St. Mark's Basilica: bag policy & entry rules
Venice, Italy · basilica · last checked 2026-06-14
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.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at St. Mark's Basilica?
No cloakroom inside; a free luggage deposit is located in Piazzetta dei Leoncini, a few metres from the Basilica.
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.
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a nearby luggage storage (from ~€5/day).
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| 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.