St Mark's Basilica Museum & Terrace Guide: Tickets & Hours
30 - 45 min
Basilica Museum, Loggia & Terrace
Museum housed within the Basilica; Loggia dei Cavalli dates to the Byzantine-era Quadriga (bronze horses now preserved indoors)
St Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia, Italy
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€10.00
Mon-Sat: 09:30 - 17:15 · Sun: 09:30 - 14:00 (approximate — see sourceAccessNote) (hours vary — see full schedule below)
Mandatory timed-entry reservation for all visitors, including standalone ticket buyers.
| Mon-Sat | Mon-Sat | 09:30 - 17:15 | Last Admission: 16:45 |
| Sun & holidays (Museum/Loggia only, Basilica in service) | Sun | 09:30 - 14:00 (approximate — see sourceAccessNote) | Last Admission: N/A for this window |
| Sun & holidays (Basilica + Museum combined) | Sun | 14:00 - 17:15 | Last Admission: 16:45 |
Covers the Basilica's own museum, the Loggia dei Cavalli (horse gallery — displaying replica horses; the original bronze Quadriga is preserved inside for conservation), and the outdoor terrace overlooking St Mark's Square. This is a separate component from the Pala d'Oro and from the Campanile bell tower, which is an entirely independent structure and ticket.
| Option | Price | What It Covers | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone (Sunday-morning window only) | €10.00 | Museum/Loggia/Terrace only | Verify exact current rate directly |
| Add-on to existing Basilica ticket | €14.00 | Museum/Loggia/Terrace, added to Basilica visit | Online, alongside Basilica ticket |
| Combined Basilica + Museum (private) | €20.00 | Basilica + Museum/Loggia/Terrace | Online, mandatory timed entry |
| Combined Basilica + Museum (tour operators) | €24.00 | Basilica + Museum/Loggia/Terrace | Through tour operator |
Ticket Options
€10.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & Visitor Introduction
This ticket covers the Basilica's own museum, the Loggia dei Cavalli (horse gallery, displaying replica horses — the original bronze Quadriga is preserved indoors for conservation), and the outdoor terrace overlooking St Mark's Square. It's a separate component from the Pala d'Oro and the Campanile bell tower, which is an entirely independent structure and ticket.
Pricing has three tiers: EUR 10.00 as a standalone ticket WITHOUT Basilica admission (only purchasable when the Basilica is closed for religious service and the Museum remains open — see hours below); EUR 14.00 as an add-on to an existing Basilica ticket; or EUR 20.00/24.00 (private/tour operator) as a combined 'Basilica + Museum' ticket. Note: the official tariff document appears to contain an ambiguous duplicate price row for the standalone ticket, so verify the exact current standalone rate directly before your visit.
Monday-Saturday, the Basilica, Museum and Pala d'Oro all open together 09:30-17:15 (last admission 16:45). On Sundays and holidays, the Basilica itself opens later (14:00, due to morning Mass), but the Museum/Loggia dei Cavalli opens independently at 09:30 — this is the standalone-ticket window mentioned above. The exact Sunday-morning closing time for the Museum isn't explicitly published; 14:00 (when the Basilica reopens) is a reasonable estimate but not officially confirmed, so allow flexibility if visiting Sunday morning.
What to See: Top Highlights
Loggia dei Cavalli
The horse gallery, displaying replica bronze horses (the Byzantine-era originals are preserved indoors for conservation).
The Outdoor Terrace
One of the best elevated views over St Mark's Square, from directly above the Basilica's main entrance.
The Basilica's Own Museum
Artifacts and history relating to the Basilica, distinct from the Pala d'Oro or Campanile.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Venice PassesTicketed entirely through the Procuratoria di San Marco, the same independent system as St Mark's Basilica admission itself — not the Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE) network or the Chorus Pass. Not included on either Venezia Unica City Pass tier or the Chorus Pass. Its status on Turbopass is unknown.
Venezia Unica SAN MARCO City Pass
Not included. Ticketed entirely through the Procuratoria di San Marco, not the Musei Civici/Venezia Unica network — same exclusion as St Mark's Basilica admission itself.
Venezia Unica ALL VENICE City Pass
Not included. Ticketed entirely through the Procuratoria di San Marco, not the Musei Civici/Venezia Unica network.
Chorus Pass
Not included. St Mark's Basilica and its museum are not part of the Chorus circuit.
Venice City Pass
Not confirmed by the provider. Not itemized on Turbopass's own Venice pass page — check directly before assuming either way.
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