Top Veneto Half-day Tours - page 6

If you only have a limited amount of time in Venice, this private tour ensures you spend it wisely. Explore the city and Murano by foot and boat, enjoy hotel pickup, and customize the itinerary to your interests. Visit top attractions such as St Mark's Basilica and watch artisans craft beautiful glass pieces in Murano.

Breeze past the crowds with your own private guide and enjoy a walking tour of Venice with just your friends or family. You’ll have all of your questions answered while you stroll to St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and more. Then head to Murano to visit a glass factory or customize your half-day tour with shopping and sightseeing.

Venice is filled with art and architecture, making it a challenge to take it all in over a single day. With this private tour, cover the highlights in just hours with a local guide. Save time with skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, then stroll through the old town to learn about the city’s history and admire the Rialto Bridge and other treasures.

This tour will take us, together with a local guide, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important views and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the Basilica of Sant'Antonio or "Il Santo", destination of millions of pilgrims every year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobbled streets and medieval porticoes we will reach the beating heart of the historic center. We will see the ancient Ghetto of the city which, with its narrow streets and clubs, has become a meeting place for young students. Then the squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with views of the Palazzo della Ragione and often enlivened by the market stalls and the swarming of people under the "Hall". We will reach Piazza dei Signori, a meeting place for Paduans for an aperitif and once the home of the city's lords. Palazzo Bo, seat of the University of Padua. We will conclude the tour with a "Padua-style" tasting.

Many visitors to Venice miss the smaller islands, but Murano and Burano are must-sees, home to master artisans and unique culture. Discover these hidden gems with none of the hassle of organizing transportation on a private tour, including private boat transfers. See glass-blowers of Murano at work and learn about lace production on Burano, plus enjoy time to explore at your leisure.

Cover the top sights in Venice without the hassle of following a guidebook and map with this half-day walking tour, including the headliners in St. Mark's Square. Take in highlights such as the Clock Tower, the Bell Tower, the Doge's Palace, and the Basilica of St. Mark's while listening to engaging commentary on Venice's history. Optimize your time with skip-the-line entrance to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica included, plus save money with an affordable group tour.

Explore the Valpolicella region with a guide who shares the secrets of the area’s traditional wines. Visit two wineries where you sample varieties such as Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone, and Recioto, and gain insight into the winemaking process. Your tour includes tastings of at least four wines accompanied by bread, cheese, or salami at each winery.

St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace are steeped in history, and it’s no surprise that they’re among the Venice top attractions. When you visit them, do it the right way, with a small-group, skip-the-line tour that also visits exclusive sites within the attractions, such as the palace prisons and the basilica terraces. More time free? Upgrade to a day-long tour to include a Venice walking tour and gondola ride, too.

Skip the strict schedule of a private tour and discover Venice’s blockbuster sights and quiet corners with storytelling and a local treat. Join your local host for a custom stroll through the Floating City to admire St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, cross the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal, and skirt tiny canals known only to locals.

Discover hidden corners of Venice that are off the usual tourist trail and hear fascinating stories about the city’s history with this private guided tour. To help you make the most of your time and explore more sights in less time, the trip also includes a private water taxi trip. Travel along the Grand Canal, see beautiful architecture, and also enjoy a break for snacks and wine along the way.

Combine a scenic e-bike ride through the Valpolicella countryside with a guided red wine-tasting during this small-group excursion from Verona. Explore vineyards and other local scenery with a born-and-bred Valpolicella local. Cover more sights in less time with an electric-assisted push. Then, head to a family-run winery to sample Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Amarone wines.

In the middle of Region Veneto, discover the olive and wine excellences of the Euganean Hills. For some time now, vines and olive trees have been cultivated in our territory, from these products true delights are produced: the wine and olive oil of the Euganean Hills. Olive oil is certainly a source of pride in this area: we will visit an olive oil mill, where the producers will show us the art of olive oil production, and will guide us during the tasting of the final product. We have then chosen for you, one of the best wineries in this area, where after a visit to the cellar, you will taste the typical wines of the Euganean Hills.

The Riviera del Brenta, a well-known waterway between Padua and Venice, is an interesting panoramic area from historical, natural, artistic and cultural point of view. It is a natural extension of the Venice Grand Canal and is flanked by picturesque Venetian villages and surrounded by an agricultural landscape. The Riviera del Brenta has fascinated many important personalities at all times: Casanova, Galileo Galilei, Byron, Montesquieu and D'Annunzio have visited it, Canaletto, Cimaroli and Tiepolo have painted it and it has been praised in the masterpieces of Goldoni and Goethe . The French and Russian royal families, the Habsburgs, the Savoy and even Napoleon stayed here and the Venetian nobility chose it as the setting for their Venetian villas. Here the Venetians built magnificent residences, enclosed by monumental gardens, frescoed and designed by the most important artists of the time such as Palladio, Tiziano and Tintoretto.

This tour will take us, together with a local accompanist, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important sights and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the largest square in the city of Padua and among the largest in Europe, which with its 78 statues is an album of the important characters of Padua. The Basilica of Sant’Antonio or “Il Santo”, a destination for millions of pilgrims each year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobblestone streets we will reach the medieval heart of the historic center. We will see the ancient Ghetto of the city that with its narrow streets has become a meeting place for young students. Then the Squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with the views of the Palazzo della Ragione and often enlivened by the stalls of the Market and the swarming of people under the "Salone". We will reach Piazza dei Signori, a meeting place for Paduans at the aperitif and once the home of the Lords of the city. Palazzo Bo, headquarters of the University of Padua, founded in 1222, which has always attracted students from all over the world. We will conclude the tour in the most typical of manners: we will stop for a coffee in the historic "Caffè Pedrocchi".

We will discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we will admire the Area of Verona. Following Via Mazzini, famous shopping street of Verona, we will walk to Juliet's House. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We will reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a high view of Verona.

Discover the unique glass-making tradition of the quiet Venetian island of Murano on this private tour. Journey by private boat to Murano where you will learn about the history of glass-making and have the opportunity to admire a glass master working at work. You will see the different techniques that have made Murano so famous for its glass over the world, visit a factory showroom, and explore more of the small island's attractions such as the church of San Pietro Martire.

Experience Venetian culture and cuisine in a single tour with this combined sightseeing plus “cicchetti” experience. Join your private guide for a stroll through three of Venice’s historic districts to admire atmospheric canals and alleys far from the crowds plus blockbuster landmarks like the Rialto Bridge. Stop along the way at traditional “bacari” (wine bars) to sample “cicchetti” appetizers washed down with “ombre”, or glasses of local wine.

A special itinerary through Venice to discover the places where the Commissioner's numerous films were shot. We will meet Signor Vianello, the unfailing Vice-Petty Officer Patta, Signora Battistini, the wonderful Signorina Elettra, crossing plots, moments and the beautiful Venice.

In the hills of Prosecco Superiore DOCG, UNESCO territory. It will be a real Wine & Food experience. You will spend a beautiful day along the Prosecco road, enjoying a spectacular view among the vineyards. Discovering hidden corners of the territory. In the company of a wine expert and passionate about her job, as well as an oenologist, who will take you to discover these wonderful UNESCO hills and the people who live there. You will taste the Prosecco of small producers, with an exceptional quality standard. You will taste local products: soppressa, salami and other specialties. Savoring artisanal ice cream and the best cappuccino you've ever tasted. You will become a true expert of the territory. The tour starts with at least 4 people.

Leave your cruise ship at the port and see the sights of Venice with a private guide. The 3-hour shore excursion is tailored to you, so you decide what you want to see and when. Go off the well-trodden tourist track to visit the neighborhood of Cannaregio, or scout out the wares of Rialto fish market. Check out tucked-away churches, and then finish with a glass of wine and nibbles in a local bar. It’s a great way to see a side of Venice that many visitors miss.

Hone your photography skills as you explore romantic Venice and capture the magic of the floating city on camera on this unique private photography workshop plus walking tour. Customize the itinerary to include a stroll along the Grand Canal, landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and Saint Mark’s Basilica, or Venice’s vibrant neighborhoods. With the help of your guide, a professional photographer, learn how to get the best out of your camera, master basic photography techniques, and receive expert tips on angles and lighting along the way.

With this tour to Arquà Petrarca we’ll discover the second most beautiful medieval villages in venetian region. Francesco Petrarca, one of the most famous Italian poets, made Arquà Petrarca his home. In this marvellous medieval village, we’ll visit Petrarch’s house and we’ll be amazed by the beauty and sinuosity of the Euganean Hills. We can say his house is a pearl surrounded by this pretty medieval village, where the time seems to have stopped. We’ll discover it with, first, a visit in a well-known olive oil mill, where the oil producer will explain us his every day work and the process of production of olive oil. In the end, we’ll finish this visit with a guided tasting of olive oil of the Euganean Hills. We continue our experiential tour with the visit of the little enterprise of a producer of venetian delights: here we’ll have a tasting of liqueurs, marmalades and Brodo di Giuggiole accompanied by the wise tale of the owner and producer.

Skip the long lines at the Doge’s Palace and explore the historic heart of Venice on a 3-hour tour with a local guide. Walk through the neighborhoods of Saint Mark’s and Castello, where you’ll find a series of historic landmarks, and get a guided introduction to the magnificent Doge’s Palace. This 3-hour Venice tour features headsets so you won’t miss a word of the guide’s stories, and includes skip-the-line tickets at the Doge’s Palace.

Venice's bacaro wine bars and cicchetti (bar snack) culture are central to how locals eat—but identifying the right bars, understanding what to order, and navigating the Rialto Market without local knowledge takes more research than most visitors have time for. This private walking tour covers the Rialto Market and a series of traditional bacaro bars, with cicchetti tastings and regional wine included throughout.