Venice: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, and Venetian Islands Tour

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ID: GYG361270-646940
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Country: Italy

Duration: 07:30 hours


Description

Discover the heart of Venice with skip-the-line entry tickets to St. Mark's basilica and the Doge's Palace, then explore the islands of the Venetian Lagoon on a water taxi with a private local guide.
A spectacular treasure trove of art and culture, the charms of Venice could easily occupy you for a lifetime. Building on our years of experience exploring its atmospheric alleyways and gliding down its iconic canals, we’ve created our special Day in Venice itinerary to offer visitors the perfect introduction to the varied highlights of the floating city. Venice is a city of many faces: on the first half of our tour we’ll explore breathtaking sites that speak to the city’s centuries-long status as one of the world’s most important super-powers, including St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace - twin triumphs of the Maritime Republic that stand spectacular guard over the monumental Grand Canal. The second half of our itinerary offers a complete change of pace as we embark on a thrilling water taxi ride out to three beautiful and unspoiled islands immersed in the Venetian lagoon where artisan crafts and ancient traditions are the order of the day – Murano, Burano and Torcello.

The islands conserve another side of Venice’s past and present where time seems to stand still and centuries-old traditions of craftsmanship that have been passed down the centuries live on today. Join us to discover the world’s greatest and most historic centre of artisan glassmaking on Murano, Burano’s gorgeous patchwork of brightly coloured houses and fishermen’s huts, and the mysterious origins of Venetian civilization on isolated Torcello. Visiting the islands in the company of one of our expert local guides and with the comfort of a private water taxi at your disposal, this is the perfect way to experience the marvels of the Venetian lagoon!

Highlights

  • St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Doge’s Palace
  • Murano, Burano and Torcello.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fully vaccinated (who has completed 2 vaccines plus a booster or 1 Johnson plus booster) no longer need to produce Green Passes from 1 April. Anyone who has not completed the full vaccination cycle must still produce a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of any entrance to museums and sites, including to sit down to eat inside a restaurant or bar during your stay. In addition, all visitors - children and infants included - must bring copies of passports on the day of any tour.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel as long as it is situated in the city centre.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.