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!
Highlights
Highlights
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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!
Inclusions
Inclusions
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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)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
Reviews
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Your experience
Your experience
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
Know before you go
Know before you go
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.
My tickets
My tickets
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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.