Top Venice Cultural Tours - page 2

Take a course on mask-making from a master artisan in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. See the traditional art of decorating a mask and see what goes into the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Then create your own masterpiece to create a special memory from your time in Venice.

Explore three of Venice's top islands in one day on board a traditional "bragozzo" boat. Leave the crowds in central Venice behind and cruise across the lagoon with your local skipper and small group, taking in views of the Floating City along the way. Enjoy free time to explore the glass workshops on Murano, snap photos of the colorful houses on Burano, and delve into Venetian history on Torcello.

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

Get to the famed glassblowing island of Murano while avoiding the crowds on a one-way private water taxi transfer. Have a chance to explore a 7th–century cathedral in Murano's historical center before visiting a glass factory. Here, you can learn about the skill required to blow glass by watching a demonstration, and you can also peruse showrooms and take advantage of discounts on glassware.

Delve into two of Venice’s most remarkable sights without the fast pace and set itinerary of a group tour with this private visit to the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. Bypass the long line with priority admission and head directly inside with your guide. Marvel at the glittering mosaics, then take in the sumptuous halls, historic prisons, and Bridge of Sighs in the palace.

Discover Venice through the eyes of a local on this intimate, small-group walking tour where you visit landmarks including St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and explore lesser-known squares like Campiello dei Squelini and San Polo. Learn about history, culture, and architecture as you explore the floating city on foot, finding hidden corners and tucked-away streets while hearing stories along the way.

Experience the soul of Venice in an exclusive 2-hour journey, featuring a 90-minute private walking tour of iconic highlights and mysterious hidden gems, followed by a 30-minute private Gondola ride. Want a deeper dive? You can also choose our extended option, which includes a full 2-hour private walking tour alongside the 30-minute private Gondola ride. Discover how this floating masterpiece was built on wooden piles through stories you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a seamless, private immersion into the history and magic of the Floating City.

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.

With this small-group tour, you can effortlessly check off Venice’s most iconic sight with ease—St. Mark’s Basilica. Choose from a variety of tours to match your preferences, then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Here, you can delve into its history and golden mosaics with your guide.

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.

Discover Venice's royal history on a guided tour, visiting landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark’s Cathedral. Skip-the-line entry saves time along the way, while guided tours offer fascinating insights into the lavish interiors and Byzantine mosaics. Conveniently, you can choose from different packages to suit your needs, including options like visiting St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace and the Bell Tower.

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.

No visit to Venice is complete without taking in the Doge’s Palace, but this Gothic masterpiece has vast sections that most visitors never see. With this tour, enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access behind the scenes to explore the palace’s secret archives, torture chambers, and attic prison cells with a guide.

Get an inside look into the centuries-old art of glassblowing with a factory tour on Murano Island, home to the world’s finest artisan glass. Tour the facilities at Colleoni Glass Factory and watch a master craftsman shape molten glass through a combination of heat, blowing and sculptural techniques. Visit the factory showroom to see beautiful finished works of art, and receive a special Murano glass souvenir to take home.

Discover Murano, just north of Venice, on a private tour of its charming streets and channels. Learn about Murano glass, which has been produced here for centuries and has traditionally been considered some of the most exquisite glass in the world. Visit a glass factory, and then have a little time to explore the islands on your own.

Discover three of the most beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon in just a few hours on a private tour aboard a typical Venetian motorboat. See where the world’s finest blown glass is made in Murano, visit the home of artisan lace makers and famous biscuits in Burano, and set foot on Venice’s oldest settlements in serene Torcello. Enjoy a customizable itinerary, hotel pickup, and the personalized attention of your private boat captain.

Avoid the crowds that fill Venice by joining this small-group tour. In the company of your guide and no more than six guests, explore the city after dark when it is at its least crowded. Visit the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs before enjoying exclusive access to the Saint Mark's Basilica: you'll enjoy a VIP experience after it has closed to all other visitors.

Discover the rich history of Venice’s longtime Jewish community with one of the few guides licensed to tour this area. You’ll visit the Jewish Ghetto/Ghetto Ebraico and go inside two of Venice’s most stunning synagogues, as well as several hidden gems and landmarks. Learn about the art and architecture of this special area as you hear stories and fascinating facts from your local guide.

The Jewish Ghetto is one of the most fascinating and historic neighborhoods in Venice. Learn the story behind this picturesque corner of the Cannaregio district, without spending hours on research, with this walking tour led by a guide trained by the Jewish Ghetto community and Rabbi. Spot hidden synagogues, admire medieval residences, and snap photos of charming narrow lanes and tiny bridges while you explore with your guide.

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.

Venice’s blockbuster attractions on St. Mark’s Square are among the most visited in Italy. With this tour, you can skip the long lines to enter Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace and enjoy a more intimate visit with a small group and guide. Avoid the worst of the crowds and take a deep dive into the impressive art and fascinating history of these religious and civic landmarks.

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.

Beat the midday crowds and heat with this Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour that includes VIP access before these two popular sights are open to the general public. Join your guide for a glimpse into Venice’s historic glory and learn about the city’s religious and civic importance at the height of its power. End on the basilica’s terraces for a panoramic view over St. Mark’s Square.

Make the most of your visit to the Doge’s Palace in Venice with skip-the-line access and a guide who reveals details you'd miss on your own. 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.