Basilica dei Frari Guide: Tickets, Hours & Why No Pass Covers It
45 min - 1 h
Gothic Basilica
Built 1340-1443
San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venezia, Italy
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€8.00
€3.00
Mon-Thu: 09:00 - 19:30 · Fri: 09:00 - 23:00 · Sat: 09:00 - 18:00 · Sun: 13:00 - 18:00 (hours vary — see full schedule below)
No reservation required for individual visitors.
| Mon-Thu (Jun-Sep) | Mon-Thu | 09:00 - 19:30 | Last Admission: 19:00 |
| Fri (Jun-Sep) | Fri | 09:00 - 23:00 | Last Admission: 22:30 |
| Sat (Jun-Sep) | Sat | 09:00 - 18:00 | Last Admission: 17:30 |
| Sun (Jun-Sep) | Sun | 13:00 - 18:00 | Last Admission: 17:30 |
Closed On: Not confirmed for visits outside June-September: the only official hours page found (basilicadeifrari.it) is explicitly titled as a 'variation notice' scoped to 1 June-30 September, with page metadata suggesting it was last substantively updated years ago and no separate October-May schedule published. If your visit falls outside Jun-Sep, call +39 041 272 8630 (Mon-Fri 8:00-12:00) to confirm current hours rather than assuming the Jun-Sep hours apply year-round.
One of Venice's most significant churches, and explicitly and formally NOT part of the Chorus Pass circuit — the church's own official materials state it does not participate in the Chorus Pass, Venezia Unica, or Venice Pass. Not included in any pass modeled on this site.
| Ticket Type | Price | What It Covers | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard adult (in-person) | €8.00 | Basilica only | Not required |
| Senior (65+) | €5.00 | Basilica only | Not required |
| Reduced (students 12-29) | €3.00 | Basilica only | Not required |
| Adult (online/voucher-bundle) | €9.50 | Basilica only | Online |
Ticket Options
€8.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & Visitor Introduction
The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari — known simply as "the Frari" — is one of Venice's largest and most significant Gothic churches, home to major works by Titian and Bellini and the tombs of several Doges.
In-person admission is EUR 8.00 adult / EUR 5.00 senior (65+) / EUR 3.00 reduced (students 12-29); a separate online/voucher-bundle price is slightly higher (EUR 9.50 adult). No reservation is required.
Current confirmed hours (1 June-30 September): Monday-Thursday 09:00-19:30 (last entry 19:00); Friday 09:00-23:00 (last entry 22:30, except 24 June: 09:00-19:30); Saturday 09:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30); Sunday 13:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30, later opening to accommodate morning Mass). No official October-May schedule was found this session — if visiting outside June-September, call +39 041 272 8630 to confirm current hours before relying on the above.
History & Significance
Built by the Franciscan order between 1340 and 1443, the Frari is one of the largest churches in Venice, its plain red-brick Gothic exterior contrasting with a richly decorated interior.
It houses Titian's monumental "Assumption of the Virgin" over the high altar, Bellini's triptych in the sacristy, and the tombs of several Doges and the sculptor Antonio Canova.
What to See: Top Highlights
Titian's Assumption of the Virgin
A monumental altarpiece over the high altar, one of Titian's most celebrated works.
Bellini's Sacristy Triptych
A masterwork by Giovanni Bellini in the church's sacristy.
Doge's Tombs
The basilica houses the tombs of several Venetian Doges, alongside sculptor Antonio Canova's own monument.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Venice PassesThe Frari is one of Venice's most significant churches, but per its own official information it is explicitly and formally NOT part of the Chorus Pass circuit, the Venezia Unica City Pass (either tier), or Turbopass's Venice City Pass. It's not part of any pass modeled on this site.
Chorus Pass
Not included. The Basilica dei Frari's own official materials explicitly state it does not participate in the Chorus Pass, Venezia Unica, or any city pass circuit — a real, confirmed exclusion, not an oversight.
Venezia Unica SAN MARCO City Pass
Not included.
Venezia Unica ALL VENICE City Pass
Not included.
Venice City Pass
Not included.
Data Provenance
Frequently Asked Questions
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