Top Venice Outdoor Activities - page 11

See St. Mark’s Basilica your way with this flexible, small-group tour package that allows you to choose which sites you want to explore. Explore just the exterior of the basilica or opt for a fully guided tour of the Byzantine masterpiece. Round off the day with a virtual reality experience that reveals the changes of St. Mark’s Square over time.

Visit the islands on board our comfortable motorboat. Personalized route. Choose the best duration and starting point for you.

Experience one of the most iconic ways to explore Venice, by going on this shared gondola ride. Skip the hassle of lining up to purchase tickets on the day, as everything is arranged for you. Enjoy assistance during boarding and then embark on a scenic ride that showcases the magnificent architecture along the Grand Canal.

Guided tour of the Doge's Palace with Priority access; the visit to the Palace will be enriched by a visit to the famous Prison of Giacomo Casanova. Included in the price you will also have a ticket to visit the Correr Museum, the Marciana Library and the Archaeological Museum in full autonomy

In 832 AD, two merchants smuggled a saint’s body out of Egypt, hidden in barrels of pork meat to get past the guards. That relic changed Venice forever — and the basilica built to house it still dominates the city’s most famous square. This audio walking tour takes you through stories like this across 13 stops in the heart of Venice, from the Bridge of Sighs to a 14th-century tavern still serving wine near the Rialto. Along the way, you’ll hear how Casanova pulled off the only escape from the Doge’s Palace prison, why a three-ton bronze lion may have traveled the Silk Road from China, and where to find a spiral staircase hidden behind an ordinary Venetian façade. Walk at your own pace through Venice’s maze of alleys and canals. Pause for a spritz or coffee whenever you want. Available in 9 languages, this tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Venice and want to view the main attractions and hear the stories behind them at their own pace

Departing from the port of Punta Sabbioni, travel to Murano, an island renowned worldwide for its centuries-old tradition of blown glass. Accompanied by your guide, attend a demonstration on glass working and have the opportunity to buy handmade local products. Then, head to Burano, known as the island of lace and colored houses. Finally, proceed to Venice, where you'll have plenty of free time to explore at your own leisure.

Discover the enchanting islands of Venice with our unforgettable tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello! Begin in Murano, world-famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Watch skilled artisans craft exquisite glass masterpieces and explore vibrant shops filled with unique creations. Next, journey to Burano, a postcard-perfect island known for its brightly colored houses and delicate lace-making. Stroll through its charming streets, admire the artisan workshops, and capture stunning photos of this paradise. Finally, step back in time on Torcello, a peaceful island steeped in history. Visit the ancient Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, marvel at its breathtaking Byzantine mosaics, and experience the peaceful ambiance of this place. This tour offers a boat trip that blends art, history, and natural beauty, showcasing the unique character of each island. Join us for an unforgettable day exploring the heart and soul of the Venetian Lagoon!

Listen to fascinating stories about Venice history, landmarks, and people with a self-guided audio tour. Unlike traditional tours that have fixed times and routes, this combines the insight of an expert guide with the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. And, the included Venice map doubles as a guidebook—just open your browser and go.

Get the most out of your Venice vacation by doing an essential activity that’s associated with the city—a gondola ride. As you sail along the Grand Canal, enjoy spectacular views and plenty of photo opportunities that you wouldn’t get from the ground. The trip is shared but the group size is capped at five people, which ensures a more intimate experience.

Experience the enchanting beauty of Venice from the water on a shared gondola tour, offering stunning views of the Grand Canal and charming smaller canals away from the crowds. Then, enhance your evening with a guided walking tour, delving into the mysteries, secrets, and local legends of Venice, including intriguing ghost stories not typically shared on traditional sightseeing tours.

This is a City Quest that combines the excitement of a treasure hunt, the fun of an orientation game, and the knowledge of a self-guided tour. All you need is a smartphone to participate! Our City Quests are full of puzzles to solve, codes to crack and fun facts about the city's sights and history. It's a great way to explore the city while having fun with your team. And at the end of the quest you will get a summary of your adventure.

Venice is known as the “City of Water” and with this combination tour, you can enjoy a gondola ride as well as a guided walk to help you see key city landmarks up close. During the tour, stroll past St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and St Mark’s Basilica, and then enjoy an atmospheric shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Experience the magic of Venice with our shared gondola tour, perfect for small groups of up to 5 people! Sail along the iconic Grand Canal, admire the majestic Rialto Bridge, and explore hidden gems like Campo San Luca and Campo Manin. This enchanting journey combines Venice’s most famous landmarks with its charming, lesser-known corners, all from the comfort of a traditional gondola. Book now for an unforgettable Venetian adventure!

You’ve seen Venice, but what about the lagoon’s other islands? Explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello with your own personal art historian guide during this six-hour private excursion by boat. Discover each island’s unique attractions. Highlights include a glass-blowing demonstration, a neighborhood tour through the area’s distinctive multi-colored hours, and an optional visit to the Basilica and museum of Santa Maria Assunta.

Venice is home to so many treasures that it’s difficult to know where to begin. With this two-day tour, optimize your time and take in the best of the city with a private guide. Explore central Venice on foot, including skip-the-line visits to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, plus take a gondola ride. On the following day, explore the lagoon islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello by private boat.

Don’t worry about reading up on the history of Venice; save yourself time by going on this guided walking tour instead. After meeting your guide, set off on a tour that showcases St Mark’s Basilica, Marco Polo’s residence, and Doge’s Palace. To help you get more out of your experience, a 30-minute gondola ride is also included.

Take a break from the crowded streets of Venice. Embark on a beautiful typical Venetian boat: the bragozzo. A boat of origins older than the gondola, a piece of the city's history. Colal its flat bottom can sail in every area of the lagoon off the tourist routes. The navigation is very comfortable, there is a parasol tent. In addition, the staff on board will tell you stories and anecdotes of Venice, its islands and its lagoon while sailing. the boat is placed at the complete and exclusive disposal of the customer for the duration of the contract. The tours and itineraries offered on the site are non-binding and illustrative. The Departure Time, Duration and Actual Stages are 100% Flexible and agreed between the Parties at the Time of Reservation, based on Customer Requests and Feasibility. Any special requests must be communicated in advance to allow the technical organization of the service

Discover the highlights of Venice, without getting lost in the maze-like streets, with this 2-in-1 experience that focuses on the city’s history and traditions. Begin at St. Mark’s Square and hear about the important landmarks from your guide before venturing out to explore romantic bridges, picturesque streets, and hidden corners you’d likely overlook. Then, glide along the canal in a gondola and continue on foot to learn more about the city.

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Maximize a morning spent in Venice when you attend this guided walking tour. Meet your guide at the Calle larga de l’Ascension to embark on a tour of landmark sites like the Piazza San Marco and Campo Santa Maria Formosa. After stopping at other sites like the Rialto Bridge, you’ll climb into a gondola and enjoy a relaxed ride on the Grand Canal.

The most beautiful and sustainable way to live a cycling experience in Venice! You will discover the Lido Island, also called the Golden Island, for its natural beaches and the ancient village of Malamocco, of ancient origins and bulwark of the Serenissima Republic. Arrival at the landing pier at Lido di Venezia. Meeting with the guide for the delivery of bicycles. Departure for a circular tour of 15 km with stops to admire some Art Nouveau villas. Continue along the lagoon with a stop to tell some morphological aspects of the lagoon, its islands, mudflats and canals. Once you reach the historic village of Malamocco technical stop with snack. After the stop, departure to the Murazzi dam for a path overlooking the sea. You arrive in front of the Excelsior hotel, where every year the best international artists and actors stay during the Film Festival. Just a couple of kilometers to get to the finish line where you can leave your bikes.

Take a pass on the crowded Venice tourist boats and gondolas, and opt for a day-long private cruise aboard a motorboat instead. Leave the navigation to your private skipper and relax as you admire the palazzo-lined canals around the city. The route passes through the historic heart of Venice and into the northern lagoon where you’ll visit Murano, Burano, Torcello and Mazzorbo.

Starting in Zattere, Dorsoduro, we'll cruise through Giudecca Island and San Michele to Murano, home to a glass furnace. Next, we'll explore Burano, known for its vibrant houses and lacework, before venturing to Mazzorbo and Torcello, the lagoon's first settlement where we'll have beautiful landscape and wild view of the lagoon. We'll then visit the ancient monk island of San Francesco del Deserto, before returning to Venice via the Arsenale, with a panoramic view of St. Marc's Square.

Tick off several highlights in one morning as you follow your guide around Venice before riding a gondola along the iconic Grand Canal. You’ll start by Piazza San Marco, see Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo’s famous spiral staircase and explore the historic area around the Rialto Bridge. From here, you’ll glide along in a traditional gondola—already included in the tour cost—and discover Venice’s picturesque sights from the water.