Top Venice Holidays

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than new pasta-making knowledge. Join a small group at a central Venice cooking school, and learn how to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch, as well as two sauces, all with help from your professional chef guide. Then, sample Tuscan wines, create your own gelato flavor, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Book a shared Venice Link arrival transfer from Marco Polo Airport to your Venice hotel, and enjoy a stress-free start to your trip. It’s a simple, cost-effective boat transfer that’s available through the week.

Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join our expert gondolier in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

Experience the beauty of Venice from the water with this exclusive small-group gondola ride down the iconic Grand Canal. Before boarding, learn about the history of the famous boat at the Gondola Gallery, which also includes a VR experience. Then, settle on board for an unforgettable ride and take in some of the city's most famous sights from the water, snapping keepsake photos along the way.

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Instead of visiting the typical tourist bars, get an insider’s perspective on where the locals drink and dine in the city, sampling an array of Veneto specialties. Fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines are all on the list.

Learn how to taste prosecco properly on this guided tasting experience at a wine bar nestled in the heart of Venice. Instead of sampling wine without context, follow the owner and sommelier as he explains production methods, flavor profiles, and tasting techniques. Sample a variety of Italian proseccos paired with light appetizers, and gain practical insight that helps you choose and enjoy sparkling wines with confidence.

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.

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Bring home the ultimate souvenir of your Venetian sojourn—your own papier-mâché carnival mask, handmade to your own design. A local master artisan works with you and your small group to unleash your creativity, as well as sharing stories of craftsmanship and carnival. Work with a whirlwind of materials—not just paint, but feathers, glitter, and trimmings—to create something that’s truly and uniquely yours.

Venice is more than an open-air museum, it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, which features six different labels in six different bars or restaurants. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

The Doge's Palace prison near St. Mark's Square is where Casanova was held before his famous escape—a specific and unusual piece of Venetian history that standard walking tours rarely cover. This experience combines a guided visit to the historic prison with a hands-on Carnival mask-making workshop led by a local artisan, with a completed mask to take home at the end.

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

Begin your tour by getting picked up at Venice. Travel for less than an hour to the beautiful Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Far from the crowd of Venice we will travel along the Prosecco road, through rolling vineyards and charming villages. First of all you will visit a gem hidden among the vineyards, perched on the most breathtaking hill with the best view imaginable. You will discover the secrets of a family-run vineyard known for their top quality production. You will taste 4 different glasses of Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG wine and will enjoy a light lunch with local home-made delicacies like salami, cheese and bread. Then you will enjoy the perfect italian Aperol Spritz aperitif with snacks on a panoramic terrace. Finally you will visit Asolo, the city of a hundred horizons, one of the most enchanting villages in Italy known for its unique charm, deep historical roots and rich cultural heritage. This tour will end at the meeting point in Venice in the afternoon.

Pair food and wine with Venetian culture —away from the tourist trail—on a walking tour of the Cannaregio neighborhood and the Jewish Ghetto, still home to a small Jewish community. In an intimate small group, you’ll visit traditional bars to sample the local “cicchetti” (small snacks), local wine, signature sweets, and, of course, gelato. Just note: Some eateries restaurants close for the Jewish sabbath on Fridays and Saturdays.

You don’t have to brave Venice in February to enjoy the magic of Carnival. Capture yourself against six different settings and backgrounds with a range of dresses, masks, hats, and feathers at a studio in the heart of Venice. Create fun videos and photos to share online or print out—it’s the perfect activity for when history and art gets a little much.

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice’s most distinctive neighborhoods on a small-group walking food tour through the Cannaregio district and former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area’s history and culture from your guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, such as pasta, wine, gelato, and freshly baked goods.

Experience Venice through some of its food on this small-group tour led by a local foodie who demystifies some classic dishes. Engage in the local food culture, tasting various cicchetti, which are Venetian small bites, at two locations, and try a spritz to discover the drink beyond the Aperol spritz. You’ll also get to explore the historic Ghetto Ebraica neighborhood and learn about its historic culture.

Experience the magic of the Venice Carnival all year around on a private tour of the Old Town. Explore San Marco and San Polo and hear the legends of the bauta mask and the Plague Doctor. Extended option: paint your own Venetian mask. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Venice Carnival Tour Choose this option to discover the traditions of the Venice Carnival and see St. Mark's Square, Torre dell'Orologio, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, and more. 3-hour: Venice Carnival Tour & Mask-making Workshop Choose this option to do a 1-hour mask workshop and go on a 2-hour walking tour to discover the traditions of the Venice Carnival and see St. Mark's Square and Rialto. Do you know why people put on elaborate masks when celebrating the annual Carnival of Venice? Get a first-hand experience of local culture and discover the history and traditions of the most famous masquerade ball in the world on a private tour of The City of Masks.

Enjoy a hands-on Italian cooking class just minutes from Venice! Make fresh pasta, traditional tiramisu, and sip local wine in a warm, home-style kitchen in Mestre — no city access fee required.

The collection includes works by 18th‑century masters up to PABLO PICASSO, JEAN COCTEAU, MARC CHAGALL and many others, all united by the fascinating theme of the Venice Carnival

Hear Antonio Vivaldi’s magnificent ‘Four Seasons’ performed by Venice’s acclaimed I Musici Veneziani. The 1.5-hour show will whisk you back to 18th-century Venice, with performers dressed in traditional Venetian costumes and a spectacular setting in the exclusive Salone Capitolare at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro.

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.

The Prosecco Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most renowned wine regions. On this tour, explore beyond the big-name wineries and escape the crowds at a family-run winery. Sample a selection of Prosecco wines during a guided tasting, accompanied by a light lunch of regional specialties. On the way back, stop at a lesser-known viewpoint to enjoy a magnificent view over the vineyards.