Overview
Ladies and Gentlemen, Live the Best of Venice with our Venice Grand Tour!
Explore the splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica with its golden mosaics and frescoes, guided by local experts who bring centuries of history to life. Wander through the grand halls of Doge's Palace, crossing the iconic Bridge of Sighs to the ancient prisons. Afterward, take a semi-private water-taxi to Murano to witness the magic of glassblowing, a hallmark of Venetian craft.
Cap off your day with a panoramic gondola ride along the San Marco Basin, passing historic sites and offering breathtaking views.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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What's included
Murano Glass Factory skip-the-line access
Glass-blowing demonstration
Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access
Murano Island walking tour
Light Lunch (if option is selected)
Gondola tradition introduction
English-speaking guide
Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket
St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour
Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more
Shared gondola ride
St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
Doge's Palace Prisons access
Bridge of Sighs access
Roundtrip to Murano Island (semi-private water taxi)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please consider that St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Murano Island, and Walking Tours all have the same meeting point.
If the lunch option is selected, the lunch address is: illy caffè, Giardini Reali, San Marco 30124 Venezia VE.
Good to know
Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time.
Please consider that each activity starts at the same meeting point at Venice Tours Office located in Campo San Gallo.
Timetable activities:
10.00 AM - St. Mark's Basilica Guided Visit
10.45 AM - Doge's Palace Guided Visit
13.00 PM - Light Lunch (if the option is selected)
02.00 PM - Murano Island & Glassblowing Demonstration
06.00 PM - Gondola Ride on St. Mark's Basin
Timetable activities from 1/10 - 10/11:
09.00 AM - St. Mark's Basilica Guided Visit
10.00 AM - Doge's Palace Guided Visit
11.30 AM - Gondola Ride on St. Mark's Basin
13.00 PM - Light Lunch (if the option is selected)
02.00 PM - Murano Island & Glassblowing Demonstration
- For the visit to St. Mark's Basilica, suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- Due to security reasons, it is not permitted to enter St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with luggage or big bags
- During some days of high turnout or for other unforeseen reasons, the waiting time to access St. Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected
- The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people. The seats onboard the gondola will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight
- The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
If you reserved ONLY APP OPTION you will receive it by e-mail or via chat. The entrance fees to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, the Murano Tour and the Gondola Ride are not included in this option.
If you have reserved the lunch option please find the restaurant address here:
illy Caffè Giardini Reali, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy.
What to expect
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Basilica di San Marco
45 min
Iconic St. Mark's Basilica
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Doge's Palace
1 hour 30 min
Majestic Doge's Palace
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Murano
3 hours
Murano Island Visit to discover firsthand the glassblowing wonders
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Riva degli Schiavoni
45 min
Panoramic Gondola Ride on the St. Mark's Basin with Bridge of Sigh and St. giorgio Island spectacular view
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Grand Tour: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Murano & Burano + Gondola
Can I cancel Grand Tour: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Murano & Burano + Gondola for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–7 hours.
Where does it start?
Please consider that St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Murano Island, and Walking Tours all have the same meeting point.
What's included?
- Murano Glass Factory skip-the-line access
- Glass-blowing demonstration
- Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access
- Murano Island walking tour
- Light Lunch (if option is selected)
- Gondola tradition introduction
- English-speaking guide
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica di San Marco, Doge's Palace, Murano, Riva degli Schiavoni.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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