Venice
St. Mark's Square Passes
Venice
St. Mark's Square Passes
Your two options
St Mark’s Square passes
We have two different passes here, both of which are centred around St Mark’s.
a) St Mark’s Square Pass by Tiqets – attractions directly on St Mark’s Square
b) San Marco City Pass by GetYourGuide – attractions in the San Marco district
We’ve taken a close look at both and will tell you which one saves you money and which is more suitable for a first visit to Venice.
Just keep reading!
The passes
in comparison
St. Mark's Square Pass from Tiqets
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San-Marco-City Pass from Get Your Guide
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From Tiqets
St Mark’s Square Pass
First, let’s take a look at what is included in these passes.
What is included in the pass?
This pass really focuses on the most important sights around St Mark’s Square.
The St Mark’s Square Pass from Tiqets includes the following:
- Fast-track entry to the Doge’s Palace
including Museo Correr
including the Archaeological Museum
including the National Library Marciana
(these three museums are normally included as standard with Doge’s Palace entry) - Fast-track entry to either St Mark’s Basilica OR St Mark’s Campanile (bell tower)
- Entry to Ca’ Rezzonico
- App Audio guide for the city
- after purchase: 10% Discount on other products by Tiqets
Just like that: with this pass, you can secure two of the city’s most important attractions and one additional museum with a single click.
How much does the Tiqets St Mark’s Square Pass cost?
The pass costs EUR 68 for adults and EUR 51.50 for children aged 6 and over.
The price is made up of individual Tiqets ticket prices (example calculation):
Doge’s Palace: EUR 35
St Mark’s Basilica (cathedral only, no extras): approx. EUR 25
Ca’ Rezzonico: EUR 15
= EUR 75
Savings = EUR 7, plus time is saved: firstly at purchase (just one transaction), and then on-site by skipping queues.
You also receive a 10% discount code for all further purchases via Tiqets.
For example:
A gondola ride for EUR 39 – 10% = EUR 3.90 saved
St Mark’s Tower entry: EUR 25 – 10% = EUR 2.50 saved
A boat tour to Murano & Burano: EUR 30 – 10% = EUR 3 saved
On-site prices:
Doge’s Palace: EUR 35
St Mark’s Basilica from EUR 10 (without audio guide or city add-ons)
Ca’ Rezzonico: EUR 15
= EUR 60
But booking is in Italian or involves waiting times.
Pros and cons
Pros:
One transaction
Two of the most important attractions are secured
EUR 7 savings compared to buying individual Tiqets tickets
No queues on site
You support our website 😉
Cons:
No savings compared to booking directly via official websites – EUR 8 more expensive. But don’t forget the 10% Discount!
Square Pass
EUR 68Buy the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica OR St. Mark's Tower in one transaction
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From GetYourGuide
San Marco City Pass
What is included in the pass?
This pass focuses on sights located in the San Marco district.
The San Marco City Pass from GetYourGuide includes the following:
- Fast-track entry to the Doge’s Palace
including Museo Correr
including the Archaeological Museum
including the National Library Marciana
(these three museums are normally included as standard with Doge’s Palace entry) - Entry to Scuola Grande dei Carmini
- Entry to the Querini Stampalia Foundation
How much does the GetYourGuide San Marco City Pass cost?
The pass costs EUR 43.90 for adults aged 30–64
and EUR 23.90 for children and young people aged 6–29, as well as seniors over 65.
The price is based on individual ticket costs in the city:
Doge’s Palace: EUR 35
Scuola Grande dei Carmini: EUR 10 (approx., no guarantee)
Querini Stampalia Foundation: EUR 17
= EUR 62
Savings: EUR 18.10
There is also time saved on site.
Now for the important pros and cons.
Pros and cons
Pros:
One transaction
Significant money savings!!!
No queues on site
You support our website 😉
Cons:
These are not the top attractions of the city. Only the Doge’s Palace is really of interest for a first-time visit to Venice. The rest is more suited to repeat visitors.
Conclusion
As you can see, the Tiqets pass is a great, quick purchase for first-time visitors. It includes the most important attractions and saves you waiting time.
The GetYourGuide pass, on the other hand, is great for saving money, but unfortunately it does not include the top sights – apart from the Doge’s Palace.
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