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Experience authentic Venice on a private walking tour with a local guide who contacts you beforehand to tailor the itinerary. Skip mainstream spots and discover hidden gems, including monument exteriors and museums if desired. Get recommendations and insider knowledge to make the most of your trip. Your guide can meet you at your accommodation for convenience, ensuring a unique and personal experience of this historic city.

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.

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.

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

Discover Venice on a small-group walking tour starting in the lively Dorsoduro district. Visit landmarks such as Basilica dei Frari, home to Renaissance art and Titian's tomb, then explore iconic sites including Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. Learn about Venice’s rich history and hidden corners from a resident guide, with the option to upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience.

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating itinerary to live the city from a different perspective: the water! Through this experience you will explore the entire city in just 1 hour, immersed in a magic 100% Venetian atmosphere! Please note: pictures are for illustration purposes only and to present the experience in its entirety. The boat is a private deluxe water taxi. A specific boat cannot be granted, since it is upon availability. For any inquiry or customization, feel free to contact us.

Delve into the lesser-explored corners of Venice with a small-group walking tour through the Cannaregio district and the historic Jewish Ghetto. Gain insights into the city's fascinating Jewish heritage as your guide highlights significant landmarks along the way, such as the Deportation Memorial. A visit to a synagogue is also included for a deeper understanding.

Experience the magic of Venice on a half-day walking tour filled with history and beauty. Start at Piazza San Marco, exploring St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access. Wander to the Rialto Bridge for stunning Grand Canal views and discover hidden treasures like the spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, all while your guide brings the stories of Venice to life.

Make the most of your visit to Venice on a private guided tour tailored to your preferences and interests. Discover famous sights such as St Mark's Square and hidden gems, learning stories of Venice's history and culture. Enjoy a private gondola ride through Venetian canals and convenient hotel pickup for longer tours.

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.

Maximize your sightseeing time on your Venice vacation with this private walking tour, and orient yourself around the city's historical attractions, canal-lined neighborhoods, and sights. As it’s a private tour, the focus is on your interests, but typical itineraries include pass-by stops at top Venice attractions such as the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Fish Market, the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, La Fenice Theater, and more.

Verona and Lake Garda are two of northern Italy's most attractive highlights, but visiting both from Venice without a car can be challenging. This full-day guided tour takes care of all the logistics, including transportation, a walking tour of Verona, free time in Sirmione, and a cruise on Lake Garda.

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.

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.

Pay homage to the golden age of Venice with a night at the opera. Enjoy the exciting "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the orchestra and singers of I Musici Veneziani. The show takes you through four violin concertos that are inspired by a different season of the year.

See Venice’s tucked-away places as well as don’t-miss monuments on this walking tour. Your guide shares unusual stops not typically found on the tourist path, starting in Dorsoduro, the university district. Learn about the city’s history at sites like the Rialto Bridge and Marco Polo’s home, then meander through Campo San Giovanni e Paolo up to Piazza San Marco. Opt for a small group or upgrade to a private tour.

Explore Venice on a 2-hour guided walking tour designed for kids and families! Starting at San Zaccaria, journey through the iconic St. Mark's Square, Campo San Bartolomeo, and the bustling Rialto District. With a local, family-friendly guide, children enjoy interactive games, treasure hunts, and stories that bring Venice’s history to life. Tailored learning tools like pop-up books and trivia make this an engaging adventure. Choose a private or small group tour for an unforgettable family experience.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.

No trip to Venice is complete without visiting some of the most notable islands in the Venetian Lagoon—particularly those that are renowned for their handicrafts. This cruise visits two in just half a day. Begin at Murano, where you can watch a thrilling glass-blowing demonstration, before transferring to Burano, known for its tradition of lace-making.

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.