Top Venice Day Trips - page 5

Prosecco wine and food feast in family osteria

It’s easy to get swept away in the romance and bustle of Venice, but if you’re on a tight schedule, you need some structure. That’s exactly what this Venice in a day tour offers—walk the streets of Venice like a local, and see the city from unique perspectives that other tours don’t manage to find. Stumble across hidden gems while you search for the iconic sites that brought you here, and take a boat ride on the Grand Canal.

from $166

Venice in a Day: Private Tour with Expert Local Guide

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,191

Prosecco Hills Wine and Cheese Gourmet Discovery

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Escape the crowds and discover the Venice Lagoon aboard a fascinating vintage boat, designed for travelers who want to experience Venice in a more authentic and sustainable way. This slow travel experience will take you through some of the lagoon's most striking islands – Murano, Burano, Torcello, San Francesco del Deserto and Sant'Erasmo – with a flexible and customizable itinerary, adapted to your pace. Relax on a beautifully restored vintage boat, equipped with a awning and comfortable cushions, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the lagoon and exploring hidden and less touristy corners in the company of a local Guide. This is not a typical sightseeing tour, but a unique and intimate experience that will allow you to get in touch with the local culture and landscape. After Reservation, please contact us directly in order to customize every detail of your experience.

from $166

5h Private Venetian Lagoon Boat Experience with Local Guide

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5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $441

Venture into the Venetian Lagoon on a boat trip that checks off the beautiful islands of Murano and Burano. Instead of using crowded public ferries, travel on a traditional wooden boat for a more relaxed experience. Then, go beyond sightseeing from the water with a visit to a Murano to see a glassblowing workshop, followed by free time to explore Burano’s colorful streets and lace-making heritage.

Murano & Burano: Venice Lagoon Cruise on a Traditional Boat

Trade the beach for an unforgettable afternoon exploring Murano and Burano in the Venetian Lagoon. Board a covered motorboat and enjoy a scenic ride with insights from a multilingual guide. Witness a glassblowing demonstration in Murano or explore the island at your leisure. Continue to colorful Burano, famous for its vibrant houses and exquisite handmade lace. Snap stunning photos and soak in the island charm. Strict timing ensures a smooth experience—grab your cap, and let the adventure begin!

from $82

Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $30

FullDay tour to Murano & Burano with panoramic view over St. Mark

Venice Islands Tour Murano Burano Torcello

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $38

Enjoy a mini cruise to San Marco, where you will stop briefly to board other passengers. Later sailors to Murano. Here you will witness a demonstration by a master glassmaker, admiring the craftsmen’s mastery in creating glass works of art. After this experience you will have free time to walk around the island, soaking up its unique atmosphere. (total time on the sun about 1h) The journey will continue to Burano, a picturesque island famous for its lace and brightly coloured houses. You will have about an hour of time. If you want, with our ticket you can enter the lace museum for free (to ask the Guide). The tour ends in San Marco - Pontile Cornoldi, at about 15:30, where you can enjoy free time in Venice The shuttles to return to Punta Sabbioni leave from the arrival point at 16:45 or 18:00, giving you the flexibility to choose the time most convenient for you.

from Punta Sabbioni: Murano and Burano + Venice in the afternoon

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $36

Experience the traditional artisan crafts and quieter atmosphere of Venice’s lagoon islands with this boat tour to Burano, Murano, and Torcello. Set sail from Punta Sabbioni and cross the lagoon past central Venice to the outlying islands. Enjoy free time at each stop to take in a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, Burano’s postcard-perfect colorful houses, and ancient lagoon settlements on Torcello.

Full-day excursion to Murano Burano and Torcello from Jesolo - Punta Sabbioni

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $36

Explore two Venetian islands seamlessly on a day trip that includes pickup from Santa Lucia station—perfect if you're arriving by train. Cruise through Venice Lagoon while your guide shares stories of local heritage that you’d miss if exploring alone. Visit Murano and witness master glassblowers at work, stroll the lacquer-bright lanes of Burano, and enjoy free time on each island to explore at your own pace.

Murano, Burano and Venice Boat Tour from Venice Train Station

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7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $39

Embark on a journey from Venice to Salzburg with your very own local guide during this private tour. Set off on your personalized adventure, beginning with a visit to San Daniele. Take in the sights of the town center and treat yourself to cold draught beer accompanied by some delectable ham before embarking on the scenic route to Carinthia, Austria and making a stop in Gmund to explore its medieval castle.

Private Transfer from Venice to Salzburg with Scenic Alpine Stops

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,429

Semi-Private Verona & Lake Garda Tour from Venice & Treviso

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $225

Your adventure begins with a smooth departure from Mestre. In Verona, immerse yourself in the city’s rich history: visit Juliet’s famous House, admire the impressive Arena di Verona, and stroll through charming medieval streets. Upon arriving in Sirmione, you’ll discover its unique beauty and historical charm. Enjoy a private boat tour around the picturesque peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Garda. With your captain navigating, take in stunning views of the Scaliger Castle, the elegant lakeside villas, and the natural scenery. You will also sail past the Grottoes of Catullus, ancient Roman ruins overlooking the water. After the boat tour, enjoy some free time to explore Sirmione at your own pace—wander its quaint streets, browse local shops, or relax by the lake. At the end of your visit, you will board the coach again for a comfortable return to the original departure point.

From Venice: Verona, Sirmione & Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $104

Swap Venice for the Veneto countryside, and explore the region dubbed the Prosecco Hills. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hills are home to prestigious wineries that can seem off-limits to everyday travelers without knowledge of the area or the language. This day trip takes away the barriers with prebooked visits to two wineries where tastings of prosecco, salami, and cheese await. Round-trip train tickets and a light lunch are also covered.

Adventure in the Prosecco Hills

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Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice's Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge and visit the Church of San Zaccaria, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge's Palace. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town Highlights Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more. 3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Rialto Bridge Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Church of San Zaccaria. 6-hour: Old Town, Rialto, Contarini Palace & Doge's Palace Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Doge's Palace, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.

from $166

Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $200

Maximize your time in Italy, and visit the city of Rome in just a day. This carefully honed day trip from Venice includes round-trip transportation by high-speed train and a private tour guided by a local in Rome. You’ll check off sights of many top Rome attractions such as the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and St. Peter’s Square, and have free time (plus insider tips) for shopping and eating in the capital.

Rome Private Day Trip from Venice by High Speed Train

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $536

Discover the beauty of the Dolomites in winter months on this private Day tour from Venice! Travel in comfort by Mercedes minivan and enjoy the narration of our expert Dolomites driver/tour escort In winter we offer two itineraries : Option 1 - Cortina and Tre Cime di Lavaredo by snowmobile ( subject to snow and to weather conditions ) Option 2 - Cortina, Lake Braies, San Candido or Mountain Pelmo Elmo reachable by cable car – enjoy stupendous views from the mountain hut atop the mountain. During Christhmas time enjoy also the typical Christhmas markets in Cortina and San Candido. You can decide your preferred itinerary even on the day of the tour with your expert driver/tour escort.

Private Dolomites Winter Day Tour from Venice

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $628

Venice Wheelchair-Accessible Private Tour

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2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $183

Questo Tour Enogastronomico è pensato per chi vuole scoprire le meraviglie delle colline di Conegliano Valdobbiadene, patrimonio Unesco dal 2019. Solo aziende a conduzione familiare. La prima tappa del tour sarà all'aperto dove sarete guidati nella degustazione di Prosecco DOCG che saranno accompagnati da salumi e formaggi. Sarà poi l'ora del pranzo dove verranno serviti antipasti, primo, secondo, acqua e caffè in una splendida Osteria con favolosa vista sulle colline. Dopo aver esplorato le meraviglie delle colline patrimonio Unesco ci sposteremo nella seconda cantina, una piccolissima realtà a conduzione familiare, dove vivremo l'esperienza di una degustazione tecnica di Prosecco di altissima qualità prodotti utilizzando i vitigni originali. È previsto anche un piccolo pranzo pensato appositamente per voi in una taverna locale dalla quale potrete godere di un panorama mozzafiato. Il tour inizierà e terminerà da Treviso, Conegliano o Piazzale Roma Venezia.

All inclusive Private Prosecco Hills Tour - 2 Wineries and Lunch.

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6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $226

Florence’s Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi) are home to masterpieces by Botticelli, Giotto, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and so many more—not to mention being an architectural marvel in their own right. Discover them from Florence faster than you could by road on this convenient package by high-speed train. Timed tickets ensure entry, while a multilingual audio app with 3D map helps you navigate the vast gallery, leaving time free to explore independently.

Florence & Uffizi Gallery Ticket: Day-Trip from Venice by Train

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14 hours

from $225

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows and traditional Jewish shops. We will be able to stop and drink an excellent espresso in the small coffee shop in the city that has been using the same recipe for almost a century. We can then head towards the beating heart of Venice in the San Polo and San Marco districts. We will not fail to cross the Rialto Bridge and take a tour of the Rialto Market. We will visit a "hidden place" from which to appreciate a completely exclusive view of the Grand Canal. For lunch, an ancient bacaro hides among the narrow and intricate calli of Venice where you can enjoy excellent traditional Venetian cicchetti. We will reach Piazza San Marco, surrounded by its main buildings and we will arrive at the Bridge of Sighs; finally you can visit the Basilica of San Marco (not included). Afterwards, we will take the ferry boat to reach the rail station.

Live Venice as a local departing from Padua

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7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $155

Discover the unspoiled beauty of the Italian Alps with this private day trip to the Dolomites from Venice. Leave the crowds and the city behind as you ride in a luxurious Mercedes E-class vehicle through alpine lakes and mountains like Cortina d'Ampezzo, Mount Civetta, and Mount Pelmo. Customize the itinerary to suit your interests for a memorable day among the spectacular UNESCO-listed range.

Private Dolomites Day Trip from Venice by Mercedes Class e Lux

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8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $2,263

Venice’s “vaporetto” water buses are a unique way to get around the islands, but their slow pace and frequent stops can eat into your sightseeing time. With this tour, zip between the islands by water taxi and to fit in guided visits to three of the most fascinating in a single day. Explore the Murano’s glassblowing workshops, snap photos of Burano’s colorful houses, and learn about Venetian history on Torcello.

FriendInVenice Murano Burano Torcello Private Tour By Luxury Boat

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6 hours 7 minutesFree Cancellation

from $1,381

Leave Venice behind for the day and discover another side of northern Italy as you explore the Dolomite Mountains and the upscale ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo on this convenient round-trip tour. You’ll see picturesque alpine landscapes and explore highlights including Lake Misurina and Pieve di Cadore along the way, with free time to stop for coffee or lunch at your own expense in between the sightseeing.

Full Day Tour Cortina & Dolomites

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $441

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Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Tara_C, Apr 2026

Wonderful trip

Rita the guide was brilliant. She told us lots of stories through history and explained the hidden meanings in the frescos, mosaics, paintings and sculpture. The trip was made memorable due to the small number in the group. We were lucky it was a quiet day, very few visitors which meant we could view everything with ease. Great trip. See you next time!

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

Thomas_S, Apr 2026

Hidden Venice

Our guide, Michaela, was outstanding. Haven’t enjoyed a guided tour that much in a long time. Lots of information provided in an easy, structured manner. We learned so much about Venetian life, history, and the hidden places that make the city so charming. Great experience.

Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Patricia_B, Apr 2026

Time flies when you are having fun! Be flexible, but arrive with a plan in mind.

As it is a private tour, you can set the agenda and pace within the tour’s time limits, of course. It is helpful to know in advance how you would like to spend your time, whether visiting the church, watching a glass demonstration, shopping, or eating, as time passes very quickly. Please note there is no reminder about dress requirements when visiting churches, so it is best to come prepared. Remember to cover your knees and shoulders if you wish to visit religious sites.

Prosecco Hills Tour with Wine, Spritz and Asolo from Venice

Linda_A, Apr 2026

The most beautiful countryside in the Veneto region!

This was the most beautiful tour! To start with, Luca, our driver, was absolutely the most pleasant, accommodating, and knowledgeable guide! From the moment he met us at the meeting place to the very end of the tour, he was beyond wonderful! The sights along the way from Venice were breathtaking. I kept telling my family that I felt like I was walking into a storybook! It was beautiful! The winery stop was amazing! Laura, our prosecco specialist and property manager was magnificent. She presented us with an education about how the prosecco is made and was so gracious in serving us our four different types of prosecco along with meat and cheese plates that were exquisite! Next stop was the village of Asolo. Such a quaint and welcoming village. The spritz' were abundant and some unique. I actually had a spritz that was made from artichokes! It was delicious. Overall, I would tell anyone who is visiting Venice to book this tour. You won't be disappointed! (and if you get Luca as your guide you will be well taken care of !)

Dolomites Day Trip from Venice: Scenic Mountain Escape

Christian_S, Apr 2026

Beautiful Adventure

Terrific trip north of Venice, up into the Dolomites. Simone was our Guide; outstanding in every way. Simone provided a running commentary throughout our trip, providing Italian history, geography and food info. It rained some later in the day, but the beauty of the mountains and the small towns was incredible!

A Sparkling Day in the Prosecco Hills from Venice

Jenna_W, Apr 2026

Our Prosecco tour and...

Our Prosecco tour and winery experience was absolutely amazing and easily one of the highlights of our trip. The scenery, the wine, and the overall atmosphere were just incredible—but what really made it special were the people. A quick heads up for future guests: the 9:00 AM start time means you should already be on the train at that time, not just arriving. We misunderstood this and ended up missing our train, but thankfully Julia and Carlo went above and beyond to help us rejoin the tour without missing too much. Their kindness and flexibility truly turned what could have been a stressful situation into something we could laugh about. Beyond their amazing hospitality, we were treated to an unbelievable meal at their family-owned restaurant. The amount of food was incredibly generous, and every dish was absolutely delicious—truly out of this world. Between the stunning wineries, the warm and welcoming hosts, and the unforgettable food and wine, this experience is one we would highly recommend to anyone visiting the region.

Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access

Albert_C, Apr 2026

Great way to efficiently see 2 main sites in Venice, learn some history, and do it all in 2.5-3.0 hours

Tour guide (very nice lady) provided interesting insights without overwhelming the guests. Kept the tour moving, hitting the highlights, without overdoing it. My family was very happy with the tour. You could spend all day in these sites if you wanted, but for us, we just wanted to see the key items, take some photos, and move on. It was perfect for us.

Discover the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice

Kevin_M, Apr 2026

Another great outing with...

Another great outing with Stefania and her husband Ralph :) This is our second trip with their small family business tour, and it’s a great day away up to the mountains! Would highly recommend, yes it's a long outing, but there’s time to rest in their new and comfortable vans on the way back! :) thanks again Stefania and Ralph, Ciao Ciao !

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

Sylvia_A, Apr 2026

Don’t be Afraid of Classical Music

You don’t have to be a classical music lover to enjoy this trip back in time, through music Traveling for the first time to Italy with friends & family. We thought getting a glimpse of old world Venice through music would be cool and it was. Don’t know anything about classical music but do know a few names of the old composers, Vivaldi is one and seeing how his “The Four Seasons” work is the most famous, and he was from Venice it made sense to go to the performance. We all had a wonderful time and the music was very engaging & lively. I think what really added to the performance, especially if you weren’t a classical music lover, was that the musicians dressed in the costumes of the period. You could imagine yourself in the 18th Century & listening to a concert of Vivaldi. We were looking for something uniquely “Venetian” and this concert fit the bill. Of course it was for “tourists” but it definitely had a different “flavor” other than the regular “tourist” things to do in Venice. We upgraded our tickets to “Skip the Line- Sit in the First Thee Rows”. It was worth it to be right up front. Like I said earlier, no one in our group was a classical music fan but we all enjoy good music whatever the genre. We heard good music & enjoyed the showmanship. It was a great activity and an end to a beautiful day in Venice.

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Christina_H, Apr 2026

Recommend This Tour

My family and I did this tour during our February 2026 trip to Venice. It was a great way to experience some of Venice's most famous sites. Our tour guide, Giovanna, was very knowledgable. This was not our first trip to Venice but we still learned a lot of new facts about these sites from our guide.

Dolomites & Cortina Small Group Tour from Venice

Cathy_P, Mar 2026

Francesco was an...

Francesco was an excellent tour guide. He provided us with many amazing sites. Spent time in Cortina and met a USA Paralympic athlete. Stopped for lunch and ate scrumptious gnocchi. Had an hour of free time so we walked around the lake and then took the ski lift to the top of the mountain for breathtaking views and photo opportunities. The Gelato to end the day was fantastic. Many stops on the way to and from Venice. Very accommodating to the needs of all passengers.

From Venice: The Best of the Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

Marilyn_S, Oct 2025

Foggy but still Great

Take water with you. The pace was perfect. Beautiful area, unfortunately lots of fog, but enjoyed it anyway. Loved shopping in Cortina, could have spent another 20 minutes there. Everyone was so nice. I would take this again when the weather is better! Lunch was at the recommended restaurant and was delicious, I had the spinach gnocchi! Yum