Top Venice Religious Tours

As two of the most popular attractions in Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace draw huge crowds. Bypass the usual wait times on this skip-the-line tour, which guarantees you fast-track admission tickets to both sites, plus a guided tour. Even better, you’ll also get entry to three additional museums, which you can explore at your own pace, and exclusive digital content on a special app.

Discover one of Venice’s most important religious landmarks on this tour of St. Mark’s Basilica. You’ll meet your guide just outside before heading straight to the front with your skip-the-line ticket. Once inside, you’ll marvel at the building’s architectural treasures while your guide explains its fascinating history and important treasures. Afterwards, you’re free to explore the famous outdoor balcony and explore the museum.

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.

St. Mark's Basilica is considered one of the most important buildings in the city of Venice, a true masterpiece of Byzantine art, once the private chapel of the Doge. You can skip the long line at the entrance to quickly immerse yourself inside this majestic church and the riches that represented the splendor of the Serenissima Republic. Our professional guide will tell you about the history of St. Mark, its remains, the architectural aspects of this masterpiece of Byzantine art and the stories of the New and Old Testament represented in the mosaics.

Step inside Venice’s most iconic landmark with skip-the-line visits to St. Mark’s Basilica, where accredited hosts remain with your group start to finish. As everything flows smoothly, a curated audioguide also reveals glittering mosaics, sacred relics, and centuries of history. Choose the option that includes the Museum and panoramic Terrace, where sweeping views of Piazza San Marco await. For the most complete experience, select Full Access to also admire the dazzling Pala d’Oro, a golden masterpiece of Byzantine devotion. If you prefer a richer storytelling experience, join a Terrace Guided Tour. Led by a licensed, professional guide, this visit reveals how the Basilica grew from a chapel into a symbol of faith and power, with stories behind its mosaics, marble floors, and unique blend of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles.

The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking a Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical information you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

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.

Traveling with children can be challenging, especially when faced with long lines at top attractions. This specially tailored private guided tour for families offers a solution: skip-the-line access to the ever-popular Doge's Palace. Along the way, enjoy child-friendly games and activities, and a chance to also check of St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs.

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Piazza San Marco on this 1-hour guided tour. Begin in the bustling Piazza San Marco, where your knowledgeable guide shares the history and stories behind Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Enter through a dedicated entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica and admire its intricate mosaics, elegant marble floors, and grand architecture. The tour also includes the San Marco Museum and terrace, offering stunning views of Venice and deeper insights into the city’s cultural heritage. In just one hour, experience the art, history, and beauty of Venice—perfect for a quick yet immersive visit. This experience is conducted by an official accredited guide, in accordance with St. Mark’s Basilica regulations.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a group of up to 22 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

This private tour will take you on a discovery of St. Mark's Basilica, one of Venice's most sacred and famous sites. Accompanied by an experienced Catholic guide, you will explore the thousand-year history of this splendid building, marvelling at its artistic and religious treasures. A unique experience that combines art, faith and tradition in one of the most powerful symbols of Christianity.

Cut out any chaos around St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, and enter the historical attraction calmly with prebooked, skip-the-line tickets and a guide. Once inside the place of worship, you’ll hear stories of its history, from its humble chapel roots to its development into the grand cathedral that you see today. Updated ticket pricing applies from January 1, 2026.

Don’t just see the sights of Venice on your vacation, discover the history of the city, too. With a local as your guide, enjoy a private tour that gives you the background information on Venice landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs. Scout out the scenic canals that wind around the city, and visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower with a prebooked ticket to avoid waiting in long lines.

Beat the crowds on this small-group tour to San Michele, a tiny island dominated by the San Michele Island Church (Chiesa di San Michele in Isola) and its historic cemetery. Your guide will introduce the cemetery and its monumental tombs, show you the last resting places of Igor Stravinsky, Ezra Pound, and Joseph Brodsky, and showcase the fascinating church. Please note: water bus tickets are at your own expense.

Discover the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice on a semi-private express tour designed for a small group of no more than six participants. In just one hour, enjoy skip-the-line access to this iconic landmark, renowned for its breathtaking mosaics totaling over 8,000 square meters. Your expert guide will unveil the basilica's rich history and artistry, while you ascend to the terraces for panoramic views of Piazza San Marco and the lagoon. This experience combines efficiency and intimate storytelling, making it perfect for travelers seeking more than just a typical tour. - Semi-private tour with a maximum of 6 guests per group - Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, avoiding long queues - Access to the terraces for stunning views of Venice - Led by a knowledgeable, English-speaking LivTours guide

Embark on a detailed tour of Saint Mark's Square in Venice when you book this afternoon guided tour. Visit the Golden Basilica to marvel at its Byzantine architecture filled with golden mosaics and marble flooring. Your guide provides information on its history and describes the biblical scenes represented around the building as you walk around the chapel.

The word 'ghetto' was born in Venice. Learn about the city's Jewish heritage with a passionate local guide on this private walking tour of Venice's Jewish ghetto. See historic synagogues, learn about the impact of the Holocaust on the city, and learn about ancient symbols not found in printed guides. Stop to taste the Jewish pie along the way and finish with a glass of Venetian wine.

This place is considered the first Ghetto in the entire word, created in the '500, has been the house of the Jewish community for centuries, and it's sill the center of the Jewish culture in Venice. Together we are going to explore the beautiful Campo de Gheto, I will explain to you everything about how this Ghetto was created and why. We are going to see five Synagogues from outside and two of them from the inside. I will talk to you about the suffering of the Jewish people during WWII and we will discover the amazing story of Doctor Giuseppe Jona.

Embark on "Venice in a Day" with our self-guided audio tour in English. As you navigate through iconic squares and hidden alleys at your own pace via GPS and map, you can pause, replay, or linger wherever your curiosity is piqued. From the historic grandeur of Piazza San Marco to the serene corners of Campo Sant Angelo, experience Venice's rich tapestry of art, history, and architecture, soaking in each site's unique narrative and ambiance on your personalized journey. This is a digital audio guide available on the app. GPS-based audio plays automatically, even offline. Install the app on Android or iOS.  Admission and Opening Hours: Please note that the entry ticket is not included. We recommend booking your ticket online a few days in advance. Please verify opening hours on the website.

This Venice tour takes you beyond the waterways and into the Jewish Ghetto for an alternative take on the Floating City’s history. Stray from the tourist trail and explore what’s said to be one of the first Jewish ghettos in the world alongside a guide who helps you navigate the winding streets and offers commentary you won’t get in the guidebook.