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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.
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
Lace Making Demonstration
Food and drinks
Gratuities
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.
592 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rui F,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
Great tour guides for the St Marks and Doges Palace, with loads of information. Very peaceful gondola ride through the less crowded Venica waterways. And in the end a quite exciting boat trip to the islands of Murano and Burano.
thomas z,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
The first half was fine but the second half was a lot of time on a boat and in the shops picked by the tour operator.
Mercedes S,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
Excellent tour with exceptional tour guides. Full day full of information and things to see. Elena was simply fantastic and I learned so much of Doges Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. One of the best tour guides I've ever had and I have traveled a lot. Franchesca was enthusiastic and very positive with a great attitude and great information. The organizers were super helpful and went out of their way to help and assist us since we were a little late in arriving. Give yourself double the time you think it's going to take for travel time.
Jordan N,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
This was a great experience of the “hits” of Venice. The glassmaking and lace were in the morning and then Doge and the Basilica were in the afternoon. The tour guides were great and very knowledgeable. The night ends with a great gondolas ride. I recommend doing the extra/included admission packages, it was well worth it!
Jayla A,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
This full day experience was so well coordinated and the perfect way to see all the Venice highlights as we only were in town for about 36 hours. Our tour lasted about 8 hours and our Oura rings say we surpassed 25k steps so just be aware it is very much walking but well worth it. Burano was our favorite part but we also could’ve watched the glass makers on Murano allllll day. The artwork especially on the ceilings in Doges Palace and the Basilica are something that words and photos will never do justice. We already can’t wait to come back and visit again!
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