Top Venice Tours by Duration - page 4

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.

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.

Escape the crowds in Venice and discover some of the city’s delicious typical foods on an evening food and walking tour. Head to the Dorsoduro district, known to locals for its great bacaris (old bars) and tasty selection of ‘cicchetti’—appetizers that often feature fresh fish. Sample several small dishes accompanied by a glass of wine, and learn about the culture and history of Venice along the way.

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.

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.

Venice is filled with art and architecture, making it a challenge to take it all in over a single day. With this private tour, cover the highlights in just hours with a local guide. Save time with skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, then stroll through the old town to learn about the city’s history and admire the Rialto Bridge and other treasures.

Venice is full of enticing places to eat, but you risk eating in tourist traps if you’re new to town. This Venice food tour skips the chain cafes and traveler hangouts, and introduces you to authentic Venetian food and drink instead. In an intimate small group, you’ll explore Rialto Market and nearby with a local guide, sampling small plates of food known as “cicchetti,” prosecco, local wine, and more.

Fantastic wine and beautiful views combine in this private Amarone-Valpolicella tour from Venice. Visit vineyards in northwest Verona's Valpolicella wine region, which produces some of the most acclaimed red wines in the world. While tasting the wines, you'll enjoy a light lunch of local cheese and salami and afterward have a walking tour of Verona's historic gems.

Experience one of the most truly Venetian moments with a 30-minute gondola ride. See the beauty of this unique city from the perspective of its most iconic symbol as you glide through the canals in a gondola. See the hidden places only accessible by gondola, as you get a totally different vantage point than with a walking tour.

The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica are Venice’s most famous sights, but long lines and huge crowds make visiting a chore. With this exclusive private after-hours tour, marvel at these wonders after closing time when you have the palace and church all to yourself. Take in the impressive halls and prisons inside the Doge’s Palace then move on to the basilica to admire the glittering mosaics and altar.

Avoid the crowds that fill Venice by joining this small-group tour. In the company of your guide and no more than six guests, explore the city after dark when it is at its least crowded. Visit the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs before enjoying exclusive access to the Saint Mark's Basilica: you'll enjoy a VIP experience after it has closed to all other visitors.

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.

Experience the beauty of Venice on foot and by boat on this highlights tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic Grand Canal and minor canals. Then discover the hidden squares and alleys of the Floating City with your guide on foot, capping off your time with a food tasting.

With such architectural obstacles as many bridges, small streets, and steps that plummet into water, Venice appears to be near-inaccessible to people with disabilities. This private tour shows you that this is not the case by taking you around the city by steamboat and through accessible passages.

Cover the best of central Venice, Murano, and Burano without the hassle of a map or public water buses with this full-day private tour. Meet your guide at your Venice hotel, train station, or main car park and set off to explore the main sights on foot. After taking in St. Mark’s Basilica and other treasures, catch a private water taxi with your guide to visit the two most famous lagoon islands.

Make every minute in Venice count with this private walking tour that includes skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace plus a gondola ride. Meet your guide in St. Mark’s Square to check off the city’s two headliner sights in just hours. Then enjoy a scenic stroll through the city’s narrow alleys to take in highlights like the Rialto Bridge before ending with a gondola ride.

Discover St. Mark’s Basilica—one of Venice's best-known sights—all without the headache of long lines, thanks to this time-saving tour. Head to the front of the queue with your guide and step inside to admire the cathedral’s gold mosaics and embellished domes. Then, this two-in-one tour continues with a walk to other architectural highlights near St. Mark’s Square. As you go, learn about Venice’s history, and discover quieter backstreets that many visitors miss, too.

St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace are steeped in history, and it’s no surprise that they’re among the Venice top attractions. When you visit them, do it the right way, with a small-group, skip-the-line tour that also visits exclusive sites within the attractions, such as the palace prisons and the basilica terraces. More time free? Upgrade to a day-long tour to include a Venice walking tour and gondola ride, too.

Enjoy an attraction-packed full-day visit to three iconic Venetian islands during this full-day shared excursion to Murano, Burano and Torcello from Venice. Travel comfortably by the same boat, without having to book individual ferry tickets. Tours include a glass-making demonstration in Murano and a multilingual onboard guide.

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.

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.

Explore three of Venice's top islands in one day on board a traditional "bragozzo" boat. Leave the crowds in central Venice behind and cruise across the lagoon with your local skipper and small group, taking in views of the Floating City along the way. Enjoy free time to explore the glass workshops on Murano, snap photos of the colorful houses on Burano, and delve into Venetian history on Torcello.

This small-group tour helps you check off two of Venice’s top attractions in a day, with skip-the-line entry included to save time waiting in long lines. Explore the Doge’s Palace with your guide and stroll through the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica, all with fascinating commentary throughout, and a chance to see some hidden gems of Venice too.

Venice can be unmanageably crowded by day—but if you set off after dark, you'll experience a totally different, and more peaceful, side of the city. Meet your Venetian guide at a convenient, central location, and set off with just a small group of fellow travelers for company. Head off the tourist trail, and see how locals live, when you explore the Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto neighborhoods. Then, enjoy a classic osteria meal (own expense).