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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.

Cruise Venice's legendary canals on this private sightseeing boat tour with a bonus gondola ride. The city’s maze-like alleys and crowded bridges can turn your trip into an exhausting experience. This private boat tour covers all the highlights from the water, stopping at landmarks such as the Frari Chapel, Piazza San Marco, and colourful Rialto Market, and ends on a high with an authentic gondola ride.

Explore the romantic canals of Venice the way that locals have for centuries on a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Climb aboard one of the ornate carved vessels and settle into your seat as a professional gondolier navigates past ancient palazzos, under footbridges and through scenes of daily life in the captivating city-on-the-sea. It’s a quintessential Venetian experience not to be missed!

Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes, and iconic architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica on a guided tour of the cathedral, with admission included. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, and then get access to either the Terrace and Museum of St. Mark’s Basilica, or the Pala d’Oro, if you've upgraded your package.

Embark on a scenic cruise through the northern Venetian Lagoon, escaping the typical tourist paths. Explore the art of glassblowing in Murano as you visit master glassmakers in their studios. Watch a live demonstration to see how these fragile works of art come to life, and get the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind Made in Italy masterpieces. Enjoy this unique experience with an expert guide and a comfortable boat ride offering stunning views of Venice and its surroundings.

Waiting in long ticket lines can be tiring—especially if it’s at one of Venice’s most visited attractions—St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco). Save yourself the trouble by choosing this prebooked entry ticket with handy priority access. With your guide and group, head straight inside to discover the historic building's magnificent architecture, and as you explore, learn about its storied past.

Escape the crowds in St. Mark's Square and visit three of the top islands in the Venetian lagoon in a single day. Save hours with private boat transportation and stop in Murano for a glassblowing demonstration before continuing on Torcello, Venice's oldest inhabited island. End with a stroll on the island of Burano to snap photos of its candy-colored houses and browse the traditional lace shops.

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.

Beat the long lines at Venice's Doge’s Palace with a guided tour that includes skip-the-line admission. Admire its stunning gold staircases, masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, and unique Byzantine and Oriental architecture while listening to expert commentary through personal headsets. Choose the full experience or the "St Mark's Essentials" option for a tailored visit. Skip-the-line ticket is included with all options.

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.

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.

No visit to Venice is complete without a ride down its atmospheric canals on board a traditional gondola, but finding a gondola available can be a challenge when the city is crowded with tourists. With this pre-booked gondola ride, your boat will be waiting for you at the time you choose just steps from St. Mark’s Square for a 30-minute ride along the prettiest canals in the historic center.

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.

Experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room with the performers and soak up the drama of epics such as “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto” in a truly intimate, immersive environment.

Soak up the seductive atmosphere of Venice at dusk on this sunset Jazz cruise. Sail out of San Marco bay while the setting sun illuminates the city, past the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and down the Canale della Giudecca while sipping a glass of spritz or prosecco and listening to the gentle jazz sounds of a tenor saxophone .

Explore Venice’s rich history and art on this private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Skip the lines to admire the Basilica’s stunning mosaics, the Pala d’Oro, and the Horses Loggia, then delve into the Doge’s Palace to see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto, the Doge’s Apartments, and the Bridge of Sighs. With a professional art historian guide, this tour offers an in-depth look at Venice’s most iconic landmarks.

Nothing quite says Venice like a gondola ride through the Floating City’s famed canals. But this private tour goes the extra mile with a serenaded experience. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to three passengers, so it’s the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.

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.

Hear Antonio Vivaldi’s magnificent ‘Four Seasons’ performed by Venice’s acclaimed I Musici Veneziani. The 1.5-hour show will whisk you back to 18th-century Venice, with performers dressed in traditional Venetian costumes and a spectacular setting in the exclusive Salone Capitolare at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro.

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Instead of visiting the typical tourist bars, get an insider’s perspective on where the locals drink and dine in the city, sampling an array of Veneto specialties. Fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines are all on the list.

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.

Immortalize your time in Venice with a private photoshoot experience. Head to some of the city’s most impressive landmarks such as Piazza San Marco and Palazzo Ducale, and see the sights from the water on a 30-minute gondola ride as your professional photographer captures monuments and memories for you to cherish.

Take a scenic one-way cruise from Venice to Padua, stopping along the way to visit Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera. Admire the views from the window of the Burchiello boat as you float along the river to three villas: Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari, aka ‘La Malcontenta.’ You’ll also stop in Oriago to buy lunch or explore on your own.

Get a new perspective on Venice—and enjoy a romantic way to travel—on this small-group sunset cruise. Traveling aboard aboard a traditional Venetian boat, soak up the glorious sights of St. Mark’s Basin and the Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset, and spot cathedral and palazzos from the water's edge. Pop open a half-bottle of prosecco to complete the experience.