St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride Discount Tickets

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Overview

Want to explore the best of Venice with limited time on your hands? This tour combines some of the city's most Prestigeous sites in a one-day itinerary! Enjoy skip the line access into the St Marks Church, marvel the hallways of the Doges Palace and explore the city from the waterfront during your gondola ride - accompanied by one of our Gondoliers! After some leisure time for lunch our tour embarks on an adventure to explore the world renown islands of Murano and Burano. Our guide will whisk you through the islands most charming streets on your way to witness the age-old craft of Lace making and Glass Blowing. This tour is the perfect combo of Venetian History, Local Craftmanship and Sightseeing!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

Redemption Instructions

- This tour runs in two parts. After the morning session, meet your guide at the same location for the afternoon — confirm the time with your guide or reach us at +1 888 290 5595 / info@thetourguy.com - Dress code: Knees and shoulders must be covered at all times. Guests turned away for inappropriate dress cannot be refunded. - Expect a brief security check at site entrances. A short wait may be possible depending on visitor volume. - Wear comfortable shoes for the palace galleries. - Guests who do not arrive on time cannot be accommodated. Missed tours and tickets are non-refundable. - Itinerary order may vary based on ticketing times. - These tours are not accessible for wheelchair users, guests with mobility impairments, or strollers. - TTG reserves the right to alter itineraries due to safety, restoration, weather, or maintenance. - A €5 Venice day access fee may apply if you are visiting from outside the city. Check exemptions and applicable dates at cda.ve.it

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. We provide the skip the line tickets, so walk right past the long queue and go right on inside. During November through March, St. Mark’s Basilica does not offer skip the line entry because lines are generally non-existent.
Duration: 30 mins
2. As you explore the Doge’s Palace, you’ll hear about the wild ways of the Venetian Republic under the rule of elected magistrates. This tour not only showcases the interior of this ornate palace, but also goes in depth about the crime and legal system that was once in place in the city of Venice. Admire classic works of Venetian art and visit Doge’s Palace’s main sights, such as the Grand Staircase and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll even get to see some of the prison cells that were functional during the time of the Venetian Republic.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Time to Board your Gondola! After your visit to St Marks and the Doges Palace conclude, it’s time to partake in that quintessential Venice activity. That’s right, step right up to your gondola boat! Left in the care of a trusted gondolier, enjoy the beauty of Venice from the water. Fun fact: in the Venetian dialect, “gondolier” translates into “rowing master”. Glide through the panoramic Canals in a gondola accommodating upto 5 participants.
Duration: 30 mins
4. As your enchanting gondola ride concludes, you'll have some free time to enjoy a delightful lunch (at your own expense) before re-joining your guide for an exciting afternoon of exploration.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Dive into the age old craft of Glass Blowing on one of Venice's most famous islands! Accompanied by your guide you will enjoy a glass blowing demonstration learning all the ins and outs of this old Italian craft
Duration: 105 mins
6. Make your way through Burano's cosy streets on Venice's most colourful islands - known to be a true insta-paradise. Here we head to a lace making workshop where you'll witness a lace making demonstration by locals with an impeccable eye for detail!
Duration: 105 mins

Inclusion

Lace making demonstration in Burano

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)

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

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Supplied by The Tour Guy

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