing your support my request was denied

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Lorena
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The tickets worked perfectly, we didn't have to wait in line. The views are amazing and there is no time limit. The staff is friendly and the elevator goes up very quickly.

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DAVID
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The views were fantastic, can't get them from anywhere else in terms of perspective. Worth paying extra to beat the queue as it was quite large and we were able to go straight in.

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VeniceSt. Mark's Bell Tower

St. Mark’s Bell Tower | Venice’s tallest structure

St. Mark's Bell Tower, fondly known as the "master of the house," dominates the skyline of Venice's St. Mark's Square, inviting you to ascend its 323 feet for a one-of-a-kind perspective. From the top of the tower, you can see the maze of narrow streets, the red-tiled roofs of the buildings, the Grand Canal winding its way through the city, and prominent landmarks like St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and the domes of St. Mark's Basilica. You can also see the lagoon and the Alps at a distance. But this tower isn't just about the view—it has a rich history. Originally built in the 9th century, it has been rebuilt several times, most notably after collapsing in 1902.

Fun fact: Galileo once used the bell tower to demonstrate his telescope to the Doge in 1609! So, if you're interested in history and want a cool view of Venice, don't miss the chance to climb St. Mark's Bell Tower.

Your St. Mark's Bell Tower ticket types explained

St. Mark's Bell Tower

Standard entry tickets

Suited for: Budget travelers and those short on time
Duration: 30 minutes
Guide: Not available

What you get

  • Entry access to St. Mark’s Bell Tower.
  • Explore the St. Mark’s Bell Tower at your convenience.

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St. Mark's Bell Tower combo

Combo tickets

Suited for: Those who want to explore further
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Not available

What you get

  • A visit to St. Mark’s Bell Tower and St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Skip-the-line access to both the attractions.

Recommended tour

Combo (Save 20%): St. Mark’s Basilica + St. Mark’s Bell Tower Tickets

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St. Mark’s Bell Tower

Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Parking 
  • The St. Mark’s Bell Tower has a lift to take you to the top.
women carrying small purse
  • There are no lockers facilities at St. Mark’s Bell Tower, so avoid carrying large bags. However, you can carry a small purse or sling.
  • Start your day at St. Mark's Bell Tower after crossing the Grand Canal by boat or gondola. It's a convenient stop to take in the layout of Venice, so you understand where everything is located.
  • The bell tower has 5 traditional bells at the top. These bells have historically served various functions, from announcing executions to important events and celebrations. Now they ring just to mark the hour. Plan your visit to coincide with the ringing of the bells for an immersive experience.
  • Minors must always be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please ensure that your clothing covers both shoulders and knees.
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  • Caffè Florian: Located 21m from St. Mark’s Bell Tower, Caffè Florian is one of the oldest cafes in the world. It offers a historic and elegant setting for coffee, tea, and light snacks. 
  • Quadri: Quadri, located 0m from St. Mark’s Bell Tower offers fine dining with a view. The menu features Venetian and Italian cuisine, and the restaurant's terrace provides excellent views of St. Mark’s Square. 
  • Gran Caffè Lavena: This historic café, located 999m from St. Mark’s Bell Tower has been serving customers since 1750. It's a lovely spot for coffee, pastries, and people-watching.
  • Osteria Enoteca San Marco: For a taste of Venetian cuisine, consider Osteria Enoteca San Marco. It's located near St. Mark's Square and offers a selection of traditional dishes and a variety of wines.

Beyond St. Mark’s Bell Tower

St. Mark’s Basilica

St. Mark’s Basilica

Located only 23m from St. Mark’s Bell Tower, St. Mark’s Basilica is one of the must-visit attractions in Venice. Also Known as the ‘Golden Church’, due to its dominant golden mosaics, St. Mark’s Basilica is a stellar example of Byzantine architecture. 

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Located 250m from St. Mark’s Bell Tower, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is an art museum dedicated to 20th-century artworks. From cubism and surrealism to abstract expressionism, the artworks at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum showcase the varied styles of art. 

Doge’s Palace

Doge’s Palace

Located 990m from St. Mark’s Bell Tower, Doge’s Palace is one of the iconic landmarks of Venice. Built in a Venetian-Gothic style, the Doge’s Palace was the royal residence of the Doge of Venice. 

Frequently asked questions about St. Mark’s Bell Tower tickets

What do St. Mark’s Bell Tower tickets include?

Standard entry tickets for St. Mark’s Bell Tower give you entry access to the tower, whereas combo tickets include skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Bell Tower and additional access to St. Mark’s Basilica. 

I’m not the biggest fan of crowds. How can I make sure I don’t wait in line for too long?

The skip-the-line tickets are a great way to beat the crowd and get priority entry into St. Mark’s Bell Tower. They help save up on time as well!

Why should I book St. Mark’s Bell Tower tickets online?
  • Convenience: Be it at home or at a restaurant, you can conveniently book your tickets for St. Mark’s Bell Tower from anywhere online. 
  • Different options: You can choose from stand entry tickets to combo tour tickets when booking St. Mark’s Bell Tower tickets online. These options may not be available for offline purchase. 
  • Discounts: You can avail of many discounts and offers when booking tickets online. These offers may not be available if you purchase tickets from the ticket office. 
  • Guaranteed entry: If you have booked tickets online, you are guaranteed entry to the attraction on the day of your visit, irrespective of the peak or off-peak season. 
What is the cancelation policy on my ticket?

While tickets can't be canceled or rescheduled, rest assured that your visit to St. Mark's Bell Tower promises unforgettable experiences and stunning views to cherish.

Can I bring children along?

Yes! As long as they’re supervised, they can visit the St. Mark’s bell tower and enjoy the stunning views at the top.

How long does it take to complete a visit to the bell tower?

You'll usually wrap up your tour of St. Mark’s Bell Tower in about 30 minutes, but feel free to take your time and soak in the views!

Is the bell tower safe? Since I’ve heard it’s collapsed before.

The bell tower is safe! Although it collapsed centuries ago, it was meticulously rebuilt and reinforced to ensure its stability. Today, it stands as a testament to Venetian resilience and engineering prowess, offering a secure and memorable experience for all who visit.

Are there any places to shop after my St. Mark’s Bell Tower visit?

Make sure to seize the chance to explore the delightful array of souvenirs and Venetian crafts available near St. Mark's Square. For even more shopping delights, don't forget to wander through the charming shops lining Calle Larga XXII Marzo as well.

Does the lift get crowded?

The lift can get crowded, especially during peak season, so you may have to wait in line to enter. But the view at the top is certainly worth it.

I'm claustrophobic. Is there any alternative to taking the lift?

If you're claustrophobic and wish to avoid taking the lift at St. Mark's Bell Tower, you can take the stairs! There are 323 steps, and while climbing stairs might take more time and effort, it can be a better option if you're not comfortable with the lift.