Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s, Doge’s, Gondola and Murano & Burano
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Combine the best of Venice in one unforgettable day with iconic landmarks, unique cultural experiences, and time on the water. Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, glide through the canals on a traditional gondola ride, and explore the charming islands of Murano and Burano. Watch master artisans at work, stroll colorful streets, and enjoy a scenic cruise across the Venetian Lagoon. With a small group and expert guide, this seamless experience is the perfect way to see Venice’s highlights in a single day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit both Murano and Burano with live artisan demonstrations (glassblowing & lace-making)
- Scenic boat journey across the Venetian Lagoon with round-trip transport included
- Includes a shared gondola ride, an essential Venetian experience
- Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, saving valuable time
- Led by an expert English-speaking guide, with seamless organization throughout the day
- Small group format (max 25 guests) for a more personal experience
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Skip the line and explore the former political heart of Venice, including its grand halls and chambers.
Enter the iconic basilica to admire its golden mosaics and learn about its history and significance.
Enjoy a traditional shared gondola ride through Venice’s canals.
After free time at your leisure for lunch (1h30), travel by boat across the lagoon to reach your first stop, Murano.
In Burano, see a lace-making demonstration and explore the colorful streets at your own pace.
Relax and enjoy scenic views as you cruise through the lagoon.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet City Wonders Meeting Point at Venice City Tour Office, Calle della Rasse 4536 in Venice. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- City Wonders Ltd
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to St. Mark's Basilica security regulations, a PASSPORT OR VALID ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry.
- The gondola ride is shared with other guests
- Please note that entry to St. Mark’s Basilica is subject to a strict dress code. Guests must ensure that their shoulders and knees are covered. Visitors who do not comply with these requirements may be refused entry.
- Please notice that in Doge's Palace Suitcases, trolleys and any bulky luggage are not permitted (any luggage whose sum of the three sides exceeds 1 linear meter, including handles, wheels and external pockets). Smaller but still bulky bags and backpacks, umbrellas and any other objects which, in the opinion of the security personnel, cannot be introduced into the exhibition areas, must be left in the cloakroom.
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 197 day trips we list in Venice.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 197.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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