Discover Venice's best in a day; skip lines at iconic sites, enjoy a gondola ride, and explore optional craft demos at Murano & Burano Islands!
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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
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Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day! Opt for the full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
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Fun Fact: Venice is stunningly archipelagic! It's made up of 118 small islands, connected by over 400 bridges. Each step you take could be onto another island!
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Full/half-day tour of Venice (as per option selected)
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Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
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Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
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Expert English-speaking guide
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30-minute shared gondola ride
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Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (optional)
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Glass-blowing demonstration (optional)
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Lace-making demonstration (optional)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, France, Portugal and over 27 countries have loved this experience
Vasileios
Sep, 2024
We had the chance to See many venues and sightseeing. In my opinion the islands need some more time to discover them adequately
Cheryl
Mar, 2025
We had a ton of trouble finding the office to meet our guide. Google maps wasn't working well and we just kept going in circles around St Mark's Square. We asked military, regular police, and other shop owners for help but ended up finding the office 30 minutes after our tour departed for the Basilica. Thankfully, we were able to catch up to our party in the Basilica. For whatever reason, when going through the Doge Palace, those of us who were going on the gondola ride, had to leave the group and return on our own later to see the rest of the tour. The timing seemed to be too tight. The guide was great, but the timing was just off for the whole day. When we went on the gondola, the gondolier spent the whole time yelling at the other gondoliers and joking with them. It was like a bad Disneyland ride. We were one gondola after another just making a circle back to the meeting point. I think the only thing that was pointed out to us was where Mozart had stayed.
Monique
Dec, 2024
Phillipe and CC were amazing. They have so much knowledge and really knew how to make it interesting. Such an amazing tour , really captures all the great aspects of Venice. Loved the glass making factory and the demonstration was amazing. Highly recommend this tour. From start to finish.
Coco
Oct, 2024
The well-organized tour allows you to visit the main attractions of Venice in one day. Very knowledgeable tour guides. Recommended!View original review in Italian
Chai
Sep, 2024
Everything was well timed and explained well by our guide. No complaints. Perfect. Don't hesitate to get this tour when in Venice!
Discover Venice's charms
Immerse yourself in the splendor of Venice with this all-encompassing day tour. Your day begins in the company of an English-speaking guide at St. Mark's Basilica, an architectural marvel adorned with 8,000 sqm of luminous gold mosaics. Skip the line and step into its hallowed halls, where you'll be awed by the Pala d'Oro, a Byzantine altarpiece studded with 1,900 gems. Don't miss the Quadriga of St. Marks, a set of Roman bronze statues so precious they were looted during the Fourth Crusade! Next, continue to the Gothic-style Doge's Palace, once the political and judicial hub of Venice. Cross the infamous 'Bridge of Sighs' and imagine the sighs of prisoners catching their last glimpse of the city.
After admiring Venice’s architectural gems, relish a serene gondola ride through the city’s charming canals.
Experience true craftsmanship
Post this quintessential Venetian experience, you can choose to extend your adventure and visit the world-renowned islands of Murano and Burano. Witness the magical transformation of molten glass into intricate forms during a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano, known for this ancient artistry since the 13th century. Later, travel to Burano, a kaleidoscope of brightly colored fishermen's houses. Here, absorb the intricate craft of lace-making, passed from generation to generation. This tour, limited to a small group, ensures an intimate and personalized Venetian journey.
Itinerary
Half-day tour
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St Marks Basilica
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Doge's Palace
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30-minute gondola ride
Full-day tour
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St Marks Basilica
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Doge's Palace
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30-minute gondola ride
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Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
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Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island
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What to bring
- Wear walking shoes and bring along your water bottle. Sunscreen is also recommended in the summer.
What's not allowed
St. Mark's Basilica
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Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
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Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the basilica.
Doge's Palace
- Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
Accessibility
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St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Additional information
Venice Gondola Ride
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Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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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.
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