You will more than likely have to queue for at least 20 minutes unless you get the skip the queue ticket. Entrance fee is €3 per person. We noticed a lot of people being told to cover up as they require clothes that cover the arms and that are below the knees and they enforce this policy. Once inside there are many murals to see and the paintings on the ceiling are really impressive. Inside and outside, this Basilica will grab your attention.

We hadn’t been to the upstairs part of the basilica for a few years, and so up we went. Quite a few steps, but worth it to see the spectacular mosaics up close. Views from the balcony outside are wonderful, so do step out, if you can. We stood in the queue for about 30 minutes, even though we were at least 200 metres from the entrance. It moved very quickly. Cost: 3 euro for just the downstairs, plus 7 euro if you want to go upstairs. Recommended. Very beautiful indeed, with no religion needed. It’s just great art!

Fascinating with it covered floor to ceiling of mosaics. We paid on the door which was fine but they catch you out with area being of limits unless you pay extra(only reason for it being 4 stars). The views within and outside on the balcony was incredible.

The Basilica is absolutely stunning; every mosaic is gorgeous and fascinating and by paying for the museum tour you can get up close to them as well as the balcony overlooking St Mark's Square. However, it was really too busy inside for a comfortable visit. Despite having pre-booked, we still had to queue for half an hour to get into the museum section and upon reaching the front a tour group tried to push in front of us, with the tour leader loudly complaining about how rude everyone was for not letting them in. Sadly this marred what was otherwise a wonderful visit.

We visited the basilica with a guide, we spent 3 hours, packed with explanations, so I can confirm that we are mini-experts :-) Besides the basilica, we visited the museum as well, it was definitely worth it! The mosaics telling stories from the Bible, the horses, the view from the outside gallery, the golden mosaics are all breathtaking. Basilica is packed with symbols, rooting in Christian faith, so you better get equipped with some background knowledge :-) Entry fee is 3 euros, 7 to the museum, worth every cents.

Reasonable price for ticket (6€ each), helpful staff. Limited area open to visiting. Be sure to book in advance as lines are otherwise long - even prior to opening. We might have taken longer had we had the time, but were able to walk through in about 20 minutes. Unless you have a particular interest in this particular basilica, an hour would be more than enough time.

Book with a guide as your only way to get in pretty much. A must even if it’s popular - it says a lot about the architecture when you need to take 5 photos of a wall to get everything! It’s worth the extra as well for the terrace. Great views of the square - not to be missed.

Just amazing inside and out! Go behind the altar and pay the fee!! If you have time go to the museum, the balcony and the bell tower (separate but worth every minute of your time) great view. I was fascinated with the sinking marble floor- so sad these beautiful places are built on/near water. San Marco Square is very busy- go early if possible. You can easily spend an entire day in this area of Venice.

Preordered tickets for 10am this was a good time-slot as not many people there. The basilica is very grand. Lots of mosaics and art. Our tickets had access to the museum upstairs which boasted a view of the square. We visited for about 45 minutes which we felt was enough to get through the basilica. A few English translations of key parts of basilica. Audioguides available €5.

Must see in Venice! My 4th time visiting Venice but my first time going inside the basilica. Nice but not a must. My daughter had enough of visiting so many churches during our tour in Italy. Visiting the inside is not a must. Beautiful though!