Guided Tours

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

Duration

3 hrs - 9 hrs 30 mins

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Guided tour

Transfers available

4.6/5(75)

Maria A

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

It's our first time in Venice and this tour helped with the further appreciation of the place, what with the historical commentaries of both the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Lucia, our tour guide, is very good, I would say. Her bluntless and funny remarks makes it more fun and enjoyable! The gondola ride is good for a first timer, although I was expecting the singing portiom, but I guess that needs to be booked differently eh. Our guide Jerome (can't remember his Venetian name), was also very good. I guess tour guides in Venice are better than some of the other Italian guides and we had a few tours! Thank you - we're definitely coming back !

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.

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Julio W
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Historical knowledge of the tour personnel with a clever twist to the stories.👍
Maria A
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
It's our first time in Venice and this tour helped with the further appreciation of the place, what with the historical commentaries of both the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Lucia, our tour guide, is very good, I would say. Her bluntless and funny remarks makes it more fun and enjoyable! The gondola ride is good for a first timer, although I was expecting the singing portiom, but I guess that needs to be booked differently eh. Our guide Jerome (can't remember his Venetian name), was also very good. I guess tour guides in Venice are better than some of the other Italian guides and we had a few tours! Thank you - we're definitely coming back !
Emily K
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
This was the best money we could have spent during our time in Venice! We loved every part of it. Our 2 tour guides were spectacular: Philipe and Alexia. Both so informative, easy to understand (English speaking) warm and skilled! We would do this again in a heartbeat!
Sachin T
Family
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Very well arranged tour. We were guided by Gaia and Marco from tour guy and they were fantastic. Would highly recommend for anyone.
Yoshimoto I
Solo
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Every tour guides are professional and very kind, strongly recommend this one for any kind of Venice beginner.

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.

What to bring

Valid ID

Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

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

Accessibility

St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

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.

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.