Top Veneto Full-day Tours - page 3

Venice can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. This group tour simplifies sightseeing in the city with a pre-planned itinerary that includes a walking tour around St. Mark's Square, skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Follow your guide as they take the lead, getting a feel for the city and its history along the way.

Swap the tourist hot spots in Venice for a small-group day trip to an area known as the “Prosecco Hills”—Valdobbiadene. Don’t worry about planning logistics as air-conditioned transport is included, along with DOCG prosecco wine tastings paired with local specialties. As well as great food and wine, the trip is the perfect way to access stunning views of the local landscape and learn about local traditions.

Save yourself from the stress of standing in a long line to visit St. Mark's Basilica by choosing this tour with skip-the-line admission included. After meeting your guide at St. Mark’s Square, you can learn some background information and then discover the interior of St. Mark’s Basilica together. Highlights include the first-floor museum, the terrace, and the magnificent mosaics.

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

Experience the beauty of Venice on foot and by boat on this highlights tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic Grand Canal and minor canals. Then discover the hidden squares and alleys of the Floating City with your guide on foot, capping off your time with a food tasting.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that visiting Venice and not taking a boat ride down the Grand Canal is a travelling sin. Experience the Floating City in all of its glory on a 1-hour motorboat tour in a group limited to 12. Ideal for first-time visitors, you’ll pass beautiful palazzo and sail beneath famous bridges such as the Accademia Bridge and the Rialto Bridge.

Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.

Swap the schedules and historical focus of conventional tours for a private walking tour of Venice with a local who’ll show you the city like a friend. Tell them what you fancy doing, and enjoy a personalized tour enriched by their grassroots knowledge. Explore often-overlooked neighborhoods; discover sights and eateries favored by locals; and get transport and cultural pointers to help ensure you get the most from your visit.

Explore the hidden corners of Venice on this walking tour and benefit from local knowledge. Stroll with a small group to the city square of Campo Santa Margherita, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Then cross the Rialto Bridge and walk past the Marco Polo House to St. Mark's Square. Upgrade for a private tour.

Prosecco lovers—this one’s for you. Go to the origins of this delicious sparkling wine with this private day trip from Venice to an area nicknamed Italy’s “Prosecco Road”. To save the hassle of stopping to pay for samples, this tour is all-inclusive, so all tastings are included. The tour visits multiple wineries between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene where you can try prosecco as well as delicious local cuisine.

No trip to Venice is complete without visiting some of the most notable islands in the Venetian Lagoon—particularly those that are renowned for their handicrafts. This cruise visits two in just half a day. Begin at Murano, where you can watch a thrilling glass-blowing demonstration, before transferring to Burano, known for its tradition of lace-making.

Visit one of the most charming historic cities near Venice without the hassle of navigating train schedules and sightseeing maps with this private Verona tour. Use your pre-booked tickets to reach the city by direct train and meet your guide as soon as you arrive. Spend the morning exploring the sights and soaking in Verona’s history and legends, then enjoy free time to dine and shop before catching the return train.

Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes, and iconic architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica on a guided tour with skip-the-line admission included. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, then access either the Terrace and Museum of St. Mark’s Basilica or the Pala d’Oro with your upgrade.

Experience quintessential Venice on this walking tour (private tour upgrade available), including a memorable gondola ride. See iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo; get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market, and explore historic neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Then, admire the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, pass by the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and soak up the scenery on a romantic gondola cruise.

Exploring the Dolomites on your own can be challenging, with long distances and mountain roads to contend with. This full-day private tour offers a stress-free way to experience one of Italy’s most dramatic regions, with a custom itinerary designed around your interests. Travel door to door in a climate-controlled Mercedes while your guide handles the route and shares insight into the landscapes you pass.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock ‘n’ roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a 2- or 3-course meal.

This small-group tour helps you check off two of Venice’s top attractions in a day, with skip-the-line entry included to save time waiting in long lines. Explore the Doge’s Palace with your guide and stroll through the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica, all with fascinating commentary throughout, and a chance to see some hidden gems of Venice too.

See Venice from Florence in just a day the efficient way—by high-speed train. Catch an early train from Florence to Venice using the provided tickets, then meet your private guide for a walking tour of the city. You'll see signature sights including St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, explore historic churches with works by artists like Titian, and visit a market; upgrade to add a gondola ride.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission to both sites. Learn about Venetian doges and gain access to the terrace and museum of St. Mark’s Basilica. Expand your sightseeing with upgrade options such as a visit to Murano, entrance to St. Mark's Terrace and Pala d'Oro, and/or a 2-course lunch.

Padua is a quintessential Italian university town with a few notable features: a basilica with Byzantine-style domes, medieval markets, and an old town full of stylish cafes.  See the main highlights and more on this private guided walking of the Padua old town. Your guide takes you to the famous piazzas and basilicas, but also hidden cafes and alleyways where locals like to hang out.

Prosecco is Italy’s most beloved bubbly, produced on the scenic slopes just north of Venice. Make exploring beyond city limits simple—and head to wineries you might not find on your own—on this small-group tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling vineyards and medieval villages from Venice to boutique wine estates for tours, wine tastings, and a light lunch overlooking the hills.

Go beyond the Grand Canal and visit the three main islands of the Venice lagoon, Murano, Burano, and Torcello, on this group boat trip. Avoid the hassle of figuring out how to get to these destinations, and leave the organization to your guide. Simply turn up at the meeting point, and let them lead the way. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary featuring glassmaking and lacemaking traditions, historic sites, lunch, and more.