St. Mark's Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore Venice's top sites with a guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Discover the grandeur of the former Venetian rulers' residence and marvel at the Basilica's stunning mosaics. Then, visit Murano and Burano islands. Watch a live glassblowing demonstration in Murano and enjoy a picturesque walking tour of colorful Burano. Immerse yourself in Venice's rich history and vibrant island culture on this unforgettable tour. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge. FIRST DAY: St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Guided Visit SECOND DAY: Murano & Burano Islands Guided Visit

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza San Marco
You will admire the most beautiful place in Venice - St. Mark's Square!
2. Palazzo Ducale
You will visit the Doge's Palace discovering its fascinating history.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Ponte dei Sospiri
Admire the famous Bridge of Sighs, a symbol of Venice rich in history and legend. This elegant white limestone bridge once linked the Doge’s Palace to the city’s prisons and is said to have witnessed the final sighs of prisoners as they looked out over Venice for the last time.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Murano
You will discover the glassblowers' island.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Burano
You will discover the colorful lace island.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Venice
You will discover Venetian lagoon reaching the two most beautiful islands of Venice.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Basilica di San Marco
You will visit the stunning golden Basilica
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Professional local guide

Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more

Lace demonstration in Burano Island

Access to Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library

St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket

Bridge of Sighs access

Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket

Murano Glass Factory visit with Glass-Blowing Demonstration

Guided Tour of Murano and Burano Islands

St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour, with Prisons access

History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Venice in the past

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library

Entry fees not specified in the inclusions

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.

A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.

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.

ATTENTION: Starting from November, the tour will be divided into two days. FIRST DAY ACTIVITY: St. Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace Guided Visit; SECOND DAY ACTIVITY: Murano & Burano Islands Guided Visit

Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)

For security reasons sacks, bags, or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace. Free deposit inside.

For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

Supplied by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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