Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour
4,8 (4931)5hVenice, Italy
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St. Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano
4.6(1067 reviews)Venice, Italy
9h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This full-day tour in Venice includes visits to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, featuring guided tours with timed-entry tickets. The itinerary covers significant sites such as the Golden Staircase and the Bridge of Sighs. Participants will take a shared gondola ride and have a lunch break near St. Mark’s Square. In the afternoon, a private boat will take the group to Murano and Burano, where they can observe glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations. The tour is suitable for those interested in Venetian history and culture, but may not be ideal for travelers seeking a more leisurely pace. It is recommended to arrive promptly for the scheduled times, as the tour follows a structured timetable.
Itinerary
1
Basilica di San Marco
Enter St. Mark’s Basilica with a timed-entry ticket and follow your guide inside one of Venice’s most important churches. See golden mosaics and learn how relics, art, and politics shaped this Byzantine landmark.
2
Palazzo Ducale
Continue into the Doge’s Palace with a timed-entry ticket and guided tour. Walk through grand halls filled with Renaissance art, climb the Golden Staircase, and cross the Bridge of Sighs as your guide explains Venice’s former seat of political power.
3
Venice
Next, board a shared gondola for a 30-minute sightseeing ride through Venice’s canals. Pass under historic bridges and along centuries-old buildings while a professional gondolier operates the boat.
4
Venice
Then, enjoy a quick lunch break near St. Mark’s Square. Lunch is at your own expense, and your guide can offer a local recommendation in the area.
5
Isola di Murano
Meet your afternoon tour leader and board a private boat reserved for the group. Cross the Venetian Lagoon toward Murano, with views of the Venice skyline as the city drifts behind you. Arrive on Murano, an island known for its glassmaking heritage. Visit a working studio for a glassblowing demonstration, then enjoy free time to shop for Murano glass or walk through town before your next stop.
6
Burano
Continue by boat to Burano, known for painted houses and lacemaking traditions. Watch a lacemaking demonstration with local artisans, then enjoy free time for photos and exploring the island streets. Ride the private boat back to Venice as your full-day tour winds down. The tour ends near St. Mark’s Square, about two blocks from the Doge’s Palace, at the same place where the Murano and Burano boat departs.
What's included / not included
Free time to explore both islandsTimed-entry ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica (€12)Glassblowing demonstration in MuranoExpert English-speaking guideLacemaking demonstration in Burano30-minute shared gondola rideFree time for lunchRound-trip private boat to Murano and BuranoTimed-entry ticket and guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
LunchGuide tips
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not allowed inside.
- A valid government-issued ID is required for entrance to St. Mark's Basilica. The name on your ticket (entered at check-out) must match the name on your ID, or you may be refused entry.
- 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)
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