St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Murano and Burano Islands with Gondola Ride
by The Tour Guy
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$418Overview
This full-day bus and walking tour lasts about nine and a half hours and covers Venice’s key historic sites along with visits to Murano and Burano islands. The tour begins with skip-the-line access to St Mark’s Basilica, allowing guests to avoid long queues and enter directly. Visitors spend roughly half an hour inside the basilica, except between November and March when skip-the-line is unavailable due to short lines. Next, the group tours Doge’s Palace for about an hour and a half. The guide explains the political system of the Venetian Republic and the justice system, showing the Grand Staircase, Bridge of Sighs, Venetian art, and former prison cells. After the palace, participants enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s canals with a gondolier, sharing the boat with up to four other people. Following the gondola ride, there is a one-hour break for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, the tour continues with a trip by boat to Murano Island to watch a glass blowing demonstration lasting about one hour and 45 minutes. Finally, the group visits Burano Island for about the same length of time, where guests can see a lace making demonstration and stroll through the island’s colorful streets. Included in the price is round-trip transport to Murano and Burano (if selected), the guided tours, skip-the-line entry to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace (if selected), the gondola ride (if selected), and a professional English-speaking guide throughout. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica di San Marco
Guests receive skip-the-line tickets to enter St Mark’s Basilica without waiting in line. From November to March, skip-the-line is not available as lines are typically short during these months. Visitors spend approximately 30 minutes inside the basilica.
30 min
Palazzo Ducale
The tour continues with a 90-minute guided visit of Doge’s Palace. The guide explains the government and justice systems of the Venetian Republic, showing the Grand Staircase, Bridge of Sighs, and significant Venetian artworks. Visitors also see the former prison cells used during the Republic’s era.
90 min
Venice
After the palace, guests board a gondola for a 30-minute ride through Venice’s canals. Up to five people share the gondola, which is steered by a gondolier, known locally as the rowing master.
30 min
Venice
Following the gondola ride, the group has about one hour of free time for lunch on their own before meeting the guide again for the afternoon portion of the tour.
60 min
Isola di Murano
The tour then travels to Murano Island for about one hour and 45 minutes. Here, guests watch a glass blowing demonstration and learn about the traditional Venetian craft.
105 min
Burano
The final stop is Burano Island, where guests spend roughly one hour and 45 minutes walking its colorful streets and attending a lace making workshop featuring a live demonstration by local artisans.
105 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
End point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Murano and Burano Islands with Gondola Ride
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$418Overview
This full-day bus and walking tour lasts about nine and a half hours and covers Venice’s key historic sites along with visits to Murano and Burano islands. The tour begins with skip-the-line access to St Mark’s Basilica, allowing guests to avoid long queues and enter directly. Visitors spend roughly half an hour inside the basilica, except between November and March when skip-the-line is unavailable due to short lines. Next, the group tours Doge’s Palace for about an hour and a half. The guide explains the political system of the Venetian Republic and the justice system, showing the Grand Staircase, Bridge of Sighs, Venetian art, and former prison cells. After the palace, participants enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s canals with a gondolier, sharing the boat with up to four other people. Following the gondola ride, there is a one-hour break for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, the tour continues with a trip by boat to Murano Island to watch a glass blowing demonstration lasting about one hour and 45 minutes. Finally, the group visits Burano Island for about the same length of time, where guests can see a lace making demonstration and stroll through the island’s colorful streets. Included in the price is round-trip transport to Murano and Burano (if selected), the guided tours, skip-the-line entry to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace (if selected), the gondola ride (if selected), and a professional English-speaking guide throughout. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica di San Marco
Guests receive skip-the-line tickets to enter St Mark’s Basilica without waiting in line. From November to March, skip-the-line is not available as lines are typically short during these months. Visitors spend approximately 30 minutes inside the basilica.
30 min
Palazzo Ducale
The tour continues with a 90-minute guided visit of Doge’s Palace. The guide explains the government and justice systems of the Venetian Republic, showing the Grand Staircase, Bridge of Sighs, and significant Venetian artworks. Visitors also see the former prison cells used during the Republic’s era.
90 min
Venice
After the palace, guests board a gondola for a 30-minute ride through Venice’s canals. Up to five people share the gondola, which is steered by a gondolier, known locally as the rowing master.
30 min
Venice
Following the gondola ride, the group has about one hour of free time for lunch on their own before meeting the guide again for the afternoon portion of the tour.
60 min
Isola di Murano
The tour then travels to Murano Island for about one hour and 45 minutes. Here, guests watch a glass blowing demonstration and learn about the traditional Venetian craft.
105 min
Burano
The final stop is Burano Island, where guests spend roughly one hour and 45 minutes walking its colorful streets and attending a lace making workshop featuring a live demonstration by local artisans.
105 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
End point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.