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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!
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
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.
774 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
P5228QIkrishnas,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Gaia was very informative and made the trip super interesting to learn! She recommended the cookies in burano island and they were delicious! Definitely recommend
Adrina D,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very educational and informative tour guide, Filipe! Thoughtful and very detailed explanation of the paintings, mosaics, history, and more!








Christine T,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
A wonderful full day trip! Philip was very knowledgeable during our tour of St. Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace. The 30 minute gondola ride was excellent and truly memorable Venice experience. We also visited the islands of Murano and Burano with Silvia, who was kind and fantastic guide.
marycE4352SW,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sylvia was awesome! Very knowledgeable and entertaining.
V1505TLjackf,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Filipo was very knowledgeable and a great guide! I would recommend this tour to anyone!
JRShick,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Alessai was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Spoke good English.


James W,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
You see everything you want to see in one day with the best guides. The islands exceeded my expectations. St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace were spectacular and the gondola ride was everything we hoped for.
Sandra B,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Elaina was full off amazing information! So enjoyable!
Danelle R,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
Both tour guides were exceptional sharing so much knowledge but it was not overwhelming. Can’t pick which part of the tour was better it was all well organised.
Shelly M,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Excellent experience!! Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a long day but we enjoyed it very much!!
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