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‘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
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.
Doge's Palace
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.
Options
St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride
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.
Reviews
716 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gondole et soupires !
Corentine O,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You have to go to the agency before accessing the gondolas. Once you get there, you'll have informations on the gondolas, they will make groupes and then let's go ! The weather was nice, so it was good to take the pictures.
Well worth it! Seen so...
DawnWadtke,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth it! Seen so much & the guides were great, extremely knowledgeable and also entertaining. So glad that we did this.
Absolutely book this tour!
Haylee B,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this tour! The guides were the nicest people we’ve met in Italy thus far! So attentive with so much knowledge! They really make sure you have the best time! We did the morning and afternoon tour!
Venice in a day.
Esperanza E,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This one-day tour of Venice highlights led by experienced and knowledgeable tour guides was just what we wanted on a quick trip through Venice.
Very informative great...
Michele R,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative great guides highly recommended Marco was very good and entertaining as our tour guide
Loved it.
CHRISTINA L,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved it. Included the bridge of sighs. Plenty of time for a sit down lunch break. Worth the cost for a full day of highlights. Both tour guides were excellent.
Best way to see Venice in one day!!
Moliah H,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked both the morning and afternoon tours and while exhausting it was worth every cent since we had only one day in Venice!!!! If we had more time we would have done it differently with more time to spend on Burano and Murani. We also had the best guide in Roberta!! Her knowledge and story telling skills were superb!!!!!
Great experience
Heather3190,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barbara was very knowledgeable during the morning at the Doges Palace and St Marc’s cathedral. Nikole was also for the 2nd half to Murano and Burano. Definitely recommend this for a full day tour!
Fantastic Tour
Echo F,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience. We went through Murano and Burano and then had the second portion of our tour where we got to see Doge's palace and St. Marks. All of it was worth the admission and the guides were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly!
Venice for a day
Eric C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you only have one or two days in Venice, this tour provides a nice variety of experiences. Lara was a great guide and was very informative and interactive.
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