St Mark's Campanile (Bell Tower) Guide: Price, Hours & Why It's Separate from the Basilica
30 - 45 min
Bell Tower / Viewpoint
Current tower rebuilt 1912, on 9th-century foundations
Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia, Italy
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€15.00
Summer: approximately 09:30-21:15 (last admission around 20:30); Winter: approximately 09:30-19:15 (last admission around 18:45). Exact season cutover dates vary; hours can also change for adverse weather (high wind).
No reservation required for individual visitors.
| Summer | Campanile | 09:30 - 21:15 | Last Admission: 20:30 |
| Winter | Campanile | 09:30 - 19:15 | Last Admission: 18:45 |
Last Admission: Approximately 45-60 minutes before closing; exact season cutover dates and the precise last-admission time are not published.
Closed On: Can close temporarily for adverse weather (high wind), per the operator's own hours page.
Free Admission Dates: None identified; the general Basilica-area resident discount explicitly does NOT apply to the Campanile.
Access to the bell tower's observation level only. This is a fully separate attraction from the Basilica, Pala d'Oro, and Basilica Museum — never assume Basilica admission includes the Campanile, or vice versa.
| Option | Price | Reservation | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard adult ticket | €15.00 | Not required | Official site or on-site |
Overview & Visitor Introduction
At nearly 99 metres, St Mark's Campanile is Venice's tallest structure and one of the city's best panoramic viewpoints, with a lift to the top — no stair climb required, unlike many other Italian bell towers.
It's easy to assume the Campanile is part of a Basilica visit since they stand right next to each other, but they are entirely separate: different ticket, different entrance and queue, and no pass on this site bundles them together.
History & Significance
A bell tower has stood on this site since the 9th century, serving both as a lighthouse for boats in the lagoon and a watchtower. The tower collapsed suddenly in 1902 and was rebuilt, reopening in its current form in 1912 — 'com'era, dov'era' ('as it was, where it was').
The tower's bells historically each had a distinct civic function — marking the working day, calling senators to meetings, and announcing executions.
What to See: Top Highlights
360° panoramic terrace
Views over St Mark's Square, the lagoon, and — on a clear day — as far as the Alps.
Lift access
Unlike Giotto's Bell Tower in Florence or many other Italian campanili, an elevator carries visitors to the top.
The bells
Each of the tower's historic bells had its own name and civic function in the life of the Republic.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Venice PassesNot confirmed to be included in any pass compared on this site — neither Venezia Unica City Pass tier, the Chorus Pass, nor Turbopass's Venice City Pass has a confirmed Campanile inclusion.
Venezia Unica SAN MARCO City Pass
Not included. Sold only through the Procuratoria di San Marco's own ticketing system, independent of Venezia Unica.
Venezia Unica ALL VENICE City Pass
Not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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