My top 2 Excursions in Venice

[Got2Cruise]

Just returned from a Cruise on Uniworld around the Venice Lagoon. Similar excursions can easily be booked thru TripAdvisor or Viator. 

1. After-hours small group tour of Saint Marks. Simply amazing. It includes closeup views of the golden altar and the original crypt. iPhone photos can’t capture the full experience. 
 

 

 

2. Take the vaporetto to Burano. Simply beautiful. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 7, 2023 by Got2Cruise

[cruisemom42]

I've done both and I agree they are both outstanding.

 

If going to Burano, skip touristy Murano and add Torcello, which is lovely (and away from the crowds).

[princeton123211]

4 hours ago, cruisemom42 said:

If going to Burano, skip touristy Murano and add Torcello, which is lovely (and away from the crowds).

Agree-- Torcello is a gem and oasis from the crowds (but don't tell too many people that!)

[megr1125]

I should have added a day and gone to Burano.  I could have but I was exhausted and had a sinus infection so I spent more time than usual sleeping.  Ugh. Well, maybe I'll go back.  

The photos are beautiful.  And I agree, while I didn't go into the basilica, I did see some mosaics in Ravenna and photos just don't do any of it justice!  

[Got2Cruise]

On 8/7/2023 at 11:23 AM, cruisemom42 said:

I've done both and I agree they are both outstanding.

 

If going to Burano, skip touristy Murano and add Torcello, which is lovely (and away from the crowds).

Yes we did Torcello. That was a hidden gem. A place I never knew I wanted to visit, but blessed that we did. 

[Got2Cruise]

On 8/9/2023 at 10:22 AM, megr1125 said:

I should have added a day and gone to Burano.  I could have but I was exhausted and had a sinus infection so I spent more time than usual sleeping.  Ugh. Well, maybe I'll go back.  

The photos are beautiful.  And I agree, while I didn't go into the basilica, I did see some mosaics in Ravenna and photos just don't do any of it justice!  

It was our second time visiting the Venice area and we loved it as much as the first time. Simply magical. Just soaking up the ambiance and beauty.