Unforgettable Day tours in Venice with City Tours in Venice
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In the morning you will see the most important museum we have in Venice in
the city: the Doge's Palace. Visiting the former house of the Government of
the ancient Venetian Republic you will learn about the origins of Venice, the main events
which characterized the 1,000 years of her independence, the peculiar political system that
Venice created, and the main artists of the Venetian School of Painting. You will also see
the Bridge of Sighs and the ancient Prison of Venice.
You will then continue the tour enjoy a boat ride to admire
the Lagoon of Venice from the water perspective. This is when you will realize how huge is the Lagoon and how many different aspect it can offer. 
You will then reach the Island of Murano,
famous for its glassmaking. Until 17th Venice retained the monopoly of high quality glass production,
and the skill of the glass masters is still today unequalled. You will see one of the best know furnaces
where the authentic production takes place (it won't be just a demonstration, as most of the tourist
factories offer). You will have some time for shopping and the you'll ride back passing by the
old and glorious Shipyard and the island of Lido.
You will begin the tour with a walk through the Square of St Mark to see its most
important monuments: the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace, the Bell tower and the Basilica of St Mark
(a visit to the church and its treasuries is included). 
Then, leaving the crowd of tourists behind, you'll walk through narrow alleys and tranquil small square,
discovering curious and peculiar buildings and picturesque corners. You'll then reach the famous Rialto
bridge, linking the banks of the Grand Canal and cross over to the other side of the city, exploring
the Rialto Market.
You will
see how glass is made in Murano. You will walk through the colorful alleys of little and quaint Burano,
browsing around the little lace making workshops, and admire the oldest building preserved in the Venetian Lagoon, the cathedral of the island of Torcello with its splendid ancient mosaics dating from the 12th century.
The tour begins with the visit to one of the most
important artistic sights in Venice: the Accademia Galleries where the richest collection of Venetian
paintings is preserved. It's an incredible journey through the evolution of Art in Venice covering 5
centuries, from the 14th C to the 18th C. 
After the Accademia,
we'll take a relaxing break along the Zattere to enjoy the best ice cream you can find in town (or a drink/coffee).
A luxury boat will then pick you up for a ride through the canals of Venice, to admire the
wondeful palaces and their architectural styles. At the end of the boat tour there couldl be a short break for lunch
if needed and requested at the time of booking (we can book for you a restaurant on request). 
The tour will continue with the visit to the ancient Brotherhood of St Roch, where you will
see more than 50 large canvasses painted by Tintoretto, one of the greatest Renaissance painters Venice ever had.
The Frari's Church will then follow to see Titian's masterpiece, the Assumpion of the Virgin Mary, and many other
works of art by Titian and other artists. 