Things to do in Venice
Murano Burano13 optionsBoat Tour Venice51 optionsDoge's Palace Tickets42 optionsVenice Walking Tour122 optionsBest Museums in Venice20 optionsSt Mark's Basilica Guided Tour37 optionsDay Trips from Venice23 optionsDolomites Hiking Tour6 optionsVenice Airport Transfer12 optionsCity Tour Venice7 optionsFood Tour Venice50 optionsGhost Tour Venice9 options
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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Fast-Track EntryYou skip the entry lines at St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Bell Tower with one pass. A guide walks you through the Basilica, you explore the prisons and Bridge of Sighs in the Palace, climb to panoramic views from the tower, and experience a VR journey through 8 centuries of Venice's history inside the Marciana Library. The pass also covers the Correr Museum and Archaeological Museum, plus an audio guide for self-paced exploration. Bring ID and appropriate clothing; large bags aren't permitted.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Venice's main landmarks without spending the morning in entry queues — the fast-track access and included guide at the Basilica are what make it possible to move through all three major sites and still have time for the museums and VR experience in one day.
Kayaking Venice: Paddle the canals from water levelA 100-minute guided kayaking tour through Venice's canals, led by a local instructor in English or Italian. You paddle a single or double kayak, wearing a life vest, and see the city's monuments and quieter waterways from water level—the vantage point locals know. Children from age 6 are welcome; the tour suits all fitness levels and prioritizes sustainable, low-impact exploration.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Italian, so you get real commentary about what you're paddling past instead of silence—choose this if you want to understand the city, not just move through it.
Venice Grand Canal Private Tour: Murano & Burano by BoatYou’ll float along Venice’s Grand Canal by private boat with a local guide, see Murano’s glass-blowers up close, ride a shuttle to Burano for its wild colors and handmade lace, and wander quiet canals most tourists miss — all with hotel or port pickup included. It’s one of those days you’ll remember for how it felt as much as what you saw.
Venice: Rialto Market Food Tour & Wine TastingYou walk through Venice's Rialto Market with a local guide, tasting cicchetti and wine at authentic bacari bars, then sit down for lunch at a traditional trattoria. The tour includes sightseeing at the Rialto Bridge, Campo San Bartolomeo, and the Grand Canal, all in four hours. You arrange your own transport to the starting point.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to eat and drink like a local without arranging market visits, restaurant stops, and wine pairings separately — the guide handles the timing and knows which bacari are worth your time, which frees you to just taste and walk.
Venice Airport to City: Private Transfer & 45-Min WaitYou get picked up at Venice Marco Polo Airport and driven directly to your accommodation in the city, with the driver meeting you at arrivals and 45 minutes of free waiting time included. The vehicle is air-conditioned and sized to your group, the price is fixed before you travel, and all taxes are covered. You skip the water taxi queue and the vaporetto confusion on your first day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the water taxi queue and vaporetto navigation on arrival, and prefer a fixed price to negotiating with drivers at the curb. The 45-minute wait buffer is what makes it worth it for flights that land early or when baggage is slow.
Venice Rialto Market & Murano: Fish Shopping with CookingYou’ll dive into Venice’s real daily rhythm: picking fresh fish at Rialto market alongside locals, crossing canals by gondola ferry, then cooking classic Venetian dishes in Murano with your host. From sharing prosecco over appetizers to ending with strong moka coffee by the canal, it’s an experience you’ll remember long after you leave Venice.
Dolomites: Winter tour from Venice with Cortina & lakesYou’ll feel winter settle around you as you explore snowy Cortina d’Ampezzo, ride a snowmobile up to Tre Cime di Lavaredo or stroll along frozen lakes with your guide. Warm up in a mountain hut with local food and take in views from Mount Elmo’s cable car — moments you’ll remember long after leaving Venice behind.
Venice: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with GondolaYou walk the ceremonial route through St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace with a guide, starting with a VR intro to the square's past. You see the halls of power, cross the Bridge of Sighs into the prisons, and view Byzantine mosaics and gold staircases. Museum access and an optional gondola ride are included. The tour requires a valid ID, suitable clothing for the basilica, and no large bags.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Venice's political and religious history through the actual spaces where it happened, rather than just walking past the buildings — the guide and the VR intro make the connection clear, and priority entry means you skip the worst of the crowds at the basilica and palace.
Venice Food Tour with Dinner & Guide in Jewish GhettoYou’ll wander Venice’s Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste real Venetian dishes — cicchetti, fresh seafood, pastries — at places where locals actually eat. Enjoy wine and snacks as you cross quiet bridges by night. It’s an evening of flavors, laughter, and glimpses into daily life you’ll remember long after your trip.
Venice Royal Gardens: Spritz Aperitif & Cicchetti ExperienceSettle into a sunlit greenhouse café behind St. Mark’s Square for a classic Venetian spritz and cicchetti snacks overlooking the Royal Gardens. With help from your local guide and a handy mobile app packed with city walks and stories, you’ll taste, laugh, and wander Venice in ways you’ll remember long after heading home.
Dolomites Day Trip from Venice: Three Peaks & Lake MisurinaA 12-hour guided tour of the Dolomites departing from Venice or Treviso, with a licensed local guide and driver, takes you through Cibiana di Cadore's mural-covered village, along the shores of Lakes Misurina and Landro, and to viewpoints of the Three Peaks. The tour includes free time in Cortina d'Ampezzo and at Lake Misurina; lunch and optional activities like chairlift rides or boat rentals are separate. Guides speak English, Spanish or Italian, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the Venice departure if you're based in the city center; choose Treviso if you're staying north of Venice or near the airport. The 12-hour span lets you move through five lakes and valleys without backtracking, so the day holds together without feeling rushed or repetitive.
Venice: Peggy Guggenheim Museum & Dorsoduro Walking TourYou get 2 hours inside the Peggy Guggenheim Collection with a guide who knows the art and the stories behind it, then an hour walking Dorsoduro's actual streets and squares. Entry ticket is included, so you skip the queue. The guide handles the history and context; you just follow and look.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Peggy Guggenheim Collection without navigating the entry line yourself and want someone who actually knows the art to explain what you're looking at — the guide and included ticket remove two things you'd otherwise have to arrange separately.
Venice: Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line & Audioguide AppYou skip the line at Doge's Palace, explore the grand chambers and paintings with a multilingual audioguide app at your own pace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and then move through the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco. The app provides multimedia content and interactive maps; you download it before arrival and bring your own headphones. No live guide, no group timing, no waiting — just entry and the freedom to linger where you want.Is it for me?This ticket is built for travelers who want to see the Doge's Palace and Correr Museum without arranging a live guide or standing in line — the skip-the-line entry and self-paced audioguide mean you control the timing and depth of each stop, which is what makes a full Piazza San Marco visit possible in a morning or afternoon.
Venice: Walking Tour with Wine & Cicchetti at Local BacariYou walk through Venice's residential neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping at three bacari to taste wine and cicchetti, then finishing with homemade gelato or a traditional dessert. Along the way you see Ponte Chiodo, hidden courtyards, and buildings that survived centuries. The tour includes all tastings and runs roughly two hours at a steady pace.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to eat and drink like locals without spending hours in a restaurant, and who'd rather see Venice's actual neighborhoods than the postcard version. Expect to be on your feet for two hours with narrow streets and uneven pavement—that's what keeps the crowds away.
Venice: Grand Canal & Murano Glass Factory with LunchYou walk the Venice city center with a local guide for three hours, then ferry to Murano to watch a glass master at work in a historic furnace. Lunch is three courses at a local restaurant, and the return journey crosses the lagoon by taxi so you see Venice from the water. Hotel pickup and all transport between stops are included; the whole day runs seven hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Venice's main sights and Murano's glass-making tradition in one day without arranging transport, timing ferries, or booking lunch separately—the private format and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you free to look and listen.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection Venice: Skip-Line Ticket & Audio GuideYou enter with a timed ticket that bypasses the line, explore Guggenheim's former home filled with Picasso, Pollock, and Duchamp, and navigate the collection at your own speed with an audio guide. The skip-line access and audio guide are included, and you can add time in the sculpture garden or catch a temporary exhibition before heading back out onto the Grand Canal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see major 20th-century art without spending your morning in a Venice museum queue—the timed entry and skip-line access are what make it possible to fit a real museum visit into a day already packed with the city itself.
Venice to Trieste Cruise Transfer: Private Mercedes RideYou’ll skip crowded trains and bus confusion with this private transfer from Venice to Trieste cruise terminal. Relax in an air-conditioned Mercedes with bottled water while an English-speaking driver handles everything — even drop-off right at your ship’s entrance. It’s smoother than you’d expect, and honestly takes some weight off your shoulders before boarding.
Venice Proposal Photographer: Candid Engagement PhotosYou get a professional photographer who's local to Venice and experienced with proposals, positioned at your chosen location to capture the real moment unfolding. Your edited photos arrive in a private online gallery within five working days, ready to download and share. Location options include St. Mark's Basilica, Rialto Bridge, Dorsoduro, or the Grand Canal, all customized to your preferences before the day.Is it for me?Right for couples who want a real photographer capturing the actual proposal rather than staging it afterward, and who'd rather not hunt for someone unfamiliar with Venice's light and crowds on their own.
Venice: Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs TicketsYou enter the Doge's Palace with an audioguide, walk through halls painted by Renaissance masters, cross the Bridge of Sighs to the old prisons below, and gain access to three additional museums—all on one ticket with no time limit. Wheelchair accessible, 24-hour support, and all fees included means you show up, enter, and explore without logistics getting in the way.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Venice who wants to understand the city's political and artistic history without arranging separate tickets to multiple sites—one entry covers the palace and three museums, and the included audioguide means you get context as you walk.
Venice Airport to Hotel: Private Water Taxi & Mercedes TransferYou're met at Venice Marco Polo Airport by an English-speaking assistant, driven to the lagoon in a private Mercedes van with luggage help and Wi-Fi, then transferred by private water taxi directly to your hotel dock or nearest landing. Flight tracking means no waiting if you're delayed, and the all-inclusive price includes everything — no hidden fees, no shared rides, no surprises.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage, traveling with family, or simply want to skip the queue for shared water taxis and the confusion of finding your way to the lagoon — the private boat and fixed price mean your arrival is settled before you land.
