St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano

This full-day Venice tour brings together the city’s greatest hits and lagoon islands in one carefully planned route. Start with timed-entry tickets and guided visits to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, where golden mosaics, grand halls, the Golden Staircase, and the Bridge of Sighs reveal the power of the Venetian Republic. Then shift from footpaths to canals with a shared gondola ride before a quick lunch break near St. Mark’s Square. In the afternoon, board a private boat to Murano and Burano, where artisan traditions take center stage through glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations. With expert guiding in the morning, a tour leader for the islands, and transport arranged between major experiences, this tour covers Venice by land, canal, and lagoon in one seamless experience.

Itinerary

What’s included

• Free time to explore both islands
• Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica (€12)
• Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
• 30-minute shared gondola ride
• Free time for lunch
• Round-trip private boat to Murano and Burano
• Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of the Doge’s Palace

Not Included

• Lunch
• Guide tips

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation 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.
• 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)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

• This tour runs in two parts. After the morning session, meet your guide at the same location for the afternoon — confirm the time with your guide or reach us at +1 888 290 5595 / [email protected]

• Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Not respecting the dress code may lead to disqualification from the tour
• Large bags, backpacks, luggage, tripods, and glass bottles cannot be brought inside. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings
• Please read the meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
• Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well
• On specific dates, most day visitors to Venice will need to pay a €5 access fee. For details, including exemptions and applicable dates, visit: https://cda.ve.it

Age Policy

Child: 0–5 years · Youth: 6–14 years · Adult: 15–99 years