Good to know
- Tickets
- Main church free; museum and treasury require separate tickets
- Time needed
- 30 to 60 minutes
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid long queues
- Getting there
- Vaporetto to San Marco stop then short walk across the square
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Day 1 of Venice & the Canals
San Marco and San Rocco
How St. Mark's Basilica fits into a day.- 9:30St. Mark's BasilicaPiazza San Marco
- 10:45Doge's PalaceDoge's Palace
- 14:00Scuola Grande di San RoccoScuola Grande di San Rocco
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St. Mark's Basilica questions
Is St. Mark's Basilica free to enter?
Entry to the main church is free. Separate tickets are needed for the museum, treasury and Pala d'Oro.
What is the dress code at St. Mark's Basilica?
Shoulders and knees must be covered. Guards may refuse entry to visitors in shorts or sleeveless tops.
How long does a visit to St. Mark's Basilica take?
Most visitors spend 30 to 60 minutes inside the basilica.