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Traditional gondola ride - After exploring Venice’s romantic streets by foot, climb aboard a traditional gondola for a cruise along the city’s famous canals
St. Mark's Basilica - Step into the basilica and see for yourself why this church is nicknamed the Church of Gold
Instagram-worthy photos in Burano - The colorful homes in Burano are world famous, so find a house that matches your outfit and grab those pics!
Lacemaking in Burano - Next you'll head to Burano to see an exclusive lacemaking demonstration that the public can't watch
Murano glassblowing - See this centuries-old tradition come to life right before your eyes

St Marks, Doges Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

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9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €179 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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Overview

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!

Activity location

  • Basilica di San Marco
    • Piazza San Marco 328
    • 30124, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colonna di San Todaro
    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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St Marks, Doges Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€179.27 x 1 Adult€179.27
Total
Price is €179.27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFree time for Lunch (at own expense)
  • What's includedWhat's includedGlass Blowing Demonstration
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional, English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included30 Minute Gondola Ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall-group size, maximum 20 participants
  • What's includedWhat's includedSome Free Time to Explore Burano Island
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn Transport to/from Murano & Burano Island
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line Entry and Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-Line Entry and Guided tour of St Marks Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedLace Making Demonstration
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport 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.
  • The remainder of the itinerary is spent walking from one place to the next alongside the guide and travelling to the next site
  • 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)
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Basilica di San Marco
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Venice
  • 30m
Time to Board your Gondola! After your visit to St Marks and the Doges Palace conclude, it’s time to partake in that quintessential Venice activity. That’s right, step right up to your gondola boat! Left in the care of a trusted gondolier, enjoy the beauty of Venice from the water. Fun fact: in the Venetian dialect, “gondolier” translates into “rowing master”. Glide through the panoramic Canals in a gondola accommodating upto 5 participants.
Venice
  • 1h
As your enchanting gondola ride concludes, you'll have some free time to enjoy a delightful lunch (at your own expense) before re-joining your guide for an exciting afternoon of exploration.
Isola di Murano
  • 1h 30m
Dive into the age old craft of Glass Blowing on one of Venice's most famous islands! Accompanied by your guide you will enjoy a glass blowing demonstration learning all the ins and outs of this old Italian craft
Burano
  • 1h 30m
Make your way through Burano's cosy streets on Venice's most colourful islands - known to be a true insta-paradise. Here we head to a lace making workshop where you'll witness a lace making demonstration by locals with an impeccable eye for detail!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBasilica di San Marco
    • Piazza San Marco 328
    • 30124, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEColonna di San Todaro
    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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