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Embark on a breathtaking cruise through the Venetian Lagoon to explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Witness live glass-blowing in Murano, stroll past Burano’s vibrant fishermen’s homes, and discover Torcello’s ancient charm. Guided by experts, this immersive experience offers insight into Venice’s origins and traditions. Admire the stunning scenery as you return, passing by St. Mark’s Basin. Ideal for lovers of history, art, and picturesque landscapes.

The Doge’s Palace is one of Venice’s premier sights, but the vast size of the palace and the long line to enter are daunting. With this guided tour, zip past the crowds with fast-track admission and cover the entire palace without feeling overwhelmed by the insights of your guide. Learn about this sumptuous building’s historic and cultural significance and admire its highlights.

Spend a delightful day in Venice with three best-selling. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the glorious St Mark’s Basilica, followed by a walking tour of the city’s quieter backstreets and historic treasures. Complete your day with an exciting motorboat cruise down palazzo-lined banks of the Grand Canal.

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.

Step back in time to the golden age of Italian opera with this guided tour of Venice’s Teatro La Fenice. Learn the history and legends of this decadent Baroque opera house, which was once the heart of Venetian high society and hosted performances by masterful maestros like Verdi, Rossini and Bellini.

Traveling with children can be challenging, especially when faced with long lines at top attractions. This specially tailored private guided tour for families offers a solution: skip-the-line access to the ever-popular Doge's Palace. Along the way, enjoy child-friendly games and activities, and a chance to also check of St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs.

Immerse yourself in one of Venice's most atmospheric areas—and discover several of its best-known sights, as well as its hidden highlights—on this private walking tour. With just your local guide for company, explore the narrow streets and historic squares of the San Polo area. Visit the lively Rialto Market and glimpse the iconic Rialto Bridge. Then, head into the extraordinary Frari Basilica to admire works by Renaissance masters Titian and Bellini.

Discover Venice’s local side—and head off the tourist trail—on this immersive, private tour. Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule, meet your guide at a convenient start point (or your hotel), and set off on foot. You’ll venture beyond the crowded areas, and will discover lesser-known treasures from quieter neighborhoods and backstreets to historic churches, gondola-making facilities, and more.

Beat the crowds and head straight to St Mark's Basilica's highlights on this group tour with skip-the-line entry. Let your guide lead the way, as they take you to the golden domes, mosaics, bronze horses, and more artistic and religious artifacts. Learn more than you could compared to exploring on your own, as your guide provides insightful commentary that goes beyond what you'll find in guidebooks.

On this private tour, you’ll visit the Accademia Galleries, one of the most important museums in Venice, and discover masterpieces from artists including Bellini, Tintoretto, and Canaletto with personalized insights from your guide. As you explore the collection, you’ll get an overview of Venice’s art history and discover treasures you might otherwise have missed. Afterward, follow your guide to the bohemian Dorsoduro area to see highlights including Campo Santa Margherita.

Even if you only have a short time to discover Venice, get a sense of the authentic city on this guided walking tour that pairs big-ticket attractions such as St. Mark’s Square and the “Pantheon of Venice” with less-visited sights like the house where the explorer Marco Polo lived and a historic opera theater. Enriching narratives help you discover the myths, history, and beliefs that have made the city what it is today.

Ensure your spot at the popular Interpreti Veneziani concert with this pre-booked ticket that also includes a visit to Venice's Music Museum. Learn about the legacy of Vivaldi, a Venetian composer who left a distinct mark on the canal city, and see string instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries in the Music Museum housed inside the San Maurizio Church. Listen later that evening as the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble performs works by such famous composers as Handel, Bach, and Mozart in nearby San Vidal Church.

Explore Venice’s two most iconic landmarks with an expert private guide, uncovering the history, legends, and artistic treasures hidden within St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. This experience provides a deep dive into the heart of the Venetian Republic, revealing the grandeur and political intrigue that shaped the city for centuries. Step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, where golden mosaics and opulent treasures, including the Pala d’Oro, reflect Venice’s powerful past. Then, enjoy the panoramic views from the Loggia dei Cavalli, where the famous bronze horses overlook Piazza San Marco. At the Doge’s Palace, walk through halls adorned with Renaissance masterpieces, learn about the city’s government, and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs—a poignant passage to the New Prisons. With personalized commentary and skip-the-line access, this private tour ensures a seamless, and unforgettable journey through Venice’s most treasured sites.

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.

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.

Discover the ancient Venetian art of glassblowing on a tour from Venice to the artistic island of Murano. It can be tricky to figure out how to get to the island, but you’ll ride a water taxi across the Venetian Lagoon with a guide to visit one of the oldest glassblowing factories Murano. Watch master glassblowers at work creating intricate designs using a historic furnace, and tour a glass exhibition not usually open to the public on this exclusive tour.

The Peggy Guggenheim Museum holds one of the top collections of modern art in Europe, but visiting the museum on your own can be overwhelming. With this private tour, explore the galleries with a guide to focus on the highlights and cover the collection in just an hour. Take in works by Picasso, Ernst, Magritte, Calder, and other 20th-century artists, plus stroll through the 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.

Leave the camerawork to a pro with this private tour photo shoot in Venice. Head home with 70 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 one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, but it is still home to some hidden gems that most tourists miss. This private guided tour allows you to discover them. Your guide will introduce you to the real soul of the city and share their insider's knowledge of the local culture while taking you to beautiful locations and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Get personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private tour of the Accademia Gallery in Venice. Stroll through the gallery in the company of an art historian guide for two hours; you'll see well-known works from Veronese, Titian, Giorgione, Bellini, and others.

Walking through the Peggy Guggenheim Collection on your own, the modern works can blur together without the context behind them. Join an art historian who connects the pieces, from Picasso and Dalí to Max Ernst and Miró, and fills in the story of Peggy Guggenheim herself. You meet at the museum and move at your group's pace, with the route shaped around what interests you.

Venice is a perfect city to explore on foot, and with this tour, you can get your bearings, learn about the city’s history, and tick off some of its main landmarks at the same time. Starting from St. Mark’s Square, the tour passes by Doge’s Palace, the House of Marco Polo, and St Mark’s Basilica, with fascinating stories from your guide throughout.

Maximize your time sightseeing in Venice with this group walking tour and gondola ride. Setting off in the morning, beat the daytime crowds before they descend on the city, as you follow your guide to Venice's highlights. Take in the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco, the Basilica of Saints John and Paul, and more. Then, watch the sights drift by from the water as you relax on a gondola.