Venice Grand Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Murano Glass, Burano Island & Gondola

Venice Grand Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Murano Glass, Burano Island & Gondola – 1 Day

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace with expert guides, marvel at Murano's glassblowing artistry, and end with a stunning gondola ride through Venice's iconic canals. A perfect day awaits!

⛪🏛️🏝️🛶✨ Experience the Best of Venice — A Grand Journey Through Art, Power, Color & Romance ✨🛶🏝️🏛️⛪

Ladies and Gentlemen, allow us to present the ultimate Venetian experience — a journey that weaves together the golden grandeur of St. Mark’s Basilica, the political legacy of the Doge’s Palace, the timeless crafts of Murano and Burano, and the serene elegance of a gondola ride. Curated for those who seek depth, culture, and beauty, this tour offers the true soul of Venice in one unforgettable day.

🟢 St. Mark’s Basilica – A Sanctuary of Gold and Grace
Begin your day in St. Mark’s Square, where the ornate domes and golden mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco rise in splendor. With your expert guide, step inside and be awed by shimmering mosaics, intricate marble floors, and sacred relics. Every corner reveals stories of Venice's spiritual and artistic heritage.

🟠 Doge’s Palace – The Heart of Venetian Power
Next, enter the grand Palazzo Ducale, once the seat of Venice’s dukes and the center of its political power. Stroll through majestic halls adorned with masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto, then cross the haunting Bridge of Sighs into the ancient prison cells — a powerful contrast between splendor and solitude.

🔵 Murano – Fire & Art in Motion
Later, board a comfortable semi-private water taxi for a scenic cruise to Murano, the island famed for its glassblowing excellence. Step into a working furnace and witness master glass artisans transform molten glass into dazzling pieces of Venetian art, continuing a tradition centuries in the making.

🟢 Burano – A Kaleidoscope of Color & Culture
Then sail on to the island of Burano, a vibrant patchwork of pastel-colored houses lining quiet canals. With your guide, explore this photogenic gem and learn about its legacy of lace-making, local legends, and warm island traditions.

🔵 Panoramic Gondola Ride – Venice by Water
No Venetian experience is complete without a ride through its iconic waterways. Conclude your tour with a panoramic gondola ride through the San Marco Basin, gliding past San Giorgio Maggiore and under the Bridge of Sighs, taking in postcard-perfect views in pure tranquility.

Highlights:
✅ Guided skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
✅ Cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the historic prison chambers
✅ Watch a live glassblowing demo by Murano’s master artisans
✅ Explore colorful Burano and learn about its lace-making heritage
✅ Enjoy a picturesque gondola ride through the San Marco Basin
✅ Small group size for a more intimate, exclusive experience

Book your Best of Venice tour today — and embrace the beauty, history, and charm of La Serenissima from every angle.

What's included?

St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket
English-speaking guide
St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour
Bridge of Sighs access
Doge's Palace Prisons access
Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access
Roundtrip to Murano Island
Murano Glass Factory skip-the-line access
Burano Island guided visit
Glass-blowing demonstration
Murano Island walking tour
Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more
Gondola tradition introduction
Shared gondola ride

Please note

The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
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
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 the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit available inside).
Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to 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 exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.