St. Mark's Basilica: bag policy & entry rules
Backpack, stroller and camera are allowed only with conditions. Suitcase, water bottle, metal bottle, food, tripod and pets are not allowed.
What can you bring into St. Mark's Basilica?
What St. Mark's Basilica's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Backpacks larger than 40x30x20 cm cannot enter; smaller bags allowed but may be checked at a metal detector.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Trolleys are never allowed; luggage over 40x30x20 cm prohibited. Use the free deposit in Piazzetta dei Leoncini.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Not allowed
It is not permitted to consume food or drinks; no liquids consumed inside the church.
Water bottle rules at other venues →Metal bottle Not allowed
Metallic objects are not permitted inside bags; consuming drinks is forbidden.
Metal bottle rules at other venues →Food Not allowed
Consuming food, drinks or chewing gum is not permitted inside the monumental complex.
Food rules at other venues →Stroller Limited
Strollers and prams allowed on the terraces only if closed and not in use.
Stroller rules at other venues →Tripod Not allowed
Portable tripods/stands (cavalletti portatili) are explicitly prohibited, together with drones, weapons, glues and paints.
Tripod rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Photos allowed for strictly personal use only; no professional photo/video, no streaming; reproductions need written authorisation from the Procuratoria.
Camera rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
Entry of animals is forbidden except guide dogs for the blind.
Pets rules at other venues →We don't guess: ask the venue before you go if one of these matters for your visit.
What the rules do and don't say about these
- Umbrella: Not explicitly addressed in the access regulation (bags/backpacks over size limit and trolleys are the stated limits).
- E-scooter: Not explicitly addressed in the access regulation; trolleys and over-size luggage are banned.
Will my bag fit?
St. Mark's Basilica's published limit: 40 × 30 × 20 cm. Enter your bag's size (cm) to check it.
Measure the outside of the bag, including handles, wheels and pockets. Security staff have the final word — this is a quick check, not a guarantee.
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a luggage storage in Venice before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
The official access regulation (2026) doesn't mention a cloakroom or luggage deposit: bags over 40x30x20 cm and trolleys cannot enter, so leave them elsewhere before your visit.
What the official rules say
9) Zaini e/o bagagli di dimensione superiore a 40x30x20 cm non possono accedere; in nessun caso si puo accedere con i trolley; ... 7) E vietato l'ingresso di animali, salvo quelli di sostegno ai non vedenti; ... 13) Non e consentito scattare foto se non ad uso strettamente personale, ne effettuare riprese foto o video con alcun dispositivo di tipo professionale ... 16) Non e consentito consumare cibo, ne bevande o masticare chewing gum; ... 10) Non e consentito portare con se ... oggetti offensivi o metallici ... (ad es. droni, cavalletti portatili, armi ...). Sulle terrazze e consentito l'accesso con passeggini e carrozzine solo ed esclusivamente se chiusi e inutilizzati. St. Mark's Basilica bag policy: quick answers
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 or 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.
Can I bring a water bottle into St. Mark's Basilica?
Not allowed. It is not permitted to consume food or drinks; no liquids consumed inside the church.
Can I bring food into St. Mark's Basilica?
Not allowed. Consuming food, drinks or chewing gum is not permitted inside the monumental complex.
Can I bring a stroller into St. Mark's Basilica?
Limited. Strollers and prams allowed on the terraces only if closed and not in use.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at St. Mark's Basilica?
The official access regulation (2026) doesn't mention a cloakroom or luggage deposit: bags over 40x30x20 cm and trolleys cannot enter, so leave them elsewhere before your visit.
What bag size is allowed at St. Mark's Basilica?
Backpacks and/or luggage larger than 40x30x20 cm are not allowed; trolleys are never allowed.