--- title: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 131 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 148 duration_minutes: 405 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 12 of 26 (Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-palace-murano-burano-guided-tour/ --- # St. Mark's Basilica & Doge Palace + Murano, Burano Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** A long day that pairs skip the line visits to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's with a boat to Murano for glass and Burano for lace, under one guide. From November it splits across two days, exceptional high tide cancels it, and ID is checked at the basilica. 4.69 from 148 reviews at €131 per person. ## 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: From St. - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 11:15, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €131 per person - Duration: 6h 45m - Rating: 4.69/5 from 148 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: CITY TOURS CO. LTD ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish Basilica,Doge, Islands | €131 / person | English | - | | English Basilica,Doge, Islands | €131 / person | English | - | ## What's included - 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 ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library - Entry fees not specified in the inclusions ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - You will admire the most beautiful place in Venice - St. Mark's Square! 2. **Palazzo Ducale** (1h 30m; admission included) - You will visit the Doge's Palace discovering its fascinating history. 3. **Ponte dei Sospiri** (10m; admission included) - 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. 4. **Murano** (1h) - You will discover the glassblowers' island. 5. **Burano** (1h) - You will discover the colorful lace island. 6. **Venice** (1h) - You will discover Venetian lagoon reaching the two most beautiful islands of Venice. 7. **Basilica di San Marco** (45m; admission included) - You will visit the stunning golden Basilica ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:15, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## 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. ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 26** | €131 | 6h 45m | 4.69 (148) | shared | | [Venice Deluxe Tour](/italy/venice/tours/venice-deluxe-tour/?format=md) | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared | | [Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour](/italy/venice/tours/private-or-semi-doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-basilica-guided-tour/?format=md) | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (421) | private | | [Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People](/italy/venice/tours/venice-doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-semi-private-tour-max-6-people/?format=md) | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | shared | Ranked #12 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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