Top Veneto Language Classes

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.

The region of Veneto is famous for its prosecco, but it can be difficult to reach its vineyards without a car. Travel from Venice to Conegliano by train, and then hop aboard a private vehicle for a special day of wine tasting. Visit local wineries to learn about the winemaking methods and sample high-quality sparkling wine. In between, visit a family-run osteria for a typical lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and homemade desserts.

Maximize your time sightseeing in Venice with this group walking tour and gondola ride. Setting off in the morning, beat the daytime crowds before they descend on the city, as you follow your guide to Venice's highlights. Take in the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco, the Basilica of Saints John and Paul, and more. Then, watch the sights drift by from the water as you relax on a gondola.

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

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.

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.

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.

Venice is bursting with attractions, making it tough to prioritize what to see. Ideal for first-time visitors, this three-hour tour showcases the best of Venice by foot and canal. Hear the history of St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St. Mark’s Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Finish on a high note: a boat tour down the Grand Canal.

Simplify a visit to Venice's Doge's Palace with this skip-the-line guided tour of the former center of power in the Venetian Republic. Following your guide, take in the ornately decorated halls, walk across the Bridge of Sighs, and into the prison where Casanova was once held. Listen to insightful commentary as you go, as you gain a deeper understanding that goes beyond what you'll find on information panels.

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.