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Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano
Skip the lines at St. Mark’s & the Doge’s Palace, ride a gondola, & meet artists on colorful islands
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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Sat, 09 May 2026
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