Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, Murano & Burano with Gondola Ride
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Highlights

  • Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
  • Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
  • From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.
  • Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

Your Experience

See the city’s icons by land and water, guided by an expert who makes Venice’s history and artistry easy to explore.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking guide at the entrance of St. Mark’s Basilica. Bring valid ID for ticket checks. Security screening is required before entry.

What to expect

St. Mark’s Basilica

Venice’s most famous church, dazzling with golden mosaics.

  • Admire 8,000 sqm of glittering mosaics.

  • Observe the marble floor with its ntricate geometric and animal patterns that look almost like a giant mosaic carpet.

  • Spot the ancient bronze horses of the Quadriga.

Doge’s Palace

Once the seat of Venice’s rulers and courts of justice.

  • Walk through grand council chambers.

  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs and picture the prisoners’ last view.

Gondola Ride

The classic Venetian water experience.

  • Glide through serene canals on a 30-minute gondola ride.

Upgrades

Extend to a full-day experience with island visits.

  • Murano: Watch a live glass-blowing demonstration.

  • Burano: Discover lace-making traditions and colorful fishermen’s houses.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
  • Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes
  • Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)
  • Meals

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Valid ID Comfortable walking shoes

St. Mark's Basilica Photography of any kind Pets Large bags and backpacks Doge's Palace Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner. Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience. Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.

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