Can I bring a backpack into St. Mark's Basilica?

Limited. Backpacks larger than 40x30x20 cm cannot enter; smaller bags allowed but may be checked at a metal detector.

Can I bring a suitcase / luggage into St. Mark's Basilica?

Not allowed. Trolleys are never allowed; luggage over 40x30x20 cm prohibited. Use the free deposit in Piazzetta dei Leoncini.

Not allowed. It is not permitted to consume food or drinks; no liquids consumed inside the church.

Venice, Italy · basilica · last checked 2026-06-14

BackpackLimited

SuitcaseNot allowed

CloakroomYes (free)

Max bag sizeBackpacks and/or luggage larger than 40x30x20 cm are not allowed; trolleys are never allowed.

Have luggage? Store it near St. Mark's Basilica.

Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a nearby luggage storage (from ~€5/day).

Backpack	Limited	Backpacks larger than 40x30x20 cm cannot enter; smaller bags allowed but may be checked at a metal detector.
Suitcase / luggage	Not allowed	Trolleys are never allowed; luggage over 40x30x20 cm prohibited. Use the free deposit in Piazzetta dei Leoncini.
Water bottle	Not allowed	It is not permitted to consume food or drinks; no liquids consumed inside the church.
Metal bottle	Not allowed	Metallic objects are not permitted inside bags; consuming drinks is forbidden.
Food	Not allowed	Consuming food, drinks or chewing gum is not permitted inside the monumental complex.
Stroller	Limited	Strollers and prams allowed on the terraces only if closed and not in use.
Tripod	Not allowed	Portable tripods/stands (cavalletti portatili) are explicitly prohibited, together with drones, weapons, glues and paints.
Camera	Limited	Photos allowed for strictly personal use only; no professional photo/video, no streaming; reproductions need written authorisation from the Procuratoria.
Umbrella	Not specified	Not explicitly addressed in the access regulation (bags/backpacks over size limit and trolleys are the stated limits).
Pets	Not allowed	Entry of animals is forbidden except guide dogs for the blind.
E-scooter	Not specified	Not explicitly addressed in the access regulation; trolleys and over-size luggage are banned.

Cloakroom: No cloakroom inside; a free luggage deposit is located in Piazzetta dei Leoncini, a few metres from the Basilica.

Source: official venue rules · confidence: high · last checked 2026-06-14. Rules change — always confirm officially before you go.