St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Want to explore the best of Venice with limited time on your hands? This tour combines some of the city's most Prestigeous sites in a one-day itinerary! Enjoy skip the line access into the St Marks Church, marvel the hallways of the Doges Palace and explore the city from the waterfront during your gondola ride - accompanied by one of our Gondoliers!
After some leisure time for lunch our tour embarks on an adventure to explore the world renown islands of Murano and Burano. Our guide will whisk you through the islands most charming streets on your way to witness the age-old craft of Lace making and Glass Blowing. This tour is the perfect combo of Venetian History, Local Craftmanship and Sightseeing!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not allowed inside.
All guests must supply their full name and date of birth that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica. Name changes are not permitted.
Please note that depending on the start time the itinerary order can vary.
This tour consists of two parts and includes free time for lunch (at your own expense)
The remainder of the itinerary is spent walking from one place to the next alongside the guide and travelling to the next site
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Basilica di San Marco
We provide the skip the line tickets, so walk right past the long queue and go right on inside. During November through March, St. Mark’s Basilica does not offer skip the line entry because lines are generally non-existent.
Palazzo Ducale
As you explore the Doge’s Palace, you’ll hear about the wild ways of the Venetian Republic under the rule of elected magistrates. This tour not only showcases the interior of this ornate palace, but also goes in depth about the crime and legal system that was once in place in the city of Venice. Admire classic works of Venetian art and visit Doge’s Palace’s main sights, such as the Grand Staircase and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll even get to see some of the prison cells that were functional during the time of the Venetian Republic.
What‘s Included
Free time for Lunch (at own expense)
Glass Blowing Demonstration
Professional, English Speaking Guide
30 Minute Gondola Ride
Small-group size, maximum 20 participants
Some Free Time to Explore Burano Island
Round Trip Transportation to/from Murano & Burano Island
Skip-the-line Entry and Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
Access to St. Mark's Basilica (valued at €12 per person)
Skip-the-Line Entry and Guided tour of St Marks Basilica
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
Murano & Burano ONLY
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Half-Day Tour: Easily visit these colorful Venetian islands by boat and see traditional glassblowing and lacemaking.
Exclusions:: St Mark's and Doge's Palace with Gondola Ride are EXCLUDED.
St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride
Reviews
753 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Tour
Kevin K,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fantastic. The tour guides were vey knowledgeable, friendly, and made every effort to ensure the experience was great. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the main sights in Venice in one day.
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sabrinabF8672RI,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We greatly liked this experience our guide was exceptional we don't speak English and understand it even less she took the time to talk to us in French it was great not to feel apart Grazie thousand to her
A Beautiful and Memorable Day in Venice
GuoRui S,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well-arranged day trip covering all the key highlights of Venice. Our guides, Philip and Sivia, were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the journey. We truly enjoyed the entire trip. The explanations and sharing sessions at Doge’s Palace, Murano, and Burano were very detailed and engaging. Venice is a lovely and beautiful place, this tour made the experience even more special.
A scam, don't buy
Francisco J,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00A scam. I hired San Marcos, ducal palace, Murano, Burano and gondola ride and despite having confirmation and everything was only Murano and Burano. For the rest, they didn't give me tickets. And I'm not getting paid.
Having fun
Amy D,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were so many exciting stops. The Murano stop was one of my favorite places so informative and interesting. The gondola ride was awesome and of course having a beautiful day helped. Learning about the lace factory was wonderful the ladies were so helpful they helped me find a lacey handkerchief for my future daughter in-law something blue. She loved it. I also got my mom a handmade butterfly which she adores.
Newfound appreciation
LesaMarie S,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Silvia, our tour guide, was an absolute delight. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and friendliness made us feel welcome and engaged. She had an amazing ability to share captivating stories about the history and culture for both Murano and Burano. Her infectious enthusiasm and personalized interactions made our tour feel like a unique and special experience. Whether it was a hidden gem or a popular landmark, Silvia brought each site to life with her vivid descriptions and historical photographs. As a result, we left with a newfound appreciation for the places we had explored.
A must try!
Angeline J,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience that captured Venice in a day! Has all the highlights of Venice and the guides were a great resource
This is the tour to take!
Connie L,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the tour to book! Do this tour early in your visit so you can see the main Venice highlights, and know what you’d like to go back to. Filipo was the perfect guide! He was so knowledgeable, kind, warm and friendly and answered every question clearly and patiently. He seemed genuinely happy to share his knowledge of Venice with us! Filipo’s warm vibe will make you happy to be in Venice! We had an hour for lunch before the afternoon portion of the tour and I highly recommend a little sandwich shop tucked away in one of the side streets behind St Mark’s Plaza where you can get a Select spritz for 5 euros, a perfect espresso for 1.5 euros and a delicious sandwich with meat, cheese and fresh veggies. You stand up at the counter and get to meet local people and see where they go to hang out, maybe even strike up a conversation. Then Silvia, our afternoon guide, was also warm and friendly and gave us some interesting fun facts on our way to Murano and Burano. The gondolier was also super nice and knowledgeable and happy to share his knowledge. And, the other Silvia was the perfect guide to explain the glass making process in Murano. I also really liked that there was time to explore the islands on our own before heading back. I feel lucky to have had such wonderful guides as Filipo, the gondolier whose name I forgot, and Silvia! Take this tour! It is really the best!
Wonderful and...
Robert Z,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful and knowledgeable tour of doges palace and st Marks Basilica. Gondola ride was on the bucket list and it didn’t disappoint. Wish we had more time on the islands
Good full day tour
Davis M,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! I liked how it was a whole day, and you didn’t have to plan out a whole itinerary to hit the highlights of Venice. Great tour guide too!
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