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Visiting Venice’s most famous landmarks can mean long waits at the ticket kiosk, but this small-group tour ensures skip-the-line entry to both St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, including the Basilica entry ticket. Admire golden mosaics and sweeping views from the Basilica terrace, then step inside the Doge’s Palace to explore lavish chambers, the Golden Staircase, and the Grand Council Chamber.

This tour is unique because you will be able to understand the history of the Piazza di San Marco, the basilica and its millenary history, you will be able to admire the mosaics and marbles .... you will be able to see the Doges' Palace, where the events of the Serenissima Republic. But what will make the tour unique is the guide's passion and love for his city

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.

Taste your way through the Rialto market and historic neighborhoods on a small-group walking tour of Venice that combines street food with sightseeing. You’ll duck through narrow alleys and follow quiet canals to a series of tastings that include delicious ‘cicchetti,’ Venetian small plates served tapas-style, and check out top Venice attractions along the way.

Join a 2-hour tour for small groups to discover the secrets and historical sites of Padua, with special attention to the extraordinary Scrovegni Chapel. Accompanied by an expert Guide, you will have the opportunity to admire Giotto’s famous cycle of frescoes, made between 1303 and 1305 and considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art. The scenes, which narrate the life of Mary and Jesus until the Last Judgment, marked a decisive turning point in the history of painting thanks to their realism, intense expressiveness and innovative perspective solutions. During the visit you will also discover curiosities about Enrico Scrovegni, who had the chapel built as a gesture of atonement, and the fundamental role that this masterpiece played in the origin of the Renaissance. A unique and unforgettable experience.

Leave Venice behind to explore its lagoon islands—and avoid the crowds—on this small-group tour to Murano. Step inside a craft workshop, watch artisans give a glassblowing demonstration, and savor an included glass of Prosecco at a showroom and art gallery. Learn about local history, culture, and architecture and enjoy the chance to indulge in some retail therapy along the way.

See the best of Venice during one comprehensive tour—perfect for travelers with limited time in the city. Bypass the crowds with skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, and continue your experience at the History Gallery with a VR adventure that brings history to life. Complete your day with an optional gondola ride along the Grand Canal for the ultimate Venetian experience.

Experience the sights and flavors of Venice during this small-group, sightseeing and street food tour. Explore bustling Rialto Market, filled with seafood and produce stalls. Pass by iconic landmarks like Basilica dei Frari and Campo San Bartolomeo while sampling local specialties like bite-sized cicchetti, regional cheeses, traditional cakes, and buranelli biscuits. Tours are capped at only 15 participants to ensure a personalized experience

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.

Skip the lines and immerse yourself in Venice’s rich history with the San Marco Priority Pass. Enjoy fast-track access to St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower, and more. Visit the Correr Museum, Marciana Library, and Archaeological Museum, plus enjoy a VR gondola ride through 8 centuries of Venice's past. Enhance your tour with included audioguides.

Leave the camerawork to a pro with this private tour photo shoot in Venice. Head home with 60 edited digital photos capturing your vacation's spirit, so you don't worry about missing shots. Enjoy backdrops like St. Mark's Square and the Castello district, then relax on a private gondola ride, taking in Venice from the water.

Venice is home to hundreds of lush gardens, but most are hidden behind the city’s palaces and monasteries. Access some of the most spectacular gardens from public parks to private cloisters with this exclusive walking tour for a glimpse into the hidden side of La Serenissima. Go behind the scenes with your guide to admire flowering pergolas, fruit orchards, aristocratic courtyards, and even an open-air sculpture garden.

No visit to Venice would be complete without seeing St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, but their popularity means these landmarks can have long lines to enter. Skip the hassle of buying tickets on the day and enjoy seamless, skip-the-line access to the Basilica on a private tour. Explore its golden mosaics and Byzantine interior with insight from your private guide. Then enjoy escorted entrance to the Doge's Palace to learn about its history and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs.

Participate with us in a real Prosecco Tasting Experience. Discovering the Prosecco production areas, with a sensorial analysis of the wines: visual, olfactory and gustatory analysis to learn how to taste a wine paired with some sweet and savory appetizers. Spend an enveloping experience with us. The modern and contemporary design is the setting for our estate, immersed in the vineyards with centuries-old architecture. Look around and savor everything: you are our guests. Tel: +39 347 8344 395

If you've already covered the main sights of Venice, then get ready to explore the city's lesser-known spots during this off-the-beaten-track small-group walking tour. Stroll along narrow canals and unique points of interest like Marco Polo's House. Plus, enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride at the end of the tour for the quintessential Venetian experience.

Experience Venice in a different way than most tourists. This private and personalized guided tour takes you to the floating city's famous buildings and canals but also off the beaten path so that you can see a side of Venice that most visitors miss, from a textile factory to a charming neighborhood loved by locals. The tour is available in English and Italian.

See more of Venice on a tour to the islands of Burano and Murano, where you can learn about the traditions and history of this area of Italy. You'll travel by boat to reach Murano, known for glass-blowing, followed by Burano, known for lace and its brightly painted fisherman's houses. Booking this tour means you don't have to worry about how to get to the islands on your own so you can relax and enjoy your day.

Combine a morning walk through Venice with a gondola ride for the perfect Venetian day. Get to know the canal city better with a guided tour led by an experienced local. Then watch the sights drift by from the water as you cruise through Venice in a gondola. This combined tour is an excellent way to experience Venice.

For centuries, Murano was Europe’s capital of luxury glass, and today this beautiful island preserves those prestige traditions. Discover it in style on this small-group tour, which includes a water taxi to and from the starting point. Your expert host will introduce the island and share its history, as well as escorting you to a factory to watch a glassblowing demonstration. The tour is available in English, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

Take a break from walking the streets of Venice and board a traditional boat for a more relaxing experience. Soak up the views of Venice from the outer lagoon and its islands as a guide and skipper provide information on your surroundings. While you sail, sip on drinks from the Veneto region, including Prosecco, as well as non-alcoholic beverages.

Begin your tour by getting picked up at Venice's Tronchetto (Bus Terminal). Travel in a comfortable coach for less than an hour to the beautiful Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Far from the crowd of Venice we will travel along the Prosecco road, through rolling vineyards and charming villages. Skipping the largest touristy vineries you will discover the secrets of a family-run vineyard known for their top quality production. You will taste different glasses of Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG wine and will enjoy a light lunch with local home-made delicacies. You will then visit a gem hidden among the vineyards, perched on the most breathtaking hill with the best view imaginable. This tour will end at the meeting point in Venice in the afternoon. If you want to sample some great wines while on vacation but you don’t have enough space left in your baggage it is our pleasure to ship anywhere in the world the wines purchased.

Escape the crowds of Venice and explore Chioggia’s charming canals on this small-group boat tour. Step aboard a typical Venetian ‘Topa’ boat and glide across the picturesque Canal Vena and Venetian lagoon. Navigate under historic bridges and through quaint passages that are only accessible by these compact vessels. This adventure is ideal for travelers who crave an authentic Venetian experience beyond the tourist throngs.

Leave the crowds of Venice behind with this island-hopping tour that takes in three of the most fascinating outposts in the lagoon. Board a water bus with your guide and head to Mazzorbo to visit its peaceful vineyard and monastery. Continue on to Burano, famous for its technicolor homes and traditional lace production. Follow your guide via water bus to the final stop, Murano, where you’ll delve into its long history of glassmaking.

Take a breather from the crowds and discover Venice’s quieter side with this unique tour far from the packed A-list sights. Join your guide for a walk through the city’s authentic neighborhoods and learn how locals live. Stroll through postcard-perfect squares and markets, peek into gem-like churches packed with art, and snap photos of quiet canals lined with colorful boats.