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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
Timed-entry ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (€12)
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
Skip-the-Line Entry and Guided tour of St Marks Basilica
Food and drinks
Gratuities
841 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
sheila z,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had one full day to sightsee and this was the perfect tour for it. I enjoyed the morning tour of doge and the basilica. The guide Eliza had a lot of great stories and made the tour interesting. The afternoon tour to burano and murano was Also worth the visit, if anything, just to see the artisans in action. Burano also makes for great photos. Our afternoon guide Nicole was very engaging and made the boat ride feel short.
684leannm,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Alessia was wonderful and kind. Wish there were more hours in the day to explore!
Kathleen N,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great tour, great guide! St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace are must-see sites in Venice. Both were beautiful! Our tour guide, Phillipo, was so well-informed and pleasant as he shared their history with us. The gondola ride capped off a great morning tour!
Kimberly K,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
Long day, but worth it. You see all the major sites in Venice in one day. Guides were all very good- pleasant and u formative!
gbn3960,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Elena was very knowledgeable and a great story teller!

doreenmn88,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was so much fun and informative to listen to Elena😃
Manju R,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was a great experience to see glass blowing & see the beauty of colourful glass . Both murano & burano was a great experience,
cindyhamil,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour!!! A must do in Venice. Tour guide was very informative.
Tracy C,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
Doge palace even early is very busy. A skip the line tour is a must. Phillipe was very knowledgeable. I had some trouble hearing and understanding becauae of the general ambient noise. Stick to front of the group and you should be okay. The boat trip out was great just to get out of the city on a pretty day.
M3983CDanthonye,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Claudea was amazing. She was friendly, energetic and gave us great information throughout the day.
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