About this tour
A guided two-day exploration of Venice with a local expert, covering the city's iconic monuments and lagoon islands. Day one focuses on the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace and Basilica with skip-the-line entry, finishing with a gondola ride at sunset. Day two takes you by private boat to Murano, Burano and Torcello, revealing the working glass foundries, lace-making traditions and quieter reaches of the Venetian lagoon.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and Basilica di San Marco
- Private gondola ride through the Grand Canal at dusk
- Four-hour guided walk of central Venice's major landmarks
- Four-hour private boat tour visiting three lagoon islands
- Local guide sharing architectural and cultural context throughout
- Murano glass workshops and Burano's coloured houses
What to expect
Your first morning begins with a four-hour walking tour led by someone who knows Venice's layout and stories. You'll see the Rialto Bridge, wander the tight passages to the Basilica and Palace, and understand why these buildings shaped European power centuries ago. That evening, you'll board a gondola at the quieter hours—water's calmer, light's softer. Day two shifts perspective entirely. A private boat takes you across open lagoon to Murano, where you can watch glassblowers at furnaces, then to Burano's fishing village with its bright waterfront homes and lace heritage. You'll likely visit Torcello too, the oldest island settlement, now mostly silent and green.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes; Venice's streets are uneven and wet. The lagoon boat tour isn't rough but expect spray. Entry to museums requires proof of vaccination. A €5 city access fee applies on certain dates for day visitors from outside Venice. Gondola rides are weather-dependent. Gratuities aren't included.
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