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Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
Includes the Bridge of Sighs & prisons
 Skip-the-line entry
Timed admission, fast access to highlights 		~1.5–2h (self-paced) First-time visitors, history lovers, busy days €30 Book Skip-the-Line Free cancellation on many tickets
St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)
Choose option with Terrace & Pala d’Oro
 Fast-track entry
Priority access + optional guided visit 		~1h (guided) / flexible Short stays, skip queues at peak hours €16 Fast-Track Tickets Terrace view option available
St. Mark’s Campanile (Bell Tower)
Panoramic views over Venice
 Timed entry
Reserve a slot — minimal waiting 		~30–45 min Photographers, couples, sunset slots €25 Reserve Time Slot Popular sunset times sell out
Doge’s Palace + St. Mark’s Basilica (Combo)
Small group or priority tour options
 Priority access
Two top sights, one easy booking 		~2.5–3h Time-savvy travelers & short city breaks €54 Book Combo Access Great value, fewer queues
St. Mark’s Square Museums Pass
Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, Marciana Library
 Fast access
Multi-museum entry with one pass 		Flexible (same/next days) Culture lovers & rainy-day plans €82 Get the Museums Pass One pass, multiple entries

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Venice is one of the most popular and busiest tourist destinations in Italy. Avoid long queues by buying skip the line tickets online or tickets for guided tours.

Skip-The-Line Venice Italy

The most popular tickets in Venice are the combined entry for the San Marco Basilica and the Doge's Palace. But how do you make sure you actually get these tickets, and what are the best ways to skip the line in Venice?

You can avoid long queues by arriving as early as possible, visiting later in the afternoon, or booking a guided tour outside peak hours. The official Doge’s Palace website lists the latest opening times. These strategies help, but they don’t always fit into your schedule.

That’s why many visitors choose skip-the-line Venice tickets. You don’t have to plan your day around opening hours, and you won’t lose precious holiday time waiting in line.

Benefits of skip the line Venice tickets:

  • Enjoy fast entry to both the Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
  • Avoid queues that can reach up to 60 minutes at St. Mark’s Basilica.
  • Discover the Basilica with a guided tour, including rich stories and a clearer explanation of its history.

I bought those Skip the line tickets, should I queue or not?

Skip the line tickets available

If you are unprepared and arrive in Venice during the summer season, the tourist crowd is such a shock. There are long lines everywhere. Unfortunately, it can be bustling.

Be aware that there are also waiting times with skip-the-line tickets. Because those tickets are popular. Due to the safety regulations, rows are still created in front of the Basilica and the Doge's Palace.

Only the duration of that queue is different. For example, you would rather spend 15 minutes in a 'skip the line' queue than 60 minutes in the standard row. That's why these tickets are still the best option!

In fact, skip the line tickets are for fast-track entry. Tickets are available for most of Venice's attractions, including the Doge's Palace, San Marco, and Peggy Guggenheim. You can buy these tickets at a tourist shop in Venice (Piazzale Roma and the Doge's Palace).

But it is easier to buy the tickets in advance online or in the app. This can even be done up to 10 minutes in advance, on a cellphone. Viator, GetYourGuide, and Tiqets are the largest booking sites. They generally have a simple booking process for the most popular attractions. Or book a tour that also gives you priority access.

Save time by purchasing entrance tickets in advance to top venues in Venice or prearranging guided tours.

According to Venice-Information.com, these are the best 'Skip the line' tours in Venice:

Which skip-the-line tours in Venice take 1 hour or less?

Which skip-the-line tours take extra security measures?

How does skip-the-line work?

Skip the line st. Marco Basilic

Skip-the-line tickets provide a reserved time slot or priority access to an attraction, allowing you to bypass the standard entry lines. Here’s how the process typically works in Venice, Italy:

  1. Online Purchase: You buy your tickets online in advance from an official attraction website or a third-party vendor.
  2. Selection of Time Slot: During the purchase, you often select a specific date and time for your visit, which helps manage the flow of visitors and reduces crowding.
  3. Electronic or Printed Tickets: After purchasing, you’ll receive a ticket via email, which you can either print out or show on your mobile device.
  4. Arrival at the Attraction: You’ll go to a designated entrance for skip-the-line ticket holders, separate from the general admission queue.
  5. Ticket Verification: At the entrance, staff will verify your ticket by scanning a barcode or checking your name against a reservation list.
  6. Direct Access: Once your ticket is verified, you’ll gain immediate or expedited access to the attraction, bypassing the regular lines.
  7. Guided Tours (if applicable): If your skip-the-line ticket includes a guided tour, you’ll typically meet with a tour guide at a designated spot and enter the attraction as a group.

Other essential tips around the San Marco Basilica

It is not recommended to carry heavy bags or backpacks. Or you should be able to put them there in a locker, but then you often have long queues ;).

The price includes a 'skip the line' and a guided tour of the San Marco Basilica.

Make sure your body is covered by clothing, or bring a scarf to cover up before entering. Otherwise, you can not enter. Most San Marco Square restaurants are expensive and disproportionate to the price/quality. Walk the streets for better-priced restaurants. Take the elevator to the top of the Campanile (clock tower) and enjoy the incredible view. That online skipt the line ticket for this San Marco Bell Tower is well worth it.

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