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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
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.
Lace making demonstration in Burano
Free time for Lunch (at own expense)
Glass Blowing Demonstration
Professional, English Speaking Guide
30 Minute Gondola Ride
Timed-entry ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (€12)
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
Skip-the-Line Entry and Guided tour of St Marks Basilica
Food and drinks
Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
911 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jody P,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great excursion! Burano and Murano was amazing! Doges Palace was great a bit long and the Bascilia could’ve been a bit longer.
Wilson H,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
If you are unfortunate to take this tour on the day of a nationwide transportation strike hopefully you will know enough in advance to plan for an alternative means of getting to the starting point of the tour. You will not get any alert or assistance from the tour people. Our hotel was 2 miles from that point and since the water taxis were on strike we decided against walking 2 miles to take an all day walking tour only to have to walk the 2 miles back at the end of the tour.
Charlene P,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
Rita T. is a very knowledgeable tour guide. She was by far the best guide we have had in a while. She goes out of her way to make sure all participants are comfortable and their needs met (bathroom breaks, seating, elevator rides instead of stairs for those with walking difficulties).
Paradise24373456187,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our entire day trip from our tour guide Ciara in Doge’s Palace to St Mark’s and with Alice Zardo to Murano and Burano was excellent. The contents of this trip blended well , summed up the need to see and to know of Venice , both tour guides were wonderful , answered our questions / the gondola ride gave us a relaxing connector from busy listening of history and appreciating handcrafts available in the 2 islands . Hands down to the ladies who put hours of hard labor to pretty laces. Must do if you visit Venice!! Highly recommended !



Patti F,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
The whole day is very long but we knew that ahead of time. Our tour guides were both very good. The Saint Mark's and Doge's Palace tours were excellent! Very informative with enough time to see everything. The afternoon tour was good also. It was unfortunately extremely hot the day of our tour.
S3378RAcindym,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience with francesca as our tour guide of murano , italy
Maria C,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Murano, and Burano — topped off with a gondola ride through the canals of Venice — was truly an unforgettable experience! The history and beauty of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace were absolutely fascinating, and our guide brought the stories of Venice to life with so much knowledge and enthusiasm. Visiting Murano and watching the famous glass-blowing demonstrations was incredible, while colorful Burano felt like walking through a painting with its vibrant homes and charming atmosphere. The gondola ride was the perfect ending to a magical day, allowing us to relax and take in the beauty of Venice from the water. Every part of the tour was well organized, enjoyable, and filled with unforgettable sights and memories. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Venice!
Freedom14893753915,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rita Tostello was an amazing tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and truly knows her stuff. We learned so much history during the tour and will certainly recommend her to others!



denismO6276SI,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We started the tour with a visit to Doge’s Palace and Basilica di San Marco which were both spectacular and the guided tour was very informative, ending the morning with a very nice gondola ride. The second part of our tour was a boat ride to Murano where we had a tour of their beautiful glass factory and very impressive show room, moving to Burano to visit their quaint little island with beautiful little stores and restaurants, we had a great day and would highly recommend this tour especially if you want to take see as much as you can in a short visit. Shout out to our guide Flavia who was amazing and full of local knowledge
Erin,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
This is an extremely full day. We were traveling with Kids. In order to fit luncheon we had to really rush. It was a particularly hot day and there was only one bathroom break. No water is available so on. It would’ve been nice if maybe there were waters on the boat or a place to grab a light snack for the children

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