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Embark on this Full-Day Private Prosecco Wine Tour and indulge your senses in the heart of Italy's renowned wine country! Your day begins with a personalized, chauffeur-driven journey through the stunning Prosecco Hills countryside, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure. As you traverse the picturesque landscape, you'll have the opportunity to visit two prestigious winery regions - Conegliano and Valdobbiadene - each with its own unique charm and distinctive wines. Expert sommeliers and winemakers will guide you through tastings of exceptional Prosecco varietals, sharing their deep knowledge and passion for winemaking. Enjoy a delightful Prosecco lunch at a selected restaurant, paired with local specialties, perfectly complementing the wines you've tasted throughout the day. Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories on a Private Prosecco Wine Tour, escaping the hustle of Venice for a day of indulgence and appreciation of Italy's vinicultural heritage.

Step into the refined world of 18th-century Venetian nobility with this 3-hour private tour of one of the city’s most magnificent residences. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this experience offers a deep dive into the art, lifestyle, and grandeur of Venice’s golden age. Meet your guide at St. Mark’s Square, the symbolic heart of the city, before making your way to the stunning Ca' Rezzonico, located along the Grand Canal. Originally a private residence until 1935—and the place where Robert Browning spent his final days—this impressive Baroque palace has been transformed into a museum that preserves the authentic atmosphere of an 18th-century Venetian home. Availability: Not available on Tuesdays

Step beyond the main venues of the Venice Biennale and discover a more exclusive side of contemporary art with this 4-hour private walking tour. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this experience focuses on hidden pavilions, off-site exhibitions, and unique art spaces scattered throughout the city. Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma or enjoy a personalized hotel pick-up within the historic center. Begin with a brief introduction to the current Biennale edition, its central theme, and the most relevant off-site events shaping the artistic landscape. Conclude your experience with a summary of highlights and receive personalized recommendations for additional exhibitions and cultural experiences to explore independently.

Discover Venice’s artistic heart with this exclusive private tour of the Dorsoduro district, a neighborhood rich in history, culture, and breathtaking views. Known as the city’s art district, Dorsoduro is home to some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, picturesque canals, and world-renowned cultural institutions. Your private guide will meet you at your hotel or you will be met by the private transfer from S. Basilio / Marittima / Fusina Cruise Port, and your experience will begin with a unique crossing of the Grand Canal by gondola—just as locals do. From there, explore the elegant surroundings of Dorsoduro, including the exterior of the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the famous Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Availability: Daily (except Monday)

Explore a hidden side of Venice on this unique 4-hour private walking tour, uncovering the city’s rich and complex LGBTQ+ history from the Middle Ages to modern times. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this experience reveals stories often left untold, offering a deeper understanding of Venice beyond its iconic landmarks. Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma or enjoy a personalized pick-up from your hotel within the historic center, and begin a journey through centuries of queer history, culture, and identity. Visit significant locations including historic squares, hidden meeting spots, and artistic landmarks such as Palazzo Zenobio, while discovering why figures like Saint Sebastian became symbols within LGBTQ+ culture. The tour also touches on more recent history, including discreet gathering places and stories from the 20th century. This experience is both educational and thought-provoking, offering an honest and engaging look at Venice’s LGBTQ+ past and present.

Discover Venice with confidence on this 4-hour private walking tour, designed for first-time visitors who want to experience the city’s essential highlights while gaining valuable local insight. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Venice’s history, culture, and everyday life. Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma or enjoy a convenient pick-up from your hotel within the historic center. From there, begin your journey through the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners. Start in Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice, where you’ll admire the exterior of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Clock Tower. Your guide will bring these landmarks to life with engaging stories and historical context. Throughout the tour, your guide will also provide personalized tips and recommendations to help you make the most of your stay—from where to eat to how to navigate the city like a local.

Leave the crowds behind and discover a quieter side of Venice on this 5-hour Private Shore Tour through the southern lagoon. This relaxing boat journey offers a unique perspective of the Venetian islands, combining history, untouched nature, and authentic local life. Sail past iconic waterfronts and hidden islands, with optional stops that reveal the lagoon’s secrets—from peaceful monasteries to abandoned legends. Enjoy the charm of traditional fishing villages and, in warmer months, even take a refreshing swim in the open lagoon. Perfect for travelers seeking something different beyond classic Venice.

Experience Venice at its most magical on this Private Shore Tour by water taxi from Venice Cruise Port. Glide across the lagoon as the city transforms in the soft light of sunset. Admire iconic landmarks from the water, enjoy peaceful views of quiet islands, and relax with a glass of local wine and light snacks on board. This elegant experience captures the true spirit of Venetian aperitivo, combining scenery, atmosphere, and authentic flavors in a unique and unforgettable setting.

Enjoy a relaxed Private Shore Tour across the Venetian Lagoon, starting directly from the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice. Travel by traditional wooden boat and discover three iconic islands at an easy pace, with free time on each stop. This 4–5 hour experience is ideal for cruise guests and city visitors who want culture, color, and authentic lagoon life without rushing. After exploring Murano, Burano, and Torcello, you will cruise back comfortably to your hotel, enjoying beautiful lagoon views along the way.

Discover the enchanting medieval charm of Bologna on this exclusive 3-hour private tour from Venice + water taxi. Led by an experienced guide, this tour is perfect for first-time visitors or returning travelers seeking deeper insights into Bologna's rich history, culture, and architecture. Explore ancient piazzas, iconic porticoes, medieval towers, and vibrant local markets while uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories that bring the city’s past to life.

Experience the romance and history of Verona on this carefully curated full-day private tour, starting and ending in Venice. Explore the City of Lovers as you journey through its picturesque streets and immerse yourself in its rich cultural and historical charm. With hotel pick-up and drop-off in Venice and water taxi, enjoy a seamless experience as you travel to Verona, where your expert guide awaits to show you the highlights of this enchanting city. Relax and let us handle all the details for a memorable adventure.

Enjoy your fascinating and joyful half-day private tour to Chioggia, often called "Little Venice," which offers a charming exploration of this fishing town's canals, history, and local culture. During this tour to Chioggia you will discover this small maritime city of ancient origins, full of canals, bridges, streets and pastel colored houses with typical green balconies. It will remind you of Venice, but you won’t find crowds of tourists nor gondolas. The black silhouettes of the venetian gondolas are here replaced by hand-painted bragozzi, typical fishing boats of the Upper Adriatic sea characterized by a flat keel, which was useful to reach all corners of the lagoon, where sea level is also very low.

Discover a peaceful and lesser-known side of Venice with this 4-hour private tour to San Michele Island, the city’s historic cemetery set between Venice and Murano. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this unique experience combines history, art, architecture, and reflection in one of Venice’s most atmospheric locations. Meet your guide at Piazzale Roma and begin with a short walk to the vaporetto stop. Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the lagoon to San Michele Island, where your guided exploration begins. Surrounded by cypress trees and tranquil waters, San Michele offers a quiet contrast to Venice’s bustling streets. As you walk through the cemetery, your guide will reveal stories behind its historic tombs, inscriptions, and notable figures who chose this island as their final resting place. This tour offers a reflective and culturally rich perspective on Venice, ideal for travelers seeking a deeper and more meaningful connection to the city.

An essential cultural experience and a true must-see for first-time visitors, this 3-hour private walking tour combines the vibrant atmosphere of Venice with its greatest artistic treasures. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, the tour offers an in-depth introduction to Venetian Renaissance art and history. Meet your guide in front of Hotel Rialto, by the Rialto Bridge, and begin your journey in the lively Rialto area, the historic commercial heart of Venice. Walk through the bustling fish, fruit, and vegetable markets, where the city’s daily life unfolds much as it has for centuries. The visit also offers insight into Venetian attitudes toward life and death, as reflected in the church’s historic tombs and funerary monuments. Availability: Not available on Sunday mornings

The Prosecco Road is a route over 90 kilometers long that traverses a unique region, rich in charm, historical and artistic attractions, surprises, and often unexpected opportunities. The first stop on our tour is in the hills of Valdobbiadene, where you'll visit a historic winery and taste the renowned Prosecco DOCG, learning about the winemaking process. A guided tasting with expertly crafted food pairings for each glass will highlight the unique characteristics of Prosecco DOCG. The second stop on the tour is in Guia, where you'll visit a family-run winery, where you'll receive insights into the winery's history and production processes. The experience continues with a delicious Prosecco tasting paired with a light lunch or picnic featuring local delicacies such as cheeses, cured meats, ham, and freshly baked bread on the panoramic terrace nestled within the vineyards, a unique location that will allow you to savor the authentic flavor of Venetian hospitality.

This food and wine tour offers you the unique opportunity to experience Venice like a local and savor authentic Venetian finger food, the famous "cicchetti." This tour passes through the Dorsoduro and Cannareggio districts, the most authentic and less touristy parts of the city, home to some of the most famous "bacari", the traditional Venetian taverns. Your local guide will introduce you to 3 of the most authentic bacari, frequented by Venetians. At each bacaro, you'll have the opportunity to taste 2 famous Venetian "cicchetti" paired with 1 glass of local wine. The tour concludes with a visit to the historic Rialto Market, founded over 1,000 years ago.

Reserved Access and explore Venice’s Doge’s Palace, the Golden Staircase, and the Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Your reserved ticket also includes entry to Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library on St. Mark’s Square. Reserved access to the Doge’s Palace with ease Admire Venetian Gothic architecture and the Golden Staircase Walk across the iconic Bridge of Sighs Visit the Chamber of the Great Council, one of Europe’s largest halls Entry to Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum & Marciana Library

Your journey begins at St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, where your expert local guide brings the city’s history to life. Admire the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica and the majestic Doge’s Palace symbols of Venetian power and beauty. Walk through narrow alleyways, hidden bridges, and quiet neighborhoods to discover the authentic soul of Venice. Learn how noble families once ruled this lagoon city, while elegant palaces reflect on the water. Explore Venice’s spiritual side with visits to remarkable churches such as the Basilica od St.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, which houses masterpieces by Titian, and the refined Church of St.Zaccaria, a hidden gem of art and serenity. The experience continues with breathtaking views of the iconic Rialto Bridge, offering a perfect perspective over the Grand Canal. This private walking tour immerses you in Venice’s art, history, and daily life with a local guide who reveals stories and mysteries. A truly authentic experience to enjoy at your own pace

Discover Venice’s hidden neighborhoods and maritime history on a private Castello and Venetian Ships Pavilion walking tour. With an expert guide, explore the charming Castello district for glimpses into the real city. Learn about everyday life here in the squares and 'calli' (streets) and then visit the Arsenale, Venice’s shipbuilding powerhouse during the Middle Ages. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Ships Pavilion, the 16th-century oar workshop and storage facilities, and admire the collection of ships, including ceremonial barges and warships.

Departure by private water taxi will take you across the lagoon to the well-known island of Murano. Famous for its glassmaking since the 10th century, visit one of Murano’s quality glass works. Whilst watching one of the glass masters blowing the glass in the furnace of the glassworks, your local guide will explain to you the history and the process of glassmaking throughout the years. After this, you will have time to visit their elegant show rooms. Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the lagoon, you will arrive at the colorful island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, fishing industry and also its lacemaking. You will have time to walk around this elegant little island and also visit its shops. Your guide will point out to you one of the specialized shops where it will be possible to see one of the local ladies working on Burano lace. She will show you the different stitches involved in the making these wonderful works of art.

Discover the hidden soul of Venice on a captivating walking tour through water, wood and stone. From the heart of St. Mark’s Square to the legendary Arsenale and the serene island of San Pietro di Castello, explore how nature and human genius shaped this extraordinary city. Wander through secret alleyways, ancient stones and green oases to uncover the fragile balance that keeps Venice afloat — a timeless story of beauty, resilience and harmony.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Venice —The Floating City. Step into another world and lose yourself amongst the twisting alleys and arched bridges. Upon arrival, meet your experienced guide ready to take you on an enchanting private tour. Discover an impressive and unique Venice City, explore the atmosphere of the beautiful Old Architecture, amazing gondola and much more. Our tours are carefully planned. We will meet you directly at your hotel/port and make sure you have enough time to relax and enjoy the day. Leave us the details and we will take you on an extraordinary adventure that creates memories that stand the test of time!

Discover the charming and fascinating Islands of the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano with their unique colors and antique traditions. An expert local guide will tell you memorable stories about the lagoon and its islands, further enriching your experience. This exclusive tour will give you lasting memories and an authentic immersion in the beauty and culture of the islands of Murano and Burano, making your visit to Venice a truly extraordinary experience. Murano Island Renowned for its centuries-old tradition of glassmaking, with charming canals and artisan workshops. Murano Glass Blowing Tour is the perfect way for you to experience the world-famous Venetian tradition of glassblowing. Burano is a gem in the Venetian Lagoon, known for its colorful houses and its delicate lace.

Embark on an unforgettable full day journey through the UNESCO Dolomites most picturesque natural wonders with stops in Cortina D’Ampezzo and Auronzo. Starting and ending at Piazzale Roma in Venice, this tour offers the perfect combination of comfort and adventure, showcasing breathtaking lakes, landscapes, and mountain views. Explore the stunning Cortina D’Ampezzo and the serene Lake Misurina , known as “The pearl of the Dolomites” . Each location is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and capture unforgettable memories.