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Skip the Line Venice Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour

4.0

(267)

from $135

See Venice’s tucked-away places as well as don’t-miss monuments on this walking tour. Your guide shares unusual stops not typically found on the tourist path, starting in Dorsoduro, the university district. Learn about the city’s history at sites like the Rialto Bridge and Marco Polo’s home, then meander through Campo San Giovanni e Paolo up to Piazza San Marco. Opt for a small group or upgrade to a private tour.

Venice in a Day: Walking Tour of Top Sights & Hidden Gems

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.

4.7

(197)

from $41

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.5

(8,111)

from $23

City Center Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Experience

If you've already covered the main sights of Venice, then get ready to explore the city's lesser-known spots during this off-the-beaten-track small-group walking tour. Stroll along narrow canals and unique points of interest like Marco Polo's House. Plus, enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride and visit the Gondola Gallery to learn about gondola craftsmanship and enjoy a virtual gondola experience.

City Center Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Experience

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.

4.1

(138)

from $55

Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Tour in Venice

Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Tour in Venice

4.5

(119)

from $104

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.

Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(3,782)

from $104

Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(266)

from $158

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.

Eat Drink repeat. Food and Wine tour in Venice

Eat, Drink and Repeat: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Venice

4.9

(1,150)

from $111

St. Mark's Basilica: Golden Cathedral Priority Visit (Refundable)

30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(482)

from $14

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.

Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Discover Venice’s Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto on a small-group food tour that combines history, culture, and culinary delights. Escape the tourist crowds as a local guide leads you to hidden gems, including a historic bakery, traditional Venetian taverns, and charming cafes. Enjoy tastings of cicchetti, Venetian wines, and a decadent dessert (tiramisu or gelato depending on the season), while learning the stories behind Venetian cuisine and the iconic Spritz.

4.2

(487)

from $117

Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1,080)

from $128

Cross off three must-do experiences in Venice on this tour: A gondola ride down the famous canals, a skip-the-line tour of St. Mark's Basilica, and a guided tour through the Doge's Palace. Discover golden mosaics, learn about Venetian history, and see why Venice was one of the great European maritime powers. And, instead of haggling with vendors, relax on a prebooked classic gondola boat ride.

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(488)

from $175

Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Private Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica Walking Tour

5.0

(393)

from $233

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.

Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Venice : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(113)

from $59

Go beyond typical sightseeing and uncover Venice’s darker side without missing the stories hidden in plain sight. This guided experience brings the city’s eerie past to life, leading you through atmospheric streets while sharing chilling legends and lesser-known histories. Explore iconic locations from a new perspective and enjoy a more immersive, story-driven way to experience Venice.

Venice: Ghosts & Murders - Mysterious Tales of San Marco Area

Venice: Ghosts & Murders - Mysterious Tales of San Marco Area

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(126)

from $56

Discover the rich history of Venice’s longtime Jewish community with one of the few guides licensed to tour this area. You’ll visit the Jewish Ghetto/Ghetto Ebraico and go inside two of Venice’s most stunning synagogues, as well as several hidden gems and landmarks. Learn about the art and architecture of this special area as you hear stories and fascinating facts from your local guide.

Venice: Guided Tour of Synagogues with a Local Guide

Venice: Guided Tour of Synagogues with a Local Guide

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(73)

from $57

Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Fast Access Tour

3.8

(42)

from $69

Learn what sets Venetian cuisine apart from the rest of Italy on an indulgent food and wine walking tour in Venice. Sample delicious small bites known as "cicchetti", and pop into some of the island's best "bacari," or wine bars. As you explore, gain insider knowledge from your guide and discover the best hidden gems in the area. Then, enjoy a sit-down dinner complete with authentic Venetian dishes and artisanal gelato.

Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner

Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner

4.6

(135)

from $45

Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a private food tour with six or 10 food and drink tastings, from Italian gelato to Spritz. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your local host, who provides you with lesser-known hot spots and recommendations for the rest of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience and you can tailor your tour according to your interests.

Venice private food tour with a local private guide

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

4.7

(605)

from $143

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

Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(141)

from $65

As night falls on Venice and the crowds disappear, discover the city’s darkest secrets on this devilishly entertaining night tour. Wander through narrow passageways and past the blackened, vacant canals to uncover Venice’s haunted history. Listen to your guide spin tales about the sinister deeds and tragic ends of the figures who once walked the streets—some of whom are believed to still wander as restless spirits.

Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.9

(849)

from $41

Experience the magic of Venice on a small-group gondola ride through its enchanting canals, led by skilled gondoliers. Glide beneath centuries-old bridges, marvel at the Grand Canal, and enjoy stunning views of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Island. Enhance your journey with a visit to the Gondola Gallery to uncover the history and craftsmanship of Venice’s iconic gondolas, see an original gondola on display, and take a 3D journey through Venice across the centuries.

Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery™

Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery™

1 hourFree Cancellation

3.9

(4,494)

from $45

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

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.

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.2

(1,075)

from $46

San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

Skip the crowds and uncover Venice’s hidden corners on this unique walking tour. Wander through the ancient heart of the city—from Campo Santa Maria Formosa’s baroque church to the Rialto Bridge area—while your guide reveals secrets of Casanova, Marco Polo, and treasures from Constantinople. Sip a spritz like a true Venetian, and step inside The Yard of Venice Gallery to see a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and experience a virtual reality ride along the Grand Canal. Upgrade to end your tour with an optional shared gondola ride, and experience the city from a vantage point on the water.

San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

4.5

(920)

from $21

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Reese_C, Jul 2026

Great tour and avoided...

Great tour and avoided the San Marcos area, which was great because we had another tour there with friends. Explored San Polo and Cannaregio areas, less crowded, different stories and obvious that some Venetians still live there. Sebastian’s gave great insights throughout. Excellent tour and recommended.

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

MaryLou_S, Jul 2026

Great Tour

Great tour to see Venetian culture about glassblowing and lace making. We love the beautiful bright-colored buildings of Burano. You do get free time to stroll through the island and take photos or to get something to eat. The boat ride was great to get another view of Venice and the two islands.

Best of Venice Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Expert

Chris_J, Jul 2026

Alice gave our group...

Alice gave our group fantastic insight into what makes Venice so unique, with a great combination of old history and current events included in her tour. She was interactive and friendly throughout our walk, and provided information even while she kept us moving from one area to the next. Highly recommended.

Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

Brekke_C, Jul 2026

Tone was a great tour...

Tone was a great tour guide. He took us to some great places and explained the different types of food we were trying and made suggestions on what drinks (not included, purchased separately) would go well. We made 5 stops. Our family of 5 all really enjoyed the 1st stop at Alla Fonda which is a very rare occurrence for all of us to like something. And of course we all loved the last stop for gelato that is made right on location. I especially loved that Tone had a book he used to show us the history of how Venice started and the foundation system. I enjoyed this so much I thought about booking another food tour the next day, but we just didn't have enough time.

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Steve_M, Jul 2026

Good but warm

Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The focus of the tour is the Doges Palace and not St Marks. The tour got a bit long in the palace on a warm summer day with no AC, crowds, and a lot of stuffy rooms. Interesting but we got worn out and would have been happy spending less time in the palace and more in St Marks.

Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

Terri_K, Jul 2026

Entertaining and Enriching Food Tour

This was a fabulous Food Tour you will not hungry on! Marianna was very lively and out going making this ever so entertaining, Her in-depth knowledge of Venice and the life style of Venetians was very informative and enlightening. If I am ever back in Venice I would like to do anything else she leads.

Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access

Leslie_Z, Jul 2026

Highly recommend tour of Basilica and Doge’s Palace

A native Venetian and educated in art history, Marina was an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide. Her English is flawless and she shared interesting insights and perspectives everywhere. We appreciated her intelligence and delivery-very genuine with a touch of humor where appropriate- and importantly, not annoying the way some tour guides are too dramatic, talk too much, or try to hard to be funny.

Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

Carol_K, Jul 2026

Fab food and drinks

Levy was so much fun on this tour. Highly knowledgeable about the food and drink and it was great to try foods from down little alleyways that you probably wouldn’t even find. She was a very refreshing young lady with a huge personality. Fantastic food that wouldn’t think to combine together. Highly recommended 😊

Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat

Anonymous, Jul 2026

We booked our tour with...

We booked our tour with Francesca and she was delightful. She was very kind and knowledgeable. Our group was composed of a few large parties and it was very easy to navigate without getting separated. The glass blowing and traditional lace making were beautiful as well as the towns. We had a great time!

St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

Craig_P, Jul 2026

Informative experience...

Informative experience with great venues and lots of walking. Tour guide Felipo was knowledgeable and courteous. Bluetooth earpieces were provided by the company and are very helpful. Doge Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica were both beautiful. Bring a portable fan because they’re hot in the summer. Gondola ride was a nice way to wrap up the outing.

Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Rajlakshmi_K, Jun 2026

Major and off the beaten path sites

Wonderful intro to Venice. Jack was our guide and led us to all the important areas to see but also off the beaten path little treasures. So informative. Also gave us notes of his favorite places. Really fantastic guide and great experience of culture, history and stories.

Venice Unveiled: A Stress-Free Small-Group Walking Tour

Christine_C, Jun 2026

Great walking tour

Giada was truly a great and informed tour guide. Loved hearing about the history and architecture of Venice, and while they promised less than 10 people (we had 12 and 2 don’t show which means 14), but it was ok. Giada was great with taking us places slightly off the beaten path. Venice is very very busy though.