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Venice · Piazza San Marco
St Mark's Campanile: tickets, opening hours and how to reach the top
The independent, up-to-date guide to Venice's most iconic tower. Everything you need to plan your visit: skip-the-line tickets, today's opening hours, prices and tips for making the most of the view at 98.6 metres (323 ft).
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At a glance
St Mark's Campanile — the essentials
The key facts to help you decide when to go and what to book. Prices and hours shown here are taken from the official St Mark's Basilica website and should always be verified before your visit.
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Hours
09:30–21:15
Seasonal — always check on the day📅
Booking
Recommended
Especially in high season📏
Height
98.6 m / 323 ft
Tallest building in Venice🛗
Ascent
Lift
~30 seconds, no stairs⏱️
Visit duration
~40 min
Including the ascent*Full price per the official website. Skip-the-line tickets with audio guide purchased online include a timed entry slot and may cost more.
Venice's tower
"El paron de casa": the symbol of the city
Venetians affectionately call it el paron de casa — the master of the house. St Mark's Campanile has dominated the piazza for over a thousand years, visible from almost every corner of the lagoon. To sailors it was a lighthouse; to the Serenissima it was both clock and the voice of the Republic.
Today it is above all Venice's finest viewpoint. From the belfry, roughly 50 metres above the ground, the eye sweeps across terracotta rooftops, the domes of the Basilica, the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and — on a clear day — even the Dolomites on the horizon.
What surprises many visitors is that you don't need to climb hundreds of stairs: a lift whisks you to the top in half a minute. It's one of the few viewpoints in Venice that's genuinely accessible to everyone, including children and older visitors.
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Complete guide
Everything you need for your visit
We've divided the information into themed pages so you can find exactly what you're looking for straight away. Every section is kept up to date and based on official sources.
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Opening hours
Updated hours by season, last entry time, closed days and when the tower shuts due to wind or bad weather.
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Prices and discounts
Full ticket cost, reductions for children and groups, City Pass options and how to save on your visit.
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Height and facts
How tall the Campanile really is (98.6 m / 323 ft), how it's built, the five bells and the golden angel at the top.
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History
From its 9th-century origins to the 1902 collapse and the "as it was, where it was" reconstruction of 1912.
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Book now
Check real-time availability and times and secure your entry in the time slot you prefer.
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The right moment
When to go up and beat the crowds
After visiting at different times of year, the advice I always give is simple: go at opening time or in the final hour. The busy middle of the day, between 11:00 and 16:00, coincides with the arrival of tour groups and cruise ships — that's when the queues stretch longest.
- 09:30–10:30 — just after opening: few people, soft light over the rooftops.
- Golden hour — roughly an hour before sunset: the best light for photographs.
- Late evening (high season) — a peaceful atmosphere and ever-changing skies.
Expert tip: check the weather and the wind. With strong winds or thick fog the tower can close without warning, as the belfry is open on all four sides.
Hours and last entry
Saving money
How to spend less (and see more)
The Campanile is not included in the Basilica's free entry schemes, but there are still smart ways to keep costs down — especially if you're travelling with family or plan to visit several monuments.
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Children and families
Reduced rates are available for younger visitors and groups. Check the age brackets when purchasing — conditions differ between the official ticket office and resellers.
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Combo tickets and City Passes
City cards and combination packages (Basilica, Doge's Palace, transport) can reduce the per-attraction cost if you plan to see several sights.
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Audio guide included
Many online tickets include a digital audio guide on your phone, so you skip the hire desk and listen to the story as you ascend.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
Do you need to book tickets for the Campanile?
It's not mandatory, but it's strongly recommended in high season (spring and summer) and at weekends. The tower has limited capacity and the wait in Piazza San Marco can exceed an hour. A timed-entry or skip-the-line ticket greatly reduces waiting time.
How much does a ticket cost?
The full-price ticket costs €10 according to the official St Mark's Basilica website. Skip-the-line tickets with audio guide sold by authorised resellers may cost more, as they include a timed entry slot and extra services. Price details.
Do you climb stairs or take a lift?
You take a lift. The elevator, installed in 1932, reaches the belfry in around 30 seconds. There are no stairs open to the public, so the ascent is comfortable for children and older visitors alike.
Is the Campanile accessible for visitors with disabilities?
The lift makes the belfry reachable without stairs, but there may be a few steps at the entrance and space at the top is limited. Contact the official ticket office directly for specific accessibility requirements.
How long does a visit take?
On average around 40 minutes, including the ascent and time to take in the view and take photos from all four sides of the loggia.
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