St. Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano
Overview
This full-day Venice tour brings together the city’s greatest hits and lagoon islands in one carefully planned route. Start with timed-entry tickets and guided visits to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, where golden mosaics, grand halls, the Golden Staircase, and the Bridge of Sighs reveal the power of the Venetian Republic. Then shift from footpaths to canals with a shared gondola ride before a quick lunch break near St. Mark’s Square.
In the afternoon, board a private boat to Murano and Burano, where artisan traditions take center stage through glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations. With expert guiding in the morning, a tour leader for the islands, and transport arranged between major experiences, this tour covers Venice by land, canal, and lagoon in one seamless experience.
What's Included
- Free time to explore both islands
- Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
- Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
- 30-minute shared gondola ride
- Free time for lunch
- Round-trip private boat to Murano and Burano
- Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica (€12)
- Lunch
- Guide tips
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Basilica di San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Venice
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Venice
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Isola di Murano
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Burano
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not allowed inside.
- A valid government-issued ID is required for entrance to St. Mark's Basilica. The name on your ticket (entered at check-out) must match the name on your ID, or you may be refused entry.
- 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)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano?
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Activity code: C-24338P30
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Free time to explore both islands.
- Glassblowing demonstration in Murano.
- Lacemaking demonstration in Burano.
- 30-minute shared gondola ride.
- Free time for lunch.
- Round-trip private boat to Murano and Burano.
- Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of the Doge’s Palace.
- Expert English-speaking guide.
- Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica (€12).
- Lunch.
- Guide tips.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St. Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free time to explore both islands
- Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
- Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
- 30-minute shared gondola ride
- Free time for lunch
- Round-trip private boat to Murano and Burano
- Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica (€12)
- Lunch
- Guide tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not allowed inside.
- A valid government-issued ID is required for entrance to St. Mark's Basilica. The name on your ticket (entered at check-out) must match the name on your ID, or you may be refused entry.
- 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)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
