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 Private After Hours Tour AccessYou’ll step through St. Mark’s Basilica’s doors after dark—just your group and your guide—with private access to golden mosaics and silent halls. Get close to the Pala d’Oro, descend into the crypt where few wander, and soak up Venice’s nighttime hush from inside its most famous church. It’s less about photos and more about feeling history breathing around you.
Venice: Private Walking Tour & Gondola Ride in City CenterYou’ll follow a local through Venice’s winding streets, stand awestruck in St. Mark’s Square, cross storied bridges like Rialto and Bridge of Sighs, then drift quietly along hidden canals during your private gondola ride—with plenty of time for questions or just soaking it all in.
Venice: Rialto & San Marco Private Photoshoot with Local ProYou’ll walk Venice’s iconic Rialto and San Marco areas with a local photographer guiding you through relaxed poses and candid moments. Expect laughter, stories about hidden corners, and professional photos delivered online after your session — all wrapped up in that unmistakable Venetian atmosphere.
Venice: Doge's Palace Fast Track Ticket & Bridge of SighsYou’ll skip long lines at Venice’s Doge’s Palace with priority entrance, explore grand halls and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs into historic prisons. Your ticket also covers entry to Correr Museum—including Napoleon’s Ballroom—and access to Marciana Library and Archaeological Museum. Expect moments of quiet awe mixed with lively Venetian energy as you wander at your own pace.
Venice: Home Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef CarolynYou’ll roll fresh pasta by hand in chef Carolyn’s sunny Venetian kitchen, sip local wine as you learn family recipes, then share your homemade lunch on her terrace overlooking Campo Santa Margherita. Expect laughter, flour everywhere, and a new appreciation for Venice’s flavors—plus a few stories you’ll want to retell back home.
Venice: Cicchetti Street Food Walking Tour & Rialto MarketYou’ll wander Venice’s winding alleys with a local guide, tasting real cicchetti in tucked-away bacari and learning why Venetians eat standing up. Expect laughter over mispronounced snacks, stories behind famous spots like Rialto Bridge and Basilica dei Frari, and the warm buzz of sharing food with new friends. You’ll leave full—and maybe just a little bit Venetian.
Venice to Motor Valley: Ferrari & Lamborghini Day TripYou’ll ride from Venice with a local guide through Italy’s Motor Valley, exploring both Ferrari and Lamborghini museums—and if you want, their factory floor too. Expect real Bolognese pasta for lunch near Modena and plenty of stories along the way. You’ll feel part of something bigger than just engines and speed—it’s about family pride and small surprises.
Venice: Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at Pietà Church TicketsYou’ll slip into Venice’s Pietà Church as evening falls and hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons played live where he once performed himself. Expect candlelit atmosphere, close-up views of talented musicians, and a sense of shared awe among locals and travelers alike. Entry ticket included — just show up ready to listen and let yourself be moved by music in its original home.
Venice Jewish Ghetto tour: Two synagogues with authorized guideA guided tour of Venice's Jewish Ghetto led by one of seven guides authorized by the local Jewish community, visiting two of the neighborhood's synagogues over roughly 90 minutes. The guide provides detailed explanations of the architecture, artwork and historical significance of each space. Tickets to the synagogues (€17) are purchased at the meeting point with the guide. Shoulders and legs must be covered to enter; a shawl is provided if needed.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to hear about the Ghetto and its synagogues from someone trained by the Jewish community itself—the authorization means the guide's explanations come from the people whose history it is, not from general city knowledge.
Venice Islands: Bragozzo Boat Tour Murano, Burano & TorcelloYou’ll step onto a traditional bragozzo boat for an easy ride across Venice’s lagoon with stops at Murano for live glassblowing, Burano’s colorful streets and lace-makers, and Torcello’s ancient mosaics. Expect real conversations with locals, free time to wander or snack on pastries, and that feeling you get when history suddenly feels personal.
Dolomites Day Trip from Venice: Private Lakes & Cortina TourYou’ll leave Venice behind for a private Dolomites day trip filled with fresh mountain air, peaceful lakes like Misurina and Braies, local snacks (maybe even apple strudel), and time to wander Cortina d’Ampezzo’s lively streets. Expect quiet moments by crystal waters—and maybe a new sense of calm you didn’t know you needed.
Venice Islands: Murano, Burano & Torcello Private Boat TourYou’ll slip away from Venice crowds on a private boat tour to Murano’s glass workshops, stroll through Burano’s candy-colored lanes at your own pace, and—if you want—pause in Torcello for fresh seafood in a hidden garden. With flexible stops and a local guide who knows every bend of the lagoon, this is Venice seen quietly from the water.
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Night Private TourYou’ll slip quietly into Venice’s Doge’s Palace after dark with your private guide, exploring grand halls and silent prisons before stepping into St Mark’s Basilica once it’s closed to everyone else. Watch golden mosaics come alive in silence as lights reveal centuries-old art just for your group. This is Venice stripped down to its secrets—you might find yourself whispering too.
Murano Glass Blowing Class: Watch a Master at Work in VeniceYou’ll step into a working Murano glass factory with a local guide, watch a master glassblower shape molten art right in front of you, sip a welcome drink, and get rare access to Maestro Fornasier’s private exhibition. Expect laughter, warmth from the furnaces, and small surprises that linger long after you leave.Is it for me?Book this for an afternoon in Venice when you want to see real craft in action without the crowds of a group tour — the private factory access and master's exclusive exhibition are what make the difference.
Venice: Private Family Tour St Mark’s & Doge’s Palace HuntYou’ll wander Venice’s heart with your family—skipping lines into St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace—while your kids chase clues on an interactive scavenger hunt. Expect stories from your local guide, laughter over silly riddles, and moments where even grown-ups get caught up in centuries-old mysteries. It’s not just sightseeing; you’ll actually feel part of Venice for a few hours.
Murano: Glass Lampwork Workshop & Island Walk with Local ArtistYou’ll walk Murano’s quieter lanes with a local guide, watch real glassmakers at work inside the world’s oldest active factory, and try your hand at lampwork bead-making in an intimate workshop. Expect laughter, imperfect art (yours!), and glimpses of ancient mosaics—all wrapped up in the island’s salty air.
Venice After Dark Tour: Gondola Ride Private Evening WalkA private 2-hour after-dark walking tour of Venice with a live guide, followed by a 30-minute gondola ride under the Bridge of Sighs. You walk through the historic centre past St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo's house and the location of Canova's death, hearing stories from Venice's past, then sail the canal labyrinth by gondola as the city lights reflect off the water. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying outside Venice's centre or without a car—the guide meets you, handles the route and the timing, and the gondola is included, so you move through the city and its canals as a single experience without arranging transport between stops.
Venice: Private Photo Shoot & Gondola Ride with PickupYou’ll wander Venice’s famous squares and bridges with a local photographer who knows all the good angles—then float along quiet canals in a private gondola while your moments are captured naturally. Expect laughter, small surprises, and a digital photo book full of real memories.
Venice Lagoon Islands Tour: Torcello, Burano, Murano GuideA guided tour of Venice's lagoon islands—Torcello, Burano and Murano—led by a licensed local guide in English or Italian. The tour includes entry to the Torcello archaeological site and skip-line access to the glass factory and lace workshop, plus a full-day vaporetto ticket for independent exploration afterward. Children from age 1 are welcome; the tour runs 5.5 hours and covers the islands by public water bus.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace across three islands by water bus, with walking on each one and climbing the Torcello watchtower—it suits travelers comfortable with boat travel and moderate walking, and it works well if you have a free afternoon and want the islands explained by someone who knows them rather than navigating alone.
Hidden Venice Walking Tour: Local Neighborhoods & Secret ChurchesA two-hour walking tour of Venice's quieter neighborhoods, led by a local guide through narrow alleyways, hidden churches, and squares where you'll see Venetian life beyond the tourist routes. The route is flexible—your guide can tailor stops to Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, Castello, San Polo or other districts you want to explore. Pickup from your hotel is available on the private group option.Is it for me?Book the private group option if you want the guide to adjust the route toward neighborhoods that interest you most and to include hotel pickup. The shared small-group tour works better if you're staying near the starting point and happy to follow the set Dorsoduro route—it's the same guide and the same hidden stops, just with other travelers alongside you.
