Top Venice Tours by Duration - page 3

Explore the hidden corners of Venice on this walking tour and benefit from local knowledge. Stroll with a small group to the city square of Campo Santa Margherita, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Then cross the Rialto Bridge and walk past the Marco Polo House to St. Mark's Square. Upgrade for a private tour.

Even if you only have a day, discover Venice's jewels on this to-the-point private tour, complete with a Venetian lunch of cicheti (tapas) and a glass of wine. Explore the historic center from Cannaregio and Rialto to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace (entrance at own expense). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration in a historic Murano factory and tour the Grand Canal by water taxi at sunset, prosecco in hand.

Skip the lines and immerse yourself in Venice’s rich history with the San Marco Priority Pass. Enjoy fast-track access to St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower, and more. Visit the Correr Museum, Marciana Library, and Archaeological Museum, plus enjoy a VR gondola ride through 8 centuries of Venice's past. Enhance your tour with included audioguides.

Pay homage to the golden age of Venice with a night at the opera. Enjoy the exciting "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the orchestra and singers of I Musici Veneziani. The show takes you through four violin concertos that are inspired by a different season of the year.

Take a deep dive into Italy’s most beloved bubbly and the area where it’s produced with this small-group Prosecco wine tour. Depart from Venice and take in the gorgeous countryside on your way to a family-run winery that produces prestigious DOCG Prosecco. Enjoy a guided tour through the vineyards and cellars and learn about this sparkling wine’s production and history, and then relax over a tasting paired with traditional cheeses and charcuterie.

Experience one of Venice's landmarks without the crowds with this after-hours tour of St. Mark's Basilica. Marvel at mosaics, explore the crypt believed to house St. Mark's remains, and soak in the serene atmosphere. To explore more of Venice at this peaceful time, upgrade your experience to include a visit to the Doge's Palace, the historic seat of the Venetian Republic’s government, and the Bridge of Sighs.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Get an inside peek into the world-famous glassblowing factories of Murano with this small-group tour. From central Venice, ride a water taxi across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano. Watch a glassmaking demonstration by a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Finally, attend your choice of hands-on workshop to create a take-home piece of jewelry or mosaic using authentic Murano glass.

Explore Venice’s rich history and art on this private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Skip the lines to admire the Basilica’s stunning mosaics, the Pala d’Oro, and the Horses Loggia, then delve into the Doge’s Palace to see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto, the Doge’s Apartments, and the Bridge of Sighs. With a professional art historian guide, this tour offers an in-depth look at Venice’s most iconic landmarks.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Discover three of the most beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon on a private half-day tour aboard a typical Venetian motorboat. See where the world’s finest blown glass is made in Murano, visit the home of artisan lace makers and famous biscuits in Burano, and set foot on Venice’s oldest settlements in serene Torcello. Enjoy a customizable itinerary, hotel pickup, and the personalized attention of your private boat captain.

Experience the magic of Venice on a half-day walking tour filled with history and beauty. Start at Piazza San Marco, exploring St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access. Wander to the Rialto Bridge for stunning Grand Canal views and discover hidden treasures like the spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, all while your guide brings the stories of Venice to life.

Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes, and iconic architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica on a guided tour of the cathedral, with admission included. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, and then get access to either the Terrace and Museum of St. Mark’s Basilica, or the Pala d’Oro, if you've upgraded your package.

Escape the crowds in St. Mark's Square and visit three of the top islands in the Venetian lagoon in a single day. Save hours with private boat transportation and stop in Murano for a glassblowing demonstration before continuing on Torcello, Venice's oldest inhabited island. End with a stroll on the island of Burano to snap photos of its candy-colored houses and browse the traditional lace shops.

Save yourself from the stress of standing in a long line to visit St. Mark's Basilica by choosing this tour with skip-the-line admission included. After meeting your guide at St. Mark’s Square, you can learn some background information and then discover the interior of St. Mark’s Basilica together. Highlights include the first-floor museum, the terrace, and the magnificent mosaics.

Experience authentic Venice on a private walking tour with a local guide who contacts you beforehand to tailor the itinerary. Skip mainstream spots and discover hidden gems, including monument exteriors and museums if desired. Get recommendations and insider knowledge to make the most of your trip. Your guide can meet you at your accommodation for convenience, ensuring a unique and personal experience of this historic city.

Embark on a scenic cruise through the northern Venetian Lagoon, escaping the typical tourist paths. Explore the art of glassblowing in Murano as you visit master glassmakers in their studios. Watch a live demonstration to see how these fragile works of art come to life, and get the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind Made in Italy masterpieces. Enjoy this unique experience with an expert guide and a comfortable boat ride offering stunning views of Venice and its surroundings.

Enjoy the best of Venice on this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.

Venice has an atmosphere and flavor unlike any Italian city, but many travelers miss out on its culinary traditions. Pair sightseeing with great food and wine during this small-group, half-day tour. Visit the historic Rialto Market, enjoy a selection of Venetian tapas know as “cicchetti,” and dig into a decadent lunch in a local *trattoria*. In between tasting stops, pass famous landmarks like Marco Polo’s house and the Grand Canal.

View two highlights of St. Mark’s Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this time-saving walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge’s Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison building as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice’s republic. Then, tour St. Mark’s Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece.

Prosecco is Italy’s most beloved bubbly, produced on the scenic slopes just north of Venice. Make exploring beyond city limits simple—and head to wineries you might not find on your own—on this small-group tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling vineyards and medieval villages from Venice to two wine estates for tours, wine tastings, and a light lunch overlooking the hills.

Between the crowds and the history, it can be hard to keep children engaged, happy, and learning in Venice. This private tour offers a kid-friendly guide who shows the whole family a fresh perspective on the city. From “Spiderman” filming locations to the adventures of Marco Polo to a bookshop that stores its treasures in bathtubs and boats, learn something new—with a break for ice cream too.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission to both sites. Learn about Venetian doges and gain access to the terrace and museum of St. Mark’s Basilica. Expand your sightseeing with upgrade options such as a visit to Murano, entrance to St. Mark's Terrace and Pala d'Oro, and/or a 2-course lunch.

See the Doge's Palace, which served as the center of power in the Venetian Republic, with this skip-the-line 1-hour guided tour. Marvel at the artistic treasures in the palace, including paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk through ornately-decorated halls and imagine Venice in its so-called Golden Age. Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace into the infamous prison, where Casanova was once held. Enjoy personalized attention from a knowledgeable local guide.