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Discover Venice from the waterfront during a 30-minute gondola ride Enjoy a Guided Visit of the Doges Palace Enjoy our private water taxi, transferring you to Murano and Burano in style Visit the highlights of Venice alongside an expert guide like St Marks Square Skip the lines into the St Marks Basilica and uncover the history of this famous landmark Marvel at the famous Bridge of Sighs Let our guide whisk you away to the charming islands of Murano and Burano Witness a Glassblowing Demonstration Witness traditional lace making Wander past the colorful houses, creating the backdrop for Instagram worthy snapshots!
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Doge’s Palace & St.Mark’s Basilica: Guided Tour + Burano & Murano Tour + Gondola

Explore Venice's gems in a single day, led by an expert guide

Duration: 9h
Max group size: 20
Live guide: English
Registered address: via di ripetta 142, 00150, Rome, IT
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Skip the line ticket to Doge's Palace
Skip the line ticket to the St.Mark's Basilica
Access to the ground floor of Basilica
Guided tour of Doge’s Palace & St.Mark’s Basilica
30-minute shared gondola ride
Boat tour to Murano and Burano islands
Glassblowing demonstration in Murano Glass Factory
Venice walking tour
Headset to hear the guide
Entrance to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Food and beverages
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Duration: 9.0 hours
  • 08:45 - Meeting Point
    Meeting point: Piazzetta San Marco Get directions

    Meet your guide between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco and San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal.

  • 09:00 - Guided Tour
    • 45 mins
    • • Guided
    • • Admission ticket included

    Guided Tour of St Marks Basilica

  • 09:45 - Guided Tour
    • 120 mins
    • • Guided
    • • Admission ticket included

    Guided Tour of Doge's Palace

  • 11:45 - Walk to the gondola
    • 15 mins
    • • Guided

    Short walk to the gondola

  • 12:00 - Shared Gondola Ride
    • 30 mins
    • • Admission ticket included

    Explore Venice from a gondola

  • 12:30 - Lunch Break
    • 60 mins

    Lunch own expense of the customer (not included in the tour price)

  • 13:30 - Boat Ride to Murano
    • 40 mins
    • • Guided
    • • Admission ticket included

    Boat Ride to Murano with a guide and a skipper

  • 14:10 - Glass Blowing Demo
    • 20 mins
    • • Guided
    • • Admission ticket included

    Watch a glass blowing demo with a guide and a local craftsman

  • 14:30 - Free Time in Murano
    • 40 mins

    Free time to shop or see Murano at own leisure

  • 15:10 - Boat Ride to Burano
    • 30 mins
    • • Guided
    • • Admission ticket included

    Boat Ride to Burano with a guide and a skipper

  • 15:40 - Guided Walk of Burano and Lace Making Demo
    • 60 mins
    • • Guided
    • • Admission ticket included

    Learn about lace in Burano with a guide and a local craftsman

  • 16:40 - Boat Ride back to Venice
    Drop off point: Piazzetta San Marco Get directions

    Return to Venice by boat IMPORTANT: Please note that on occasion the tour can run reverse, visiting Murano and Burano before the St. Marks Basilica and Doges Palace and Gondola Ride.

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Join a local guide for an enriching tour through Venice. This tour includes skipping lines at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, a gondola ride, and visits to Murano and Burano.

Meet your guide at the designated spot, skip the queues, and explore St. Mark's Basilica. Then, visit the Doge’s Palace, a symbol of Venetian power. Next, enjoy a gondola ride through Venice's canals with a Venetian gondolier.

After lunch (not included), take a private water taxi to Murano to see glassblowing and admire Murano glass pieces. Then, visit Burano to see its colorful houses and a live lacemaking demonstration. The expedition concludes with a return to Venice with memories of Venetian culture and history.

On specific dates, visitors to Venice must pay a €5 access fee. For details, including exemptions and applicable dates, visit.
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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