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St Mark's Campanile (Campanile di San Marco): tickets, prices & free things nearby
The 98.6 m bell tower of St Mark's Basilica, rebuilt after its 1902 collapse; a lift takes visitors to the bell chamber for the view over Venice and the lagoon.
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No — St Mark's Campanile has no free entry.
- The bell tower has its own ticket; the basilica's free categories (children under 11, Diocese residents, disabled visitors) do not apply to it.
- Ticket: Bell Tower ticket, individual booking — €15.
Before you go
Tips for your visit
- There is no free entry to the bell tower: the basilica's free categories (children under 11, Diocese residents, disabled visitors) explicitly exclude the Campanile.
- Tickets are nominative and timed; you must arrive in your slot (about 5 minutes' tolerance).
- A lift goes up the shaft in about 30 seconds, so there are no long stair climbs.
- Opening times can change at short notice in bad weather or for events.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: St Mark's Campanile
Timed-entry ticketSt. Mark's Campanile: Entry Ticket★★★★☆ 3.9 · 632 reviews0.7 hoursfrom €25
Guided tourVenice: St Mark's Basilica & Campanile Ticket & Tour Options★★★★☆ 4.2 · 3.1k reviews1 - 2.5 hoursfrom €18
Timed-entry ticketSt. Mark's Bell Tower & San Marco History Gallery Hosted Entry Tickets★★★★☆ 4.4 · 24 reviewsfrom €38
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Official prices
St Mark's Campanile ticket prices
| Bell Tower ticket, individual booking — Timed, nominative ticket bought from the Procuratoria di San Marco's official ticket site. Tour operators/guides pay €18, school groups €7.50. The bell tower is a separate ticket from the basilica. | €15 |
| St Mark's Basilica admission (separate ticket) — The basilica next door; children under 11, Diocese residents and disabled visitors + companion enter it free. | €10 |
| Basilica full ticket (Basilica, Pala d'Oro, Museum and Horses Loggia) | €30 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. There is no free entry; free places nearby are listed below.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Every day from 9:30. Summer (April-October): last admission 20:00-20:45, closes 21:15. Winter (November-March): last admission 18:00-18:45, closes 19:15. Times can change for events, by month or in bad weather.
Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venice, Italy
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FAQ
St Mark's Campanile: common questions
Is St Mark's Campanile free?
No. The official ticket office states there is no free admission to St Mark's Campanile. The bell tower has its own ticket; the basilica's free categories (children under 11, Diocese residents, disabled visitors) do not apply to it. Otherwise the official ticket costs €15.
How much is a ticket to St Mark's Campanile?
Bell Tower ticket, individual booking costs €15 on the official site.
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