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Murano Island Glassblowing Show - Made in Italy Art & Walk

Cross off three must-do experiences in Venice on this tour: A gondola ride down the famous canals, a skip-the-line tour of St. Mark's Basilica, and a guided tour through the Doge's Palace. Discover golden mosaics, learn about Venetian history, and see why Venice was one of the great European maritime powers. And, instead of haggling with vendors, relax on a prebooked classic gondola boat ride.

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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 and visit the Gondola Gallery to learn about gondola craftsmanship and enjoy a virtual gondola experience.

City Center Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Experience

City Center Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Experience

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Venice Tour: Skip-Line St Mark’s & Gondola Ride

Venice Tour: Skip-Line St Mark’s & Gondola Ride

Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Transfer from Fusina Cruise Terminal to Venice city center

35 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice airport VCE to Mestre hotels OR VICEVERSA

40 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer

1 hourFree Cancellation

Discover a side of Venice many tourists never see on this real secret Venice walking tour. Join your Venetian guide for a stroll through authentic local neighborhoods and past captivating hidden gems. Delve into the history and lore of the Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, and San Polo districts, stopping to admire its quiet canals and tiny artisan workshops that still make traditional handicrafts.

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

Get an inside peek into the world-famous glassblowing factories of Murano with this small-group tour. From central Venice, ride a water taxi across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano. Watch a glassmaking demonstration by a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Finally, attend your choice of hands-on workshop to create a take-home piece of jewelry or mosaic using authentic Murano glass.

Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

1 hour to 2 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Skip the crowds and uncover Venice’s hidden corners on this unique walking tour. Wander through the ancient heart of the city—from Campo Santa Maria Formosa’s baroque church to the Rialto Bridge area—while your guide reveals secrets of Casanova, Marco Polo, and treasures from Constantinople. Sip a spritz like a true Venetian, and step inside The Yard of Venice Gallery to see a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and experience a virtual reality ride along the Grand Canal. Upgrade to end your tour with an optional shared gondola ride, and experience the city from a vantage point on the water.

San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

Experience Venice from a different perspective on a guided boat tour of the Venetian Lagoon, including stops at Murano and Burano islands. Murano boasts a centuries-old glassmaking tradition, where you can watch a glass artisan at work inside a factory. Conclude your tour with vibrant Burano, known for its colorful houses and local sweets. Optionally, visit Torcello or enjoy an Italian happy hour.

Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Hiring a gondola on the fly in Venice can be stressful. Take the guesswork out of your experience on this pre-booked shared gondola ride that takes you through the most picturesque canals and beneath the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Kick off your ride with a brief explanation of the history and design of Venetian gondolas, then glide through the city to enjoy views of its sumptuous palaces from the water. Upgrade to visit Casanova's Palace, Ca’Rezzonico.

Crafted Gondola Ride under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

St Mark’s Basilica small-group guided tour with optional Gondola

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Venice with a small-group tour that dives into the city’s history, culture, and iconic landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. With your guide leading the way, skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and step inside these stunning sites to uncover their fascinating stories. Wander through St. Mark's Square, cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, and hear tales of Casanova while visiting the Old and New Prisons—then marvel at the grandeur of the Correr Museum, once home to Napoleon and the King of Italy.

Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

3 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets & Optional Gondola

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the quieter, off-the-beaten-track side of Venice that most travelers miss during this private motorboat cruise. Skip the crowded public ferries and enjoy a bespoke ride through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, and the Jewish Ghetto. Highlights include Arsenale shipyard, a gondola workshop, and a cruise underneath Rialto Bridge.

Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals

I Musici Veneziani Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Tenor arias

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Cruise along Venice's most famous waterway with a private, 1-hour boat tour of the Grand Canal, followed by a trip across the Venetian Lagoon to the renowned glass-blowing island of Murano. Zip alongside magnificent palazzos and soak up the quiet charm of smaller canals as your driver relates the legends and history of 'the floating city.' In Murano, watch master glassblowers at a factory workshop and admire intricate finished pieces at the showroom.

Private Grand Canal Boat Tour and Murano Glass Experience

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.

Private Murano and Burano VIP Venice Boat Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Gondola Ride

Many visitors to Venice never explore beyond the Grand Canal, but the outlying islands of Burano, Murano, and Torcello are home to traditional crafts, fascinating history, and striking scenery. With this tour, visit all three by setting sail from the train station or Riva degli Schiavoni near St. Mark’s Square. See a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, learn about traditional lace on Burano, and see where the first lagoon settlements were located on Torcello.

Full-day Boat Tour of Venice Islands from St Mark’s Square

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

Ashley_W, Sep 2026

Best Food Tour!!

It just happened that our tour ended up being a private tour, which was awesome. Ricky was THE best, we had a great time, he was so knowledge and friendly and we had the best conversation!! Everything from the stops (we were stuffed through dinner) to the foods we tried and drinks had was awesome. Highly recommend!!!

Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

Jerry_C, Sep 2026

Sailing, sunset and jazz - oh my!

What a fun experience! The catamaran is large and spacious, the scenery is the lagoon of Venice, the entertainment was a great jazz saxophonist playing with a great sound track, and the bar served generous-portions - what more can you want. Well, there’s perfect weather - which we were blessed with and someone to share the experience with - check! I loved the experience and recommend it.

Private Photoshoot on Personal Gondola in Venice

Kellen_V, Aug 2026

Could not recommend more highly

Our photo shoot was absolutely amazing. Marínela was timely, communicative and professional. She was easy to communicate with in the days before and during our shoot gave clear directions providing us with inspiration for our photos including framing, poses, lighting. When things went slightly awry she was patient and helpful, ensuring we got everything we wanted; including a proposal surrounded by our family. Could not recommend enough.

Venice: Marco Polo Airport Private Transfer to Hotel by Car& Boat

Ana_T, Aug 2026

Highly recommend! Worth it.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You are greeted with a driver, clean van, plenty of room for suitcases. Then you get on a boat - think classic Venice wood boat that is the staple! And they drop you off near your hotel. It makes arrival so smooth and not having to deal with lugging suitcases to the ferry and around Venice bridges.

Venice Off the Beaten Path – Private Walking Tour

Teresa_B, Aug 2026

Meet Nadia and Fall in Love with Venice

Lovely. Perfect. Nadia opens her heart to the visitors of her home, Venice. She listened carefully to what my husband and I wanted in the walking tour which was to see and experience aspects of Venice that would help us plan future trips with our family. She tailored our time together and showed us places we’d not ever seen on our own. We fell in love with Venice and gained a truly lovely Friend in Venice.

Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat

JimandRobin_H, Jul 2026

Phenomenal trip

We were in Venice for four days before we did this trip. This was the highlight of our week. Our guide was phenomenal! We did extensive waterways clear up into the northern area out to the sea and back and around 2 Saint Marks Square. The boat was very quiet and the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend highly pursuing this tour.

Venice by Night Catamaran Cruise

Brian_S, Jul 2026

Expected A Party - Surprisingly Relaxing and Vibey

If you’re looking for a unique way to experience Venice at night, this is it. We booked the 10:00 PM Venice by Night Catamaran Cruise, and it turned out to be one of the most magical evenings of our trip. Seeing Venice illuminated from the water with a warm summer breeze was unforgettable. The DJ played a fantastic mix of music throughout the cruise, and the live saxophone performance added an extra layer of atmosphere that made the whole experience feel special. While we expected the late sailing to be a bit more of a party, it was actually much more relaxed than we anticipated. The boat wasn’t overly crowded, which created a surprisingly romantic vibe instead. I’m sure the experience changes based on size of the group. We enjoyed cocktails, danced barefoot, and simply soaked in the incredible views of Venice at night. I would definitely book this experience again.

Catamaran Spritz Tour

Brent_P, Jul 2026

An Absokute Dream!

The spritz tour was an absolutely amazing experience! After a day of walking the city and fighting the crowds, floating around the lagoon with a drink in my was a beautiful way to see the city in a very comfortable and relaxing way. The staff were attentive and friendly and the catamaran had ample space for everyone to enjoy themselves without feeling cramped. My whole family agreed that it was a very worthwhile experience that we would happily do again!

Venice Private Boat Tour Murano & Burano

Sheila_G, Oct 2025

Lovely day in Murano & Burano

This was a wonderful day trip. Through Top Venice, we did an ad on to include the Grand Canal tour, so the whole tour was about six hours. Our tour guide, Monika, was fabulous. While traveling down the grand Canal, she shared interesting tidbits about the palaces and their current/former occupants. In Murano we saw beautiful glass-making and enjoyed the showroom and gift shop. The jewel of our tour was getting spending time in Burano. The quaint village was a pleasure to stroll through and enjoy lunch and a gelato..

Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

Ric_L, Sep 2025

Magical experience with the lights twinkling on the evening water

It was so special. Imagine only two other gondolas seen in our time because so many people did not show as there was a light sprinkle of rain. The experience was magical seeing people turning their lights on as the day turned to evening. My wife and I loved all of it.