Malcontenta attractions

With admission to the Doge’s Palace, you’ll explore beautiful gothic architecture and preserved rooms as you learn about the building’s storied history. Inside, you’ll find frescoed walls, triumphal arches, a golden staircase and rooms decorated by artists like Titian, Veronese, Tiepolo and Tintoretto. You’ll find out how the palace also served as a prison and see the infamous Bridge of Sighs that the convicts crossed.

During this concert, you'll listen to the works of Vivaldi and other iconic baroque composers in a historical building. You'll head to San Vidal Church, where the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble and soloists will play pieces like The Four Seasons and compositions by Albinoni, Tartini, Boccherini and Paganini. You can view works of art inside the church as well as an exhibition of 18th-century musical instruments.

This day trip will introduce you to the most famous Venetian islands, with activities and free time to explore. You'll learn about the islands from the staff on board the boat as you travel to your first stop – Murano. Here, you'll have the chance to watch a glassblowing demonstration and find out more about the craft from a master glassmaker. Your next stop will be Burano, where you can view the colourful fishing houses and watch the lace makers at work. You'll have time for a meal here and a chance to try typical Burano biscuits. During your final stop on Torcello, you'll spend an hour discovering local sights like the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the Throne of Attila, the Devil’s Bridge and the Bell Tower.

On this tour, you'll travel by boat to discover the Venetian islands of Murano and Burano. It will take just 30 minutes to reach Murano, and your tour escort will provide commentary along the way. On arrival, you'll visit a glass factory and watch a glassblowing demonstration by a master glassmaker. Your next stop will be Burano. Here, you'll have postcard-perfect views of the colourful houses. You'll have an hour of free time, and you can watch the local lace-makers at work or treat yourself to the famous bussolai biscuits.

This ticket will provide you with admission to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, which is located in the heart of Venice. While at the museum, you'll have the chance to learn about Leonardo da Vinci's works and interact with reproductions of several of his machines. The museum features sections related to earth, water, air and fire, as well as a section dedicated to da Vinci's anatomical studies.

An iconic symbol of Venice, the gondola has mysterious origins in the famous water city with the unique vessel being different from the one we admire today. Evolving with time together with the city, the gondola is synonymous with the beautiful city of Venice. Admired for being one of the most elegant and stunning boats on Earth, it is built using unique techniques with immense symbolic meaning.

On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the islands of the Venetian Lagoon. You can opt for a three-hour tour or Murano, an island known for its centuries-old glass-making tradition. You'll have time to visit a furnace and observe the process of glass-blowing, as well as shop for glassware souvenirs. For a more comprehensive exploration, you can add visits to Burano and Torcello across a six-hour tour.

With this ticket, you'll get to watch a classical music concert at the atmospheric I Musici Veneziani in Venice. You'll see a performance of the famous Four Seasons by Vivaldi as well as three other major concerts performed on stringed instruments. The talented musicians in the orchestra will be in traditional 18th-century costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere you'll feel in the venue.

On this morning boat tour, you’ll get to sail into the Venetian Lagoon and see two beautiful islands in just four hours – Burano and Murano. During the boat ride, you’ll hear about the history of the islands through onboard guide commentary. Then, once you get to Murano, you’ll learn about its glass-making tradition and you’ll be able to experience a glassblowing demonstration. Similarly, in Burano, you’ll learn about another type of local craftsmanship – lace-making. You’ll be able to stop and watch a lace-making workshop before your tour finishes and you head back to shore.

On this half-day guided tour of three islands, you'll head to the Venetian Lagoon for a sightseeing visit to Burano, Murano and Torcello. During the tour, you'll traverse the area on board a motorboat for an opportunity to take in its attractions. First, you'll spend time on Murano island exploring its glass-blowing industry. Then, you'll move on to Burano island to see colourful houses and shop for traditional handcrafted lace. At the end of the tour, you'll visit Torcello island to discover the Church of Santa Fosca, Attila's Throne and the Ponte del Diavolo.

Easily reach the heart of Venice from Marco Polo Airport with Alilaguna waterbuses while enjoying an incredible view of the city. Alilaguna is the fastest, most comfortable and direct way to reach Venice center, Murano, Lido and Cruise Terminal. Alilaguna owns three lines with different routes: 1)ORANGE LINE - stops: Airport Madonna dell'Orto Guglie San Stae Rialto Sant'Angelo Ca' Rezzonico Santa Maria del Giglio BLUE LINE - stops: Airport Murano Colonna F.te Nove Ospedale Bacini Certosa Lido S.M.E. Arsenale San Zaccaria San Marco Zattere Giudecca Stucky RED LINE - stops -OPERATIVE ONLY DURING SUMMER: Airport Murano Museo Certosa Lido S.M.E. Arsenale San Zaccaria San Marco Giudecca Zitelle Giudecca Stucky

Set sail from Venice for a day tour of the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Depending on the option chosen, the departure can be from San Marco - Pontile Cornoldi or from the Venice train station, near the KFC. Our first stop is Murano : here you will visit a local furnace and witness the work of a master glassmaker up close during a live demonstration. Overall, you will have about an hour of free time on the island. You will then continue to Burano : here you will have about two hours of free time where you can choose a good place to have lunch or taste typical Venetian aperitifs. From Burano you will finally move to Torcello: here you will have about an hour to explore the island on your own, with the possibility to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (entrance fee not included). Planned return to San Marco & Ferrovia in the late afternoon.

The Venice Vaporetto Pass will provide you with unlimited access to public water taxis around the city. The pass also covers Lido, the lagoon islands like Murano and Burano, and buses in Mestre and Marghera. There's also the option to add a one-way airport transfer to the airport to your pass. The Vaporetto Pass can be made valid for 75 minutes, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, or 7 days depending on your preference.

Immediately access the splendid St Mark's Basilica and the majestic Doge's Palace, where history and art intertwine. Admire the basilica's golden mosaics and stroll through the palace's sumptuous halls. Don't miss the romantic Bridge of Sighs and the historic New Prisons, which tell the story of the city's past. With the ticket you will also have access to the Museums of St. Mark's Square, the Correr Museum, the Marciana Library and the Archaeological Museum, making your visit complete and memorable.

This guided tour will allow you to learn more about the art of glassblowing. You’ll visit Colleoni Glass Factory for a guided tour, where you’ll learn about the intricate techniques that go into this artisan craft. During the tour, you’ll get to watch a live demonstration of molten glass being blown and sculpted. You’ll then have a chance to see the factory showroom with a selection of impressive glass artwork. The tour will finish with a free gift of a special Murano glass souvenir to take home and remember your trip.