Top Veneto Outdoor Activities - page 6

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 glassblowing demonstrations in Murano and traditional lace-making in Burano, plus enjoy time to explore at your leisure.

Venice is a maze of picturesque streets, bridges, and canals—so it can be know how best to explore. Get your bearings with a relaxing 20-minute guided walk through the picturesque San Marco district. Go beyond the guidebooks as a local guide shares insight into Venetian life, both past and present. Then, explore the famous canals in style with a traditional gondola ride through the city's waterways. Glide past elegant palazzos, snap photos from a vantage point on the water, and unwind as you travel.

Explore Verona the easy way on a private panoramic golf cart tour designed for comfort, great views, and effortless sightseeing. In around 1 hours, you’ll enjoy a relaxed ride with an English-speaking guide/driver, hearing engaging stories, local insights, and fun facts that bring the city’s Roman and medieval layers to life—without the stress of long walks or tight schedules. This experience is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, and anyone who wants a high-quality overview of Verona in a short time. You’ll pass some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, historic gates, and elegant streets, with short photo stops along the way and time to appreciate Verona’s atmosphere from a unique perspective. The tour is private, so it’s tailored to your pace, with a maximum of 4 guests per golf cart for a more personal, premium feel. You’ll start and finish in the city center, making it easy to continue exploring on your own after the tour.

Capture your trip to Venice during this private one, two, three, or four-hour photoshoot with a professional photographer. Let the city be your backdrop as you pose in front of iconic Venice locations—ideal for solo travelers, couples, or special events. Get between 20 and 50 final images (depending on the duration selected) in an online viewing gallery within two weeks.

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.

Glide under the iconic Bridge of Sighs on a sunset gondola ride through Venice’s quieter canals. With a traditional gondolier steering past ornate palaces and charming bridges, experience the city’s timeless romance from the water. Perfect for soaking in the beauty of the Floating City and capturing unforgettable photos along the way.

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. Travel by boat to reach Murano, known for glass-blowing, followed by Burano, known for lace and its brightly painted fishermen'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.

Sail through the romantic canals of Venice with this private gondola tour. See the city and its top landmarks from the water as a professional gondolier rows along the Grand Canal and minor canals. Experience this historic Venetian way of transportation while the gondola passes under bridges and alongside historic palazzos.

Departing from Porta Bra, this golf cart tour Verona follows Corso Nuovo past Porta Nuova and Porta Palio to Castelvecchio and the Arco dei Gavi. You pass Palazzo Bevilacqua and the church of Santi Apostoli before going under Porta Borsari. After crossing the Ponte della Vittoria, the route follows the Lungo Adige to the Rondella delle Boccare and Rondella della Baccola, two lesser-known medieval fortifications revealing a hidden layer of Verona’s defensive history. The route then climbs to Castello di San Pietro, offering panoramic views over the Adige, red rooftops and surrounding hills. Descending via Via Fontana di Sopra, you reach the Teatro Romano, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Italy, still used for open-air concerts. The tour continues past San Giovanni in Valle, San Giorgio di Braida and Porta Trento. The final stretch includes Ponte Garibaldi, the Duomo complex, Ponte Pietra, Sant’Anastasia, San Fermo Maggiore and returns to Piazza Bra.

Take a break from city sightseeing and discover Veneto’s countryside with this scenic e-bike excursion from Villafranca di Verona. Toss the map and join a guide for an exclusive ride that takes you to past picturesque castles and little-known medieval villages, where you can stop for an espresso or gelato. Learn about the area’s history and landmarks as you cycle down quiet rural roads and snap photos of the views.

Experience Venice like a Venetian by gliding through its historic canals on a private gondola ride. Departing near the iconic Rialto Bridge, this magical route takes you through hidden inner canals and along the Grand Canal, offering unique views you’d miss on foot. With space for up to five people, it’s the perfect way to marvel at sights like the renowned Rialto Bridge while savoring the tranquility of Venice’s waterways.

Join a morning or afternoon cruise from the port of Peschiera del Garda, an exclusive tour with aperitif. Cruise along the east coast of Lake Garda while the captain briefly shows you the main attractions you can admire from the boat. Cruise past the famous Jamaica Beach and Catullus Caves before docking at Sirmione. As soon as you reach Sirmione, take advantage of 2 hours to explore the historic city centre at your leisure After the city tour, enjoy a short stop for a swim – you can dive straight from the boat into the cool water before the return trip to Peschiera. On board you will also have a delicious aperitif included.

Combine your sightseeing in Venice with a gondola ride in one tour. Start off with a shared gondola ride through the city's smaller canals, then explore the famous Doge's Palace with a guide. Learn about the attraction's past and details you might otherwise miss, in addition to seeing other landmarks such as the Bridge of Sighs.

Cycle through the landscapes inland of Lake Garda past vineyards and olive trees and reward yourself at the end with wine tasting on this e-bike tour from Bardolino. Set out on e-bikes along a bike path through the countryside, stopping to take photos and admire the rustic views. Sample wines at a local cellar before returning to the lake. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants.

Discover the best of Venice by and by water on a combo walking and gondola tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow backstreets of the historic city center with a guide, learning the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic along the way. Explore highlights of St. Mark's Square and other landmarks like Santa Maria Formosa church and the Mercerie, and then hop into a classic Venetian gondola for a 30-minute ride through the city's captivating canals.

Escape the hustle and crowds of Venice for this slow tourism adventure. Explore the city's lagoons through ghebi and sandbanks to visit islands that are only accessible by kayak. Admire the deserted islands while watching egrets and herons in their natural habitat. Visit, the home of Venetian rowing at the Rowing Association Vogaepara to learn about gondola techniques. Finish at the Isola Torcello to discover the history of Venetian settlement.

Venice is home to over 100 islands, but many people stick to the main sights. Explore lesser-known islands in the Venetian archipelago during this private half-day tour to Burano and Murano. Travel across the lagoon by private motorboat, enjoying stunning waterside views. See Burano’s colorful fishermen's cottages during a guided walking tour, then stop in Murano for a live glass-blowing demonstration.

Immerse yourself in 16th-century Vicenza, when the most influential architect in history transformed its face and the very way of conceiving architecture. The Palladian Villa Owners Network has designed and refined this experience, reflecting our vision of heritage tourism: when we go on vacation, we ourselves love freedom, yet we need a range of quality services to fully appreciate the place. In general, amidst the current flood of information available, we always seek quality over quantity. Obviously, also seeking the opportunity for a friendly approach and a pleasant human and cultural exchange. Vicenza will thus present itself to you at its full splendor, like a unique gem in every corner. In the "inclusions" section (please read it), you can see our meticulous attention to detail and the reasons why this is absolutely considered the first experience in Vicenza. The tour concludes with a little but exclusive palladian surprise. Looking forward to helping you appreciate our beautiful city!

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.

Discover the sights and secrets of Venice on a private 3.5-hour tour. After a stroll around Piazza San Marco, enjoy guided visits to Doge Palace and San Marco’s Basilica. Cap of your authentic Venetian adventure with a gondola ride down the canals. The half-day excursion is also a great opportunity to orient yourself to the city for future independent exploring.

The Italian Dolomites is a staggering mountain range that changes its hues with the shifting seasons. Weaving through the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys and up to the Pordoi pass, the iconic scenery is a 'must' for nature lovers and photographers alike. Your adventure begins as you travel by coach into the heart of the Dolomites. The exact itinerary varies depending on your point of departure, but all routes include a scenic drive through the Fiemme Valley and Fassa Valley with photo stops, as well as the spectacular 27 hairpin bend road to the Pordoi Pass reaching an altitude of 2240m. Here, you can indulge in a leisurely lunch break while drinking in the surrounding natural beauty. Then, seize the opportunity to take an optional cable car ride (payable locally) up to a dizzy height of 2950m, offering unparalleled views. The tour also includes a stop in one of the charming South Tirolean Villages, where you can find out more about the traditions and language of the Ladino people.

Discover Venice on a premium self-guided audio walking tour, designed as a scenic loop of around 2 hours starting in San Marco. Your experience begins at our partner agency, where you are personally welcomed. We explain the itinerary, answer your questions, ensure the audio guide works on your smartphone, and accompany you on a short orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square before you continue independently. The route includes 36 carefully curated audio points, combining iconic landmarks, hidden stories, political history and daily Venetian life. You explore St. Mark’s Square, its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, historic cafés before experiencing an authentic Grand Canal gondola traghetto crossing, just as Venetians do (paid on site). If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is also included. The walk then continues through Dorsoduro, home to Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana and atmospheric streets to St. Mark’s Square.

Spend a day soaking up the scenery surrounding one of Italy's most popular lakes. Passing olive groves, cypresses and grand villas, stopping off at pastel-hued towns and enjoying a short boat trip along the way. The northern shores of Lake Garda offer dramatic mountains rising behind pretty lakeside villages such as Limone and Malcesine. Your first stop will be Sirmione, often hailed as the lake's most beautiful village. Here, you'll have an hour to soak up its charm before the journey to Limone. Spread around a bay with an exceptionally mild climate, it's undoubtedly one of the most scenic spots along the lake. The town is a gem, full of character and pretty views. Next, we’ll take a scenic boat trip from Limone to Malcesine, our last stop, an impressive medieval village crowned by a castle. You'll have an hour or so here to explore the maze of narrow streets and absorb its history.

Experience Venice from the water on this exciting kayak experience, perfect for families with children over the age of five and groups keen to explore the city from a unique point of view. You’ll receive basic training, a safety briefing and all necessary equipment at a historic rowing club before paddling your way through the canals. Along the way, hear about sports in the city and local culture and history.