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Venice Highlights: Gondola, Murano & Burano
4.6
811 Ratings
Venezia
Experience the best of Venice in one day! Explore iconic sights like St Marks Church and Doges Palace, take a gondola ride, and visit the artisan crafts of Murano and Burano.
Experience the best of Venice in one day! Explore iconic sights like St Marks Church and Doges Palace, take a gondola ride, and visit the artisan crafts of Murano and Burano.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica di San Marco - Skip the line with our tickets and head straight inside, bypassing the long queues. From November to March, St. Mark’s Basilica does not offer skip-the-line entry as lines are typically short.
- Doge’s Palace - Discover the intriguing history of the Venetian Republic as you tour the Doge’s Palace. Learn about the city’s…
- Basilica di San Marco - Skip the line with our tickets and head straight inside, bypassing the long queues. From November to March, St. Mark’s Basilica does not offer skip-the-line entry as lines are typically short.
- Doge’s Palace - Discover the intriguing history of the Venetian Republic as you tour the Doge’s Palace. Learn about the city’s past legal and crime systems while admiring the palace’s stunning interior. Explore key attractions like the Grand Staircase and the Bridge of Sighs, and even visit some of the historic prison cells.
- Venice - It’s time to board your gondola! After visiting St. Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace, enjoy a classic Venetian experience. Step onto your gondola, guided by a skilled gondolier, and take in the breathtaking views of Venice from the water. Fun fact: in Venetian dialect, “gondolier” means “rowing master.” Glide through the scenic canals in a gondola that accommodates up to five people.
- Venice - After your magical gondola ride, enjoy some free time for a delightful lunch (at your own expense) before rejoining your guide for an exciting afternoon of exploration.
- Isola di Murano - Experience the ancient art of glass blowing on one of Venice’s renowned islands. With your guide, enjoy a demonstration that reveals the secrets of this traditional Italian craft.
- Burano - Stroll through the charming streets of Burano, one of Venice’s most colorful islands, known as a true Instagram paradise. Visit a lace-making workshop and watch a demonstration by locals who possess an exceptional eye for detail!
What's Included
- Free time for Lunch (at own expense)
- Glass Blowing Demonstration
- Professional, English Speaking Guide
- 30 Minute Gondola Ride
- Timed-entry ticket for St. Mark’s Basilica (€12)
- Small-group size, maximum 20 participants
- Some Free Time to Explore Burano Island
- Round Trip Transportation to/from Murano & Burano Island
- Skip-the-line Entry and…
- Free time for Lunch (at own expense)
- Glass Blowing Demonstration
- Professional, English Speaking Guide
- 30 Minute Gondola Ride
- Timed-entry ticket for St. Mark’s Basilica (€12)
- Small-group size, maximum 20 participants
- Some Free Time to Explore Burano Island
- Round Trip Transportation to/from Murano & Burano Island
- Skip-the-line Entry and Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
- Skip-the-Line Entry and Guided tour of St Marks Basilica
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Looking to experience the highlights of Venice with limited time? This tour offers a one-day itinerary featuring some of the city’s most prestigious sites! Enjoy priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica, admire the corridors of the Doge’s Palace, and discover the city from the water during a gondola ride with one of our skilled gondoliers!
After a…
Looking to experience the highlights of Venice with limited time? This tour offers a one-day itinerary featuring some of the city’s most prestigious sites! Enjoy priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica, admire the corridors of the Doge’s Palace, and discover the city from the water during a gondola ride with one of our skilled gondoliers!
After a leisurely lunch break, the tour continues with an adventure to the world-renowned islands of Murano and Burano. Our guide will lead you through the islands’ most charming streets as you witness the traditional crafts of lace making and glass blowing. This tour is the perfect blend of Venetian history, local craftsmanship, and sightseeing!
- Please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not allowed inside.
- All guests must supply their full name and date of birth that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Mark’s Basilica. Name changes are not permitted.
- Please note that depending on the start time the itinerary order can vary.
- This tour consists of two parts and includes free time for lunch (at your own expense)
- The remainder of the itinerary is spent walking from one place to the next alongside the guide and travelling to the next site
Location
Colonna di San Todaro
Piazza San Marco
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(811 Ratings)
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Marisacs9984bw
Mar 26, 2026
Great experience - Gaia was an excellent guide! The whole tour was very enjoyable!
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Extraordinary676579
Mar 24, 2026
Full day tour yet still relaxing and a lot of fun and interesting - It was a great tour. Loved it. We started with a tour of St. Marks Basilica, Doge’s Palace and then did a gondola ride. We had a break to grab a quick lunch before starting the 2nd part of the tour with a visit to Murano and Burano islands, both beautiful.
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Gary_n
Mar 23, 2026
A mix of history with... - A mix of history with visit to glass factory on Murano and colorful Burano. Tour guides were knowledgeable and humorous.
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Irma_g
Mar 22, 2026
Beautiful Venice - Our guide was Michaela. She did a great job. Also our group was not so big that we could not hear her
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Frances_l
Mar 21, 2026
Well worth every penny. - Well worth the money! Everything was timed perfect, got to see and learned a lot. I would highly recommend the tour.
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J9824lfac
Mar 21, 2026
Amazing day in Venice - Elena and Alessa were great guides. They made it enjoyable with good humor and great knowledge. I’m glad we ended up with them as our tour guides.
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Kelsey_i
Mar 19, 2026
Perfect Venice Tour - Perfect Venice tour! It’s divided into two, with the islands in the afternoon and different guides for both. You’ll have a hour for lunch in between.
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Bridgetc532
Mar 19, 2026
All the “must sees” in one day - Marco was a great guide for Doge’s pace and St Marks. Very informative and funny. He did a great job keeping everyone together in very busy locales.
Sylvia was a fabulous guide for Murano and Burano. She was very fun! Lots of great anecdotes as a Venice local. She shared a lot of information about the various islands and their history. Very informative. Very kind! We enjoyed our tour very much!
It was a long day, but we had limited time in Venice and it covered all of the must sees in one day! Definitely a great way to make the most of a short visit!
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X8874vzryanm
Mar 19, 2026
Local and knowledgeable guide - So much fun and great information from our guide Sylvia! Loved the experience.
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Liz_c
Mar 24, 2026
Good with knowledgeable and experienced guides - Great experience to get a flavour of murano and Burano. Very knowledgeable guide for Doges Palace and Basilica. Good if you’re time poor but if you have more time book longer tour for the islands.
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