St. Mark's Campanile: 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 Campanile?
What St. Mark's Campanile's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Backpacks over 40x30x20 cm cannot enter; smaller bags allowed, subject to metal-detector check (same monumental-complex regulation as the Basilica).
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Trolleys never allowed; luggage over 40x30x20 cm prohibited.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Not allowed
Consuming drinks is not permitted within the monumental complex per the access regulation.
Water bottle rules at other venues →Metal bottle Not allowed
Metallic objects not permitted inside bags; consuming drinks forbidden (monumental-complex regulation).
Metal bottle rules at other venues →Food Not allowed
Consuming food, drinks or chewing gum is not permitted in the monumental complex.
Food rules at other venues →Stroller Limited
Strollers/prams allowed on the terraces only if closed and not in use; lift gives access to the top in 30 seconds.
Stroller rules at other venues →Tripod Not allowed
Portable tripods/stands are explicitly prohibited (with drones, weapons, glues, paints) under the access regulation.
Tripod rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Photos for strictly personal use only; no professional photo/video; reproductions need written authorisation.
Camera rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
Entry of animals forbidden except guide dogs for the blind (monumental-complex regulation).
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.
- E-scooter: Not explicitly addressed; trolleys and over-size luggage are banned.
Will my bag fit?
St. Mark's Campanile'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 ... L'accesso a tutti gli spazi, tranne quelli del Campanile, e subordinato all'ingresso in Basilica. (Le presenti regole valgono per il Complesso Monumentale e per ogni area cui il biglietto dia diritto di accedere.) St. Mark's Campanile bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into St. Mark's Campanile?
Limited. Backpacks over 40x30x20 cm cannot enter; smaller bags allowed, subject to metal-detector check (same monumental-complex regulation as the Basilica).
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into St. Mark's Campanile?
Not allowed. Trolleys never allowed; luggage over 40x30x20 cm prohibited.
Can I bring a water bottle into St. Mark's Campanile?
Not allowed. Consuming drinks is not permitted within the monumental complex per the access regulation.
Can I bring food into St. Mark's Campanile?
Not allowed. Consuming food, drinks or chewing gum is not permitted in the monumental complex.
Can I bring a stroller into St. Mark's Campanile?
Limited. Strollers/prams allowed on the terraces only if closed and not in use; lift gives access to the top in 30 seconds.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at St. Mark's Campanile?
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 Campanile?
Backpacks and/or luggage larger than 40x30x20 cm are not allowed; trolleys are never allowed (Complesso Monumentale access regulation).