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: Private Gondola & Walking Tour with Bridge of SighsYou ride a private gondola for thirty minutes, then walk with a local guide through St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and quieter squares like Campo Santa Margherita and the Frari. A ten-minute rest is built in, the group stays under ten people, and your guide adjusts the pace to your needs. Three hours total, flexible meeting point, nothing else to book.Is it for me?Right for couples, families, or small groups who want both the iconic gondola experience and a real guided tour of Venice's landmarks without arranging separate bookings or navigating crowds alone. The private group size and flexible pace mean you're not rushing, and the local guide knows which corners stay quiet.
Venice Sunset Jazz Catamaran: Live Saxophone & AperitivoYou board a catamaran at San Marco, get a complimentary drink, and spend 90 minutes cruising the quieter sections of the Venice lagoon — past the Salute, along Giudecca, out toward Lido — while a saxophonist plays jazz standards and the sun drops into the water. No crowds, no rushing, two toilets, and a full bar for anything else you want. The boat returns to the starting point as the light fades.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Venice lagoon without the crowds and noise of the main tourist routes — the catamaran's small size and quieter itinerary are what make the sunset and the music feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Venice Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Unlimited ProseccoYou’ll roll fresh pasta dough with a Venetian chef, taste your own handmade three-course meal (yes, including tiramisu), and sip unlimited Prosecco as you cook and eat together. Expect floury hands, new friends around the table, and recipes you’ll want to try again at home—plus that feeling of being let in on something special.
Venice: Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Food Tour Pasta Wine GelatoYou’ll taste your way through Venice’s Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Expect fresh pasta, Venetian wine, sweet pastries, and creamy gelato as you wander quiet backstreets. Along the way you’ll hear stories that stick with you long after — this isn’t just about food; it’s about feeling Venice breathe around you.
Venice: Rialto Market Food Tour & Cicchetti Lunch with WineYou’ll taste your way through Venice’s Rialto Market alongside a local guide, sample cicchetti in bustling bacari bars, sip regional wines over lunch, and wander hidden lanes past Marco Polo’s home and lively campos. Expect laughter, new flavors, and glimpses of daily life you won’t find in any guidebook.
Venice Airport Transfer: Private Motorboat from HotelYou board a private motorboat at your hotel and ride across the Venetian lagoon straight to the airport terminal. A representative meets you at the hotel (or your private pier) and either escorts you to the boat or stays with you all the way through departures. No shared boats, no public transport hassle, no negotiating with water taxis at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the water taxi negotiation at the dock and arrive at the airport without the stress of public transport or shared boats — the private motorboat and fixed price mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you're leaving.
Skip the Line St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour VeniceYou walk through quiet Venetian backstreets first, then skip the lines at the Doge's Palace for a two-hour interior tour with paintings and the Bridge of Sighs, and finish inside St Mark's Basilica with its Byzantine mosaics. A whisper audio system keeps you connected to your guide throughout, and the small-group format (max 14 people) means you're not lost in a crowd. Book with the full names of all travelers—they're required at entry.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see both the hidden Venice and the major monuments without spending hours in entry lines. The 3.5-hour pace is steady—you're walking and listening the whole time, which is what fits all the stops into one morning or afternoon.
Venice to Verona, Sirmione & Lake Garda Boat CruiseYou leave Venice early and spend the day moving between three places: Verona's medieval center and its famous Arena, Sirmione's lakeside village, and a private boat tour around the peninsula with views of Scaliger Castle and Roman ruins. The tour includes your guide, headsets, and the boat cruise; entry fees to attractions are separate, and free time in each location lets you choose what to visit. You return to Mestre by evening.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Verona and Lake Garda in a single day without arranging your own transport or timing between stops—the fixed schedule and included coach handle the logistics, and the private boat cruise is the part you can't easily do on your own.
Private Gondola Ride Venice: Grand Canal at your own paceA private gondola ride on Venice's Grand Canal and inner canals, departing near Saint Mark's Square with a traditional gondolier and advance booking that skips the line. The 30-minute journey passes the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and Teatro La Fenice, with a mobile app providing over 200 points of interest for exploring afterward. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the ride does not operate in severe weather or extreme tides.Is it for me?Choose the Grand Canal ride if you want the main waterway and its landmarks without the crowd of a shared boat. Add the Rialto option if you want the route extended to include the famous bridge and the market district beyond it.
Murano: Beginner Glassblowing Class with Real FurnaceYou’ll step straight into Murano’s world of fire and color—first learning basic moves with just your hands, then shaping molten glass beside real masters in a working furnace. Expect heat, laughter, and maybe some shaky hands as you make your own bowl or vase (pickup or shipping available). The memory sticks with you long after you leave.
Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration: Watch Masters at WorkA glass blowing demonstration on Murano where you watch skilled artisans create two original pieces from start to finish inside a historic church that served as a glass factory since 1826. The 25-minute show includes an exclusive balcony view, soft background music, and a drink; the space is wheelchair accessible and suited to all ages and fitness levels.Is it for me?You're watching, not making—this is a demonstration, not a hands-on class, so it suits anyone who wants to see the craft without the learning curve or the time commitment of a workshop. The balcony position and the drink included make it work for a free afternoon in Venice when you want to step into Murano's history without leaving the island for a full tour.
Venice: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll step into a real Venetian home for a small-group cooking class led by a local host. Roll out fresh pasta by hand, laugh over your first attempts at ravioli, sip prosecco as you learn family secrets behind tiramisu — then sit down together to eat what you’ve made. It’s not just about food; it’s sharing stories and feeling part of Venice for an afternoon.
Murano: Glassblowing Show & Island Walk with Water TaxiYou’ll cross the Venetian Lagoon by water taxi, step inside a real Murano furnace for a live glassblowing show, and stroll canals lined with artisan studios—all guided by a local expert. Expect vivid colors, quick hands at work, and quieter moments along Murano’s backstreets before returning by boat.
Venice small group tour: Skip-the-line basilica & palaceYou skip the lines at St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, walk through golden mosaics and centuries-old government halls with a local guide, see the Bridge of Sighs and the palace prisons, and stay in a group of six instead of a crowd of hundreds. The guide handles the history and the logistics—you just show up with your ID and appropriate clothing.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Venice's two most famous sites without spending hours in queues, and who prefer a guide's context over a self-guided rush. The group size of six means you'll actually hear what's being said and move at a pace that lets the history sink in.
Veneto: Prosecco Hills, Bassano & Palladian Villa Day TripYou’ll wander Bassano’s storied bridge and Asolo’s peaceful alleys, step inside a Palladian villa with centuries-old frescoes, and taste crisp Prosecco poured by local hands right among the vines. This isn’t just scenery — you’ll feel part of Veneto life for a day.
Venice: Prosecco Wine Tour & Winery Tastings Small GroupYou travel by private vehicle into the Prosecco hills with a sommelier guide and up to six other travelers, visiting two small family wineries where you taste eight wines total and learn how Prosecco is made. Lunch with local food is included at one of the wineries, and you have time to buy bottles directly from the producers before returning to Venice in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Prosecco beyond a quick sip — the small group and sommelier guide mean you actually learn how it's made and why these wines taste the way they do, without the pressure of a large tour or the logistics of arranging your own transport and winery visits.
Venice Murano & Burano Private Boat Tour with Glass & LaceYou’ll board a private boat from Venice with a local guide, watch master glassblowers at work in Murano, stroll Burano’s colorful lanes tasting bussolai cookies, and meet Anna in her lace workshop. Every stop feels personal — you’ll hear laughter in kitchens and see sunlight bounce off canals. It’s not just sights; it’s little moments that stay with you.
Dolomites Day Trip Venice: Cortina & Lake MisurinaYou're driven from Venice into the Dolomites for a full day that includes a walk around Lake Misurina, lunch with mountain views, a visit to Cortina d'Ampezzo (the 2026 Winter Olympics host), and stops at scenic viewpoints. An English-speaking driver handles the route and timing, so you don't navigate or arrange transport yourself — you just show up and spend the day in the mountains.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Dolomites highlights in one day without renting a car or navigating mountain roads — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you spend the day looking at the scenery instead of planning the route.
Venice Walking Tour: Rialto Bridge & Hidden SquaresA two-hour walking tour of Venice's top sights led by an English-speaking local guide, starting in Campiello dei Squelini and ending at the Rialto Bridge. The route moves through four historic squares—Campo dei Frari, Campo San Tomà and Campo San Polo—each with its own role in the city's commercial and social life. Small groups only; pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points included.Is it for me?Book the small group tour if you want to move at a steady pace with other travelers and hear a local guide explain each square; choose the private option if you prefer your own guide and the flexibility to linger or ask questions without keeping a group waiting.
Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour & Grand Canal GondolaYou’ll step straight into Venice’s past on this guided tour: meet your group at St. Mark’s Square, skip long lines into Doge’s Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs with stories swirling around you, then explore the Correr Museum or glide along hidden canals by gondola if you choose. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and a real sense of how Venice breathes.
