St. Mark's Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour
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
What's Included
- 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
- History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Venice in the past
- St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour, with Prisons access
- Guided Tour of Murano and Burano Islands
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
Meeting Location
Calle de le Rasse
4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Doge's Palace
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ponte dei Sospiri
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Venice
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Marco
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour?
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Activity code: C-21441P21
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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- 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.
- History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Venice in the past.
- St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour, with Prisons access.
- Guided Tour of Murano and Burano Islands.
- Professional local guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions.
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library.
The minimum age to participate is 1. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St. Mark's Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour 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 Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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 2024What's Included
- 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
- History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Venice in the past
- St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour, with Prisons access
- Guided Tour of Murano and Burano Islands
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
