Top Venice Unique Experiences

Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration

3.9

(336)

40 minutesFree Cancellation

from $12

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.

Traditional Bragozzo Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello

4.8

(65)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $88

Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

(112)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $149

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.

Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

3.8

(442)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $84

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Venice

(10)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $325

Per group

4.6

(543)

Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $83

Swap the schedules and historical focus of conventional tours for a private walking tour of Venice with a local who’ll show you the city like a friend. Tell them what you fancy doing, and enjoy a personalized tour enriched by their grassroots knowledge. Explore often-overlooked neighborhoods; discover sights and eateries favored by locals; and get transport and cultural pointers to help ensure you get the most from your visit.

Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local

4.6

(132)

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $66

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

4.7

(534)

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

from $78

4.6

(39)

Mask Workshop - Paint Your Own Venetian Mask in Venice, Italy

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $69

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.

Jewish Ghetto and Cannareggio Private Tour in Venice

(5)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $299

For this private mask-decorating workshop in Venice, arrive at a traditional atelier, and get a blank sand-colored mask that’s ready for your artist eye. Use feathers, sequins, and other materials to make a masterpiece. Your guide will share facts about the history of mask making and can also show you some great techniques to use. Afterward, you’ll get to bring home your decorated mask.

Venice Mask Workshop Class

(77)

1 day

from $102

4.4

(11)

Cesarine: Venice Show Cooking & Dining Experience at Local's Home

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $132

Discover the unique wines of northern Italy’s Veneto wine region on this private tasting tour through Venice—no need to try and guess what's best on your own. Join a sommelier-guide at a cozy local enoteca (wine shop), to hear about the long history of winemaking in the region and taste prized Veneto varietals such as Valpolicella, Soave, and prosecco. Learn to identify distinctive flavors and textures, and pair the wines with authentic Venetian cicchetti (bar snacks).

Venetian Wine Experience: Prosecco, Valpolicella with Cicchetti

(1)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $118

Arianna is one of the few remaining Venetian artisans who still prints like in the 15th century. If you plan to visit Venice you cannot miss the opportunity to travel through time and return to the age of the "Serenissima". You can meet Arianna at her art studio, an antique-style printing house in Fondamenta dei Ormesini in the Cannaregio district and attend an entire press session with her: you will be surprised by the atmosphere, the colors, the scents, the gestures , from the work behind a single print. The entire work behind an art print will be shown: starting from the initial drawing, the various processing steps will be explained to obtain a chalcographic engraving, until the actual print is under your eyes.

Demonstration of art print

4.0

(1)

20 minutesFree Cancellation

from $24

Don't just savor traditional dishes during your Venice trip—immerse yourself in the city's cuisine, and walk away with new culinary skills, on this small-group market tour and cooking class. Led by a local chef, explore the vibrant Rialto Market, and discover the freshest local produce. Then, return to their home to prepare a 3-course meal, featuring handmade pasta, tiramisu, and more. Savor your dishes with local wine, and receive take-home recipes.

Rialto Market Tour with Hands on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu

4.7

(66)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $154

Local Venetian Cooking Class

(27)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $178

Chocolate Tasting in Venice

(7)

40 minutesFree Cancellation

from $92

Avoid long lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets to Venice’s most famous icon, St. Mark’s Basilica. Follow your guide through the basilica’s Byzantine mosaics, listening to informative commentary about the history of this Italian city and the vibrant culture that has emerged from it. Your tour also includes a visit to a glass factory to assist in a glass-blowing demo with a Venetian master.

Venice Saint Mark Basilica Only Express Tour

3.0

(2)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $42

See a different side of Venice when you join a local for a private traditional 4-course lunch featuring Varese specialties. Join your host at her home in Mirano, on the outskirts of mainland Venice, watch her cook, then savor recipes from her family cookbook. Enjoy four delicious courses—starter, pasta, entrée with side dish, and dessert—and wash it all down with local red and white wines plus water and coffee.

Dining Experience at a Local’s Home in Mirano with Cooking Demo

(2)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $102

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.

Market Tour and Dining at a Local's Home in Venice

(4)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $226

Uncover the magic of Venice on this private tour, designed for a personalized and unforgettable experience. Stroll through St. Mark’s Square, see the Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the Grand Canal, all with expert insights from your private guide. Upgrade with skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica to admire its dazzling mosaics and dive deeper into Venice’s rich history, perfect for travelers seeking an exclusive, story-filled adventure.

Venice Private Tour fast access, Doge Palace, St Mark's Basilica

4.2

(9)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $372

Explore Venice through its cuisine on this private food and drinks tour led by a local. You’ll visit several bars, sampling Venetian delicacies like “fritto misto” fried seafood and traditional crustless sandwiches while sipping a glass or two of local wine or Aperol spritz—already conveniently included. As you stroll through San Marco, San Polo and the Rialto, you’ll discover dishes, flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed.

Venice Food Tour with a Local Foodie, 100% Personalised & Private

3.0

(1)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $218

San Marco Square Pass: Basilica, Doge's Palace & Bell Tower

4.1

(22)

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $81

4.7

(429)

Semi-Private Murano & Burano Luxury Expierence

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $71

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

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What are people saying about Venice

Elizabeth_C, Mar 2026

Highly recommended!

This is a really unique way to experience Venice. The location is away from a lot of the crowds and in a more local neighborhood. Our guide made us feel safe and cared for, and also had a great knowledge of the history of the city she calls home. I highly recommend this!

Traditional Bragozzo Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello

Kenneth_S, Jan 2026

Luigi is great!

This tour is exciting and very informative. Luigi was a wonderful guide and skipper of the boat. He made it seem like an adventure. He speaks Italian, English and French and easily and expertly switches between languages, depending on who is in the boat. He also gave us plenty of time to shop for items on each island and to have a lovely meal before we sailed back to Venice. I highly recommend this unique boat tour for anyone who’s interested in going to the islands.

Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local

Chris_R, Oct 2025

Carlotta was our guide...

Carlotta was our guide for the walking tour. She did a wonderful job of showing us through Venice. She was very knowledgeable of the area and its history. She remained cheerful and upbeat even though if rained during our entire tour. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that was interested in a walking tour of Venice.

Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

Brad_S, Sep 2025

Amazing experience! We would give it 6 stars if we could.

Amazing lunch with Massimo! Unforgettable experience and the best way to start our vacation in Italy. Massimo is as talented as he is personable and kind. After welcoming us into his home he made us feel like long lost Italian family, teaching us the secret traditions of his mother and grandmother. Truly an experience we will never forget and the best pasta we’ve ever had!

Mask Workshop - Paint Your Own Venetian Mask in Venice, Italy

Fredrik_H, Jul 2025

Family crafting in lovely shop

A creative crafting session with nice and knowledgeable staff. Good selection of masks to start from, but inquire if a specific model is wanted. The workshop is held in a separate studio from main store, but still offer hundreds of masks for inspiration. Each staff member paints masks as well as alternate to host the workshop. Our hostess was very helpful overall with an introduction in basic techniques and offering additional tools and colors as well as advice when requested. As the eight staff members have their individual styles you may deep dive if wanted (time and crowd permitting). Most enjoyable if not too many (up to 10), multiple groups may book the same time. However they handle large groups (20+) but the space will be limited.

Venice: Home Cooking Experience with a Local by Cesarine

Janet_C, Jun 2025

One of the best things we did in our trip!

What an amazing experience! Communication prior to the tour was excellent! The instructions were explicit on how to find the beautiful home which was conveniently located by a water taxi. The chef, Patrizia made us feel comfortable and welcome. She provided support, encouragement, and excellent demonstrations on how to make 3 items. They were excellent, and I left with new skills as well as a list she completed with food items, recipes, and equipment-purchase suggestions. What an incredible way to enjoy family and friends in an interactive activity!

Rialto Market Tour with Hands on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu

Lynne_P, Jun 2025

We enjoyed our morning...

We enjoyed our morning walking through the market with Lorenzo. We prepared fish and vegetables from the market and made fresh pasta from scratch. After preparing our meal we had a lovely lunch together and spent time just visiting in Lorenzo’s kitchen. An all-together memorable day!