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Swap Abano Terme for an exciting small-group day trip to the beautiful city of Venice. Rather than following a map, let a guide lead the way so you can focus on the sights. The route packs in some of the city’s most loved landmarks—such as Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square—as well as hidden gems that are off the usual tourist trail.

Explore the culture and cuisine of UNESCO–listed Venice on this food-lover's dining experience. Take a seat at your table in a Venetian home while your chef—a local sailor—cooks up a storm in the kitchen. Enjoy pasta, fresh fish, and locally grown vegetables across a delicious multi-course Italian seafood feast, and savor the delicious flavors of Venice.

See Venice with a local on this private tour around the city. Learn about the history of the Venetian empire and what the city is like today. See and photograph locations like Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, and other standout architectural landmarks. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line access.

Explore Venice through your taste buds and learn something new on this small-group tour of the city’s famous Rialto Market followed by a hands-on cooking lesson in the home of your guide, a trained chef. You’ll pick up fresh seasonal ingredients from the bustling stalls, then prepare a traditional Venetian lunch while discovering Italian cooking techniques. Afterward, you’ll taste your creations and take your new skills home.

Venice's maze-like cityscape and massive crowds can make exploring the city for first-time visitors stressful. Get the lay of the land and cover the top sights in just a few hours on this introductory walking tour. With your guide in the lead, focus on the sights rather than a map and check off the main attractions: Stroll across the Rialto Bridge, admire the exterior of St. Mark's Basilica, wander through canalside alleys, and more. As you go, your guide shares insider stories that bring the city's history to life.

Explore Venice through its food and drink on this small-group tour led by a local guide. You’ll walk along streets many visitors don’t pass toward three of the city’s “bacari”, the traditional Venetian bars. In each, you’ll taste “cichetti”, learning about their ingredients and discovering flavors you might otherwise have missed, while sipping drinks the locals love. Along the way, hear stories and insights into Venetian life.

Venice is magnificent, but taking in its palaces and canals can be overwhelming on a first visit. With this small-group walking tour, get your bearings in the Floating City as you admire the most important sights and learn about its glorious past. Check off headliners like St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, plus delve into the quieter corners of the Castello district. Cap off your walk with a scenic gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Cover the top sights in Venice without the hassle of following a guidebook and map with this half-day walking tour, including the headliners in St. Mark's Square. Take in highlights such as the Clock Tower, the Bell Tower, the Doge's Palace, and the Basilica of St. Mark's while listening to engaging commentary on Venice's history. Optimize your time with skip-the-line entrance to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica included, plus save money with an affordable group tour.

Ideally suited for first-time visitors, or anyone short on time, this action-packed sightseeing tour serves as the perfect Venice primer. Get an inside peek at the world-famous Byzantine mosaics in St. Mark’s Basilica, and cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Tours include pre-booked admission tickets to the Doge's Palace. Upgrade for an exclusive bonus at the end of the tour: a relaxing gondola ride through Venice’s most cherished lagoons.

Immerse yourself in one of Venice's most atmospheric areas—and discover several of its best-known sights, as well as its hidden highlights—on this private walking tour. With just your local guide for company, explore the narrow streets and historic squares of the San Polo area. Visit the lively Rialto Market and glimpse the iconic Rialto Bridge. Then, head into the extraordinary Frari Basilica to admire works by Renaissance masters Titian and Bellini.

Raise a glass during Venice’s treasured cocktail hour on this private food and wine tour that takes you away from the crowds and tourist traps to wine bars where locals go. Sample a classic Aperol spritz and other ‘aperitivos’ paired with Venetian small plates known as ‘cicchetti’ while chatting with a foodie guide. Stroll through the medieval streets of the Cannaregio district to see a different side of Venice.

Most tours only visit Venice’s historic Jewish district in passing, but this specialized guided walk takes you to the heart of Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto. Discover hidden corners of the city and little-known palaces and bridges, and listen to an overview of Jewish culture and traditions in Italy. The private tour conveniently ends in the neighborhood, so you can opt to visit the museum and synagogue on your own.

Enjoy an authentic Italian experience during a small-group Venetian cooking lesson, so you'll leave your trip with skills as well as memories. Learn more about the history of Venetian cuisine than you would if eating in a busy restaurant, and learn tips and tricks you can take home to impress friends and family with. Create a 3-course meal with local, seasonal produce, which you can then enjoy as a group in the architect-designed workspace or courtyard garden.

Experience the vibrant food culture of Italy during this 4.5-hour small-group tour in Venice. Start by exploring the local markets in search of some of the best Venetian products. Then get hands-on experience with a cooking class to create a delicious Italian meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you eat your 3-course meal paired with local red and white wines from the region.

Not many Venice trips include a dinner party at a local's, but you’re invited to join host Lorenzo for a memorable meal in his home in the Cannaregio district. Start with introductions to your fellow guests before sitting down at the dining table and enjoying wine with a three-course meal made with seasonal produce. You’ll discover the stories behind each dish and experience how Venetian locals really live.

One of the most-visited cities in Europe, many of the tourists visiting Venice every year will only scratch the surface of the city’s beloved landmarks. With this private walking tour, you can navigate with ease through enchanting canals, hidden squares, and bustling piazzas alongside a guide who brings local stories and art history to the fore. Experience the lesser-seen side of Venice at your own pace, with insider tips and curated stops.

It takes more than a selfie to capture yourself amid the beauty of Venice. Join your dedicated professional photographer who knows the city well and can find authentic areas where the crowds are thinner. Start at the Grand Canal, then grab natural shots in the Dorsoduro district, finishing up with a private gondola ride.

Venice is famed for its Baroque and Renaissance architecture—so much so, that many travelers miss out on its modern landmarks. Follow in the footsteps of acclaimed 20th-century architect Carlo Scarpa during this private walking tour. Learn how Scarpa innovated glassblowing techniques, changing Venetian design forever. Tours include entrance to the Olivetti showroom and the Querini Stampalia Foundation.

Explore Venice’s two most iconic landmarks with an expert private guide, uncovering the history, legends, and artistic treasures hidden within St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. This experience provides a deep dive into the heart of the Venetian Republic, revealing the grandeur and political intrigue that shaped the city for centuries. Step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, where golden mosaics and opulent treasures, including the Pala d’Oro, reflect Venice’s powerful past. Then, enjoy the panoramic views from the Loggia dei Cavalli, where the famous bronze horses overlook Piazza San Marco. At the Doge’s Palace, walk through halls adorned with Renaissance masterpieces, learn about the city’s government, and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs—a poignant passage to the New Prisons. With personalized commentary and skip-the-line access, this private tour ensures a seamless, and unforgettable journey through Venice’s most treasured sites.

Learn about Venice’s history and the extravagant former home of Venetian political power—Doge’s Palace. Instead of waiting in long visitor lines, you’ll have a guarantee to skip-the-line as admission tickets are included. See the Bridge of Sighs and the underground prisons at Doge’s Palace too. This fascinating tour ends with a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Learn how to make a delectable Venetian delicacy, the traditional cichetti, without fighting for your teacher’s attention in this private cooking class. Make a series of these small plates, served in Venice’s specialist bars and osteries, from a range of seasonal ingredients: vegetables, meats, fish and more. Make enough for your lunch and then eat them all, with a complimentary glass of Prosecco to polish them off.

Learn the tips and tricks of authentic Venetian cooking with this culinary experience led by a chef instructor. Head to a kitchen in a historic ‘palazzo’ for a private lesson in regional cooking techniques. Help prepare a gourmet, multicourse menu, creating various pasta shapes and seasonal sauces, then sit down to enjoy the homemade feast with wine.

Visit traditional food shops at a local market and taste authentic Venetian recipes, treasured and passed down through generations in family cookbooks. During this private dining experience at the home of a “cesarina,” or home cook, you’ll share a 4-course menu and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality. Watch as your host prepares an appetizer, main course, side dish, and dessert—all paired with a selection of red and white wines.

Get personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private tour of the Accademia Gallery in Venice. Stroll through the gallery in the company of an art historian guide for two hours; you'll see well-known works from Veronese, Titian, Giorgione, Bellini, and others.