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St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 To Expect

1

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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

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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

4.57

774 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Burano and Murano trip

    P5228QIkrishnas,Mar 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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

  • Would definitely book with this specific tour guide again I wish he had done all our tours in Italy!

    Adrina D,Mar 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very educational and informative tour guide, Filipe! Thoughtful and very detailed explanation of the paintings, mosaics, history, and more!

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  • A wonderful full day...

    Christine T,Mar 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Venice 2026

    marycE4352SW,Mar 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Sylvia was awesome! Very knowledgeable and entertaining.

  • Doge’s Palace and St. Marks Basilica Tour

    V1505TLjackf,Mar 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Filipo was very knowledgeable and a great guide! I would recommend this tour to anyone!

  • Our Venetian holiday

    JRShick,Mar 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Alessai was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Spoke good English.

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  • Best tour

    James W,Mar 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • St. Marks

    Sandra B,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Elaina was full off amazing information! So enjoyable!

  • Venice sights in a day

    Danelle R,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Excellent experience!!...

    Shelly M,Mar 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Excellent experience!! Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a long day but we enjoyed it very much!!

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