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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Da Vinci Museum Venice: Interactive Machines & PaintingsYou walk through four themed sections of Leonardo's working machines, operate reproductions built to his original designs, study his anatomical drawings, and examine his paintings through backlit high-resolution technology. Multilingual displays and educational projections guide you through his life and methods. The museum is family-friendly and accessible, though last entry closes at 4pm and a day-visitor fee may apply depending on the date.Is it for me?Best for anyone who wants to understand Leonardo's thinking through his actual designs rather than just looking at paintings — the interactive machines and anatomical studies make his process visible in a way a traditional gallery cannot.
Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour & Film LocationsYou walk through Cannaregio with a licensed guide, visiting real locations from Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti novels and TV series — Brunetti's house, the Angelo Animale palazzo, neighborhood bars, and the Questura. The tour covers how the books and films portray Venice differently and why these ordinary corners matter to the story. No entry fees to attractions; the walk is steady and manageable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you've read the Brunetti novels or watched the TV series and want to see the real Venice behind the fiction — the guide handles the stories and connections, so you just walk and listen.
Venice: Bacaro Food & Wine Tour with Cicchetti & Local BarsYou’ll taste real Venetian cicchetti in four local bacari as you walk hidden alleys with your guide—sipping wine, meeting locals, and learning why “un’ombra” means more than just a glass. Expect laughter over prosecco, stories at the morning market (if you go early), and an easy finish near Rialto Bridge that leaves you wanting to linger longer.
Venice Airport to Hotel: Private Car & Boat TransferYou get picked up at the airport with no waiting, driven to the water's edge, and ferried directly to your hotel by private boat. Flight tracking means the driver adapts if you're late. Luggage help and an English-speaking guide are included, so your first hour in Venice is organized, not stressful.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving with luggage or children who want to skip the vaporetto queue and the confusion of finding their hotel by water alone. The 45-minute transfer is direct, which is what makes the boat ride feel like part of the arrival, not an afterthought.
Venice Walking Tour: Rialto, Frari & San Marco with Local GuideYou’ll start in Dorsoduro with its lively cafés and end at the famous Rialto Bridge, hearing local stories along the way. Expect small group comfort, plenty of time to pause for photos or questions, and moments that make Venice feel less like a museum and more like someone’s home.
Venice: Cicchetti & Wine Walking Tour with Local GuideYou walk three hours through Dorsoduro with a local guide, stopping at five wine bars carefully chosen for their authenticity and their wine. You taste six cicchetti, one prosecco, three regional dry wines, and a dessert wine — all from the Veneto. You see where Venetians actually drink, not where tourists are told to go. The guide handles the route and the knowledge; you just show up on time and bring an appetite.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Venice the way locals do without spending the evening hunting for bars or worrying about which ones are real — the guide knows them, the selection is already curated, and three hours is enough to feel the difference between a tourist route and an actual evening.
Venice: Private Canals Photoshoot & St. Mark’s, Bridge of SighsYou’ll walk Venice’s winding canals with a local photographer who makes you feel at ease — not staged. Expect candid moments near St. Mark’s Square and Bridge of Sighs, plus time for outfit changes if you want. Afterward, you’ll get beautifully edited photos in an online gallery to remember how Venice really felt that day.
Venice Evening Food Tour: Cicchetti, Wine & Sit-Down DinnerYou taste cicchetti and wine at four local bacari in Cannaregio, sit down for a full Venetian dinner with your choice of three dishes, and finish with artisanal gelato. An English-speaking guide leads a small group through the neighborhood's hidden streets, sharing how locals actually eat in Venice. The fixed itinerary and all tastings are included, so you don't arrange stops or worry about what to order.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way Venetians actually do in the evening—moving between small wine bars, tasting real cicchetti, and sitting down for a proper meal—without having to find the places yourself or figure out what to order. The semi-private group and fixed itinerary mean you're not navigating alone or waiting in line.
Private Venice Lagoon boat tour: Bacino S.Marco and GiudeccaA private boat tour of Venice's southern lagoon lasting about 50 minutes, departing from Fondamenta Bonlini with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. The tour visits the squero of S.Found where gondolas are built and repaired, crosses the Giudecca Canal, stops at a quiet residential island where Venetian fishermen still live, and reaches a marine park north of Venice. Private transportation and fuel are included; the skipper navigates while you choose between a sunset tour, a relaxation-focused route, or an extension to Murano and Burano.Is it for me?Choose this private boat if you want to steer your own route through the southern lagoon and outer islands—your skipper adjusts the pace and stops based on what interests you, rather than following a fixed itinerary.
Venice: Dolomites Day Trip Cortina & Lake MisurinaYou travel from Venice into the Dolomites Mountains UNESCO site with a professional guide and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. You walk through Cortina d'Ampezzo before lunch and free time at Lake Misurina, where you can swim, boat, or take a chairlift. A photo stop at Lake Auronzo rounds out the return journey, all included in one fixed itinerary that handles transport and timing for you.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the main Dolomites highlights in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport handle the logistics, leaving you to walk, eat, and look at the peaks.
Venice: St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Murano Burano TourYou’ll step into Venice’s golden basilica without waiting in line, explore secret corners of Doge’s Palace with stories from your guide, watch real Murano glassblowers up close, and wander Burano’s painted streets at your own pace. Two days split between city grandeur and island calm—ending with a VR glimpse into Venice’s past that’ll stick with you long after.
Venice: Private Walking Tour with Local Stories & Custom RouteYou’ll step into Venice’s quieter side with a local host guiding you through winding alleys and secret corners. Taste traditional snacks, hear personal stories, and shape your own route as you go. This private walking tour adapts to your interests—so you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like you belong here, even if just for an afternoon.
Venice Walking Tour: Rialto Bridge, Frari Church & CannaregioA 3-hour guided walking tour of Venice covering the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Market, Basilica dei Frari, Cannaregio district, Madonna dell'Orto Church, Teatro La Fenice, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Ponte dell'Accademia and Chiesa di San Zaccaria. A guide leads the route in your choice of language; the tour is available as a small group or private option, and your guide helps arrange tickets for any monuments you want to enter.Is it for me?Book the small group option to split costs with other travelers; choose private if you want a dedicated guide who can linger at sites that interest you most or adjust the route on the fly.
St Mark's Basilica Venice: Skip-Line Tour & Optional GondolaYou meet your guide at Piazza San Marco, skip the entry line to St Mark's Basilica, and spend time with someone who explains the Byzantine mosaics and medieval techniques instead of just walking past them. If you book the gondola option, you get a water-level view of the Bridge of Sighs and the surrounding canals. The tour handles entry and timing; you just show up with covered shoulders and knees.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand what you're looking at inside St Mark's Basilica instead of just seeing it — the guide is what turns gold and mosaics into actual history. The skip-the-line access and small-group format mean you're not fighting crowds or rushing through, which is what makes the details stick.
Venice: Ghosts & Murders Walking Tour San Marco TalesYou’ll slip into Venice’s quieter alleys with a licensed local guide, hear stories of ghosts and betrayals around San Marco, spot hidden carvings most miss, and pause outside Marco Polo’s haunted home. Expect laughter mixed with chills—and leave seeing Venice in a new light.
Venice Photoshoot: Cinematic Portraits & Hidden GemsYou get a professional photographer who knows Venice's light and hidden corners, a pre-shoot consultation to nail the look and feel you want, and guided access to landmarks and secret spots over a few hours. The session includes editing and fast digital delivery, so you leave with polished, cinema-quality images instead of tourist snapshots.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional portraits in Venice without arranging a photographer yourself or spending hours figuring out the best light and angles—the consultation and guided pacing are what make the difference between snapshots and images you'll actually display.
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track TourYou skip the main lines at two of Venice's most visited landmarks and explore them with a licensed guide who explains the art, the history, and the political machinery that built the Venetian Republic. The audioguide on your phone adds detail between the guide's stops. You also get access to three museums to visit on your own time afterward. The whole guided portion takes two to three hours, and you can add the bell tower or basilica terrace if you want views and more time inside.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica without spending your morning in the entry line, and you'd rather have a guide explain the art and history than figure it out alone. The skip-the-line access and the included museums make it worth the cost if you're short on time or visiting during peak season.
Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Walking TourYou walk through Venice's historic center with a guide, visiting St. Mark's Basilica for a full hour inside the golden mosaics and the museum, then climb to the terrace for lagoon views. Next comes the Doge's Palace, where you explore decorated halls, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and see the prisons. All entry fees and audio devices are included; the route involves long walking and several bridges, so plan for four hours and bring water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Venice's two most important buildings from the inside without arranging separate tickets and timing yourself; the guided structure and included audio devices mean you get the history and context that makes the mosaics and paintings matter, not just the view.
Venice: Grand Canal & Secret Canals 2-Hour Motorboat CruiseYou board a motorboat with a small group and an English-speaking guide who knows the neighborhoods. The route takes you through the back canals of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and Santa Croce, past the active gondola shipyard, into the Arsenal through its historic water gate, and then along the Grand Canal under the Rialto Bridge. Two hours total; no separate tickets or transport to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Grand Canal and the quieter neighborhoods in one trip without arranging separate boat tickets or walking the crowded streets—the motorboat gets you to places and views you can't reach on foot, and the small group size means you actually hear the guide.
Venice: Doge's Palace & Hidden Gems Private TourYou get a private route through Venice's main landmarks—Doge's Palace, Marco Polo's house, the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo—plus hidden neighborhoods and a local drink, all with a single guide who knows the city beyond the crowds. The small group size means you move at your own pace and ask questions without holding up others. Routes vary by guide, so each tour feels different. Book if you want the essentials without the tour-bus experience.Is it for me?This works best if you want Venice's main sights without the crowds and tour-group timing—a local guide and small group size mean you move at your own rhythm and see the city the way someone who lives there would. The trade-off is that routes vary by guide, so you won't know every stop in advance.
