Highlights
  • Visit the St. Mark's Basilica one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world and the imposing Doge’s Palace, both located in the heart of the city of Venice
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Doge's Palace, which was the seat of Venetian political power for centuries
  • Conclude your journey visiting the islands of Murano and Burano

Duration8h

Language: English

Description

Explore the heart of Venice with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, two of the city's most iconic landmarks. Admire the Basilica’s breathtaking golden mosaics and intricate marble floors as you learn about its rich Byzantine history. Then, step inside the grand halls of the Doge’s Palace, the former political center of the Venetian Republic, where rulers shaped the city’s fate for centuries.

 

Complete your journey with a visit to the picturesque islands of Murano and Burano. Watch Murano’s famous glassblowers in action and soak in Burano’s colorful charm, all while uncovering the unique history and culture of these Venetian gems.

The price includes
  • Shared guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
  • Priority tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Priority tickets to Doge’s Palace
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Access to the Bridge of Sighs
  • Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
  • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
  • San Marco History Gallery : Venice in the past, a 3D Journey across the Centuries
  • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
  • Comfortable boat from San Marco to the Islands and back
  • Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano's Glass Factory
  • Murano Island guided walking tour
  • Burano Island guided visit
The fee does not include
  • Food and drinks
  • Guided tour of Royal Palace, Marciana Library, and National Archeological Museum
  • Access to St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace and Museum
  • Access to Pala d’Oro
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know before leaving
  • The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
  • The tour is not refundable
  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
  • Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace guided tour or on the following day.
  • The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
  • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica (For Doge’s Palace a free deposit is available inside the building)
  • For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
  • On some high turnout days or for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high tide or security problems) the waiting time for access to St Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and respect the instructions provided by the guide
  • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff)
  • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
  • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
  • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure time.
Meeting Point
  • Meeting Point: Calle de le Rasse 4536, 30122 Venezia (VE). Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
Cancellation policies
  • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)