See Venice from every angle on this perfectly planned combo tour. Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica, famous for its golden mosaics, and the Doge’s Palace, once the center of Venetian power. Then glide down the Grand Canal on a classic gondola ride before pausing for lunch of your choice. In the afternoon, a sleek private boat whisks you to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making demonstrations. With insider access, pre-reserved tickets and a local guide, this is Venice done right.
What's included
Explore Venice from every angle
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed-entry ticket for St. Mark’s Basilica
Timed-entry ticket for the Doge’s Palace
Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica & the Doge’s Palace
30-minute shared gondola ride
Private boat ride to Murano & Burano
Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
Free time to explore both islands
Guide tips
Lunch
Private gondola
Itinerary
Meet your guide at St. Mark's Square
Your day begins in St. Mark's Square, Venice’s centrally located and most iconic piazza. While your guide sets the stage for the day ahead, you’ll have time to take in the grand sight of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace towering nearby.
Enter St. Mark's Basilica
Thanks to skip-the-line tickets, you’ll soon find yourself in one of Europe’s most dazzling churches. Learn how relics, art, and politics shaped this Byzantine masterpiece, and don’t forget to look up—the golden mosaic ceiling alone tells centuries of stories!
Take a guided tour of the Doge's Palace
Next, pre-reserved tickets get you straight through the security line and into the Doge’s Palace, once home to Venice’s rulers and the seat of its government. Climb the Golden Staircase, cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, and follow your guide through grand halls filled with Renaissance art.
Relax on a sightseeing gondola ride
After exploring on foot, hop into a gondola for a serene 30-minute ride through Venice’s canals. It’s a chance to see the city from the water, passing under historic bridges and alongside centuries-old buildings in true Venetian style.
Take a lunch break
After your gondola ride, you’ll have a bit of free time near St. Mark’s Square to enjoy a lunch of your choice. Feel free to ask your guide for a quick local recommendation in the area.
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Ryan S.
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August 07, 2026
Venice in a Day Trip
Tony C.
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July 25, 2026
First half of Venice it a day was great!!! Very easy to locate guide and extremely organized getting started. Grace was very knowledgeable and a fun guide walking through the Duke's Palace and the Bascillica. Highly recommended tour!!!
Great Way to See Venice in a Day
KEITH S.
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July 24, 2026
We did the combo tour and it was worth every penny. We had only 2 days in Venice and was definitely an easy, efficient, and wonderful way to maximize our exposure. Loved Burano for its charm, and the Murano glass was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!
Ulitmate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano
Michele T.
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July 09, 2026
This was a great day in Venice. I wish we had more time in Burano
Amazing Experience in Venice
Megan M.
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June 15, 2026
Our tour guide, Rita, was absolutely amazing on our tour of St. Marks Basilica and the Doge’s Palace! She was so knowledgeable and passionate about the area. It really made it so much more memorable. We had a great experience! The whole tour was very well organized.
Derek S.
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June 05, 2026
Excellent tours for a day in Venice
Rosana J.
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May 30, 2026
The tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly and very experienced, and the chosen sites and highlights were everything we wanted.
Brianna P.
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May 23, 2026
Roberta was fantastic!
Laura R.
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May 20, 2026
The tour for doge palace and st marks was fantastic! Roberta was very knowledgeable and obviously loved what she does. She gave us so much insight! The murano/burano portion was ok. The tour guide was just ok. The glass demonstration was fantastic. Burano is cute little island
Well coordinated and well communicated tour!
Sarah E.
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May 18, 2026
Blair H.
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May 12, 2026
Venice in a Day
Becky D.
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May 07, 2026
We had one full day in Venice and needed to make the most of it. Our two guides we had were excellent. In the morning we toured Doge Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Her knowledge of the art and history of both places was extensive and really helped us understand what we were seeing. The gondola ride was a great experience, even if it was in the rain! In the afternoon we visited Murano and Burano. Learning about the skilled crafts people producing glass and lace was interesting. We had time to explore both islands as well. The private, wooden water taxi we took was beautiful as well. Would highly recommend.
Venice in a Day
LEE J.
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May 05, 2026
Wow what a full day. Be ready to walk, and enjoy so much that Venice has to offer. This tour takes
Wonderful experience!
Cynthia F.
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April 09, 2026
We had a great time!
The St. Mark's Basilica and Doges Palace tours were wonderful.
Cynthia L.
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February 22, 2026
Kevin G.
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February 08, 2026
Wonderful day in Venice!
Peter J.
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January 22, 2026
We had an excellent day in Venice! Filippo, ur tour guide for the Doge's palace and St. Mark's Basilica, was great. Very knowledgeable. Only thing we would have changed is the cold weather. 😅 The gondola ride was amazing: life goal achieved! And the trips out to the islands were great fun too. I only wish I was rich enough to afford some of the Murano glass art!
Wonderful day in Venice!
Peter J.
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January 22, 2026
We had an excellent day in Venice! Filippo, ur tour guide for the Doge's palace and St. Mark's Basilica, was great. Very knowledgeable. Only thing we would have changed is the cold weather. 😅 The gondola ride was amazing: life goal achieved! And the trips out to the islands were great fun too. I only wish I was rich enough to afford some of the Murano glass art!
Great Tour, Bad Weather — Fantastic Service!
Angela A.
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January 02, 2026
The overall plan and itinerary were excellent, and it was clear a lot of care went into organizing the tour. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, so I wasn’t able to participate in more than half of the planned activities. This was completely beyond the control of the tour guide or the company. The tour company provided a timely reimbursement for the portions I couldn’t fully take part in, and their customer service was excellent—quick, professional, and kind. I’ve taken other tours with this same company before, and they were absolutely fantastic. I’d definitely book with them again!
Mary M.
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November 08, 2025
Great Tour!!!
Joseph H.
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November 01, 2025
This tour allows you to see main attractions in one day. Our morning guide G, and afternoon guide Alexandria, were great! Really good value for price. Private boat is convenient to Murano & Burano. Gondola was fun! We recommend.
Billy W.
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October 30, 2025
Michelle J.
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October 30, 2025
Sidney C.
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October 21, 2025
A Fun Boat Ride to the Islands
Donna B.
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October 20, 2025
Flavia was an excellent tour guide. She had a great sense of humor and had a lot of knowledge about Murano and Burano. We enjoyed our time with her and visiting the Islands. Burano was our favorite. Lots to see and experience and would love to go back and spend more time there.
