All Venice Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Venice St Mark's Basilica Express Guided Tour with Tickets

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

Full-Day Venice Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

6 hoursFree Cancellation

The Doge's Palace is one of Venice's treasures, but the long line to enter can put off even the most avid art and history buffs. On this tour, bypass the wait with skip-the-line admission and head directly inside with your guide. Take in the sumptuous halls and artistic masterpieces as you learn about Venetian history from your guide, plus cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs for one of the most famous views in Venice. Focus on the highlights to cover the complex in just two hours, ideal for pairing with other sightseeing tours.

Venice Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs Guided Tour

Perfect for travelers who are short on time, this small-group tour takes you on an adventure to discover the hidden secrets and historical wonders of Venice. Exploring the “City of Bridges” with a guide means there’s no need to follow a map or worry about getting lost. Instead, just enjoy having a whistle-stop itinerary planned out for you, with stops at Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo House, and St Mark’s Square.

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

Visiting Venice’s most famous landmarks can mean long waits at the ticket kiosk, but this small-group tour ensures skip-the-line entry to both St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, including the Basilica entry ticket. Admire golden mosaics and sweeping views from the Basilica terrace, then step inside the Doge’s Palace to explore lavish chambers, the Golden Staircase, and the Grand Council Chamber.

St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip the Line - Semi-Private

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

PRIVATE Venice Home Cooking Class & Rialto Market with Massimo

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Sitting directly on the Grand Canal, Venice’s Santa Lucia train station is an unforgettable gateway to the city but reaching your hotel from here can be a hassle. Avoid the delays and crowds of the public water bus with this private boat transfer that includes pickup directly outside the station and drop-off at your hotel. Enjoy views of the Floating City as you cruise along its canals to your final destination.

Private Transfer from Santa Lucia train station to Hotel in Venice City Center

1 hourFree Cancellation

Indulge in a delightful 3.5-hour adventure during this market and cooking us in Venice with a local Venetian host. Gather insights into the art of pasta-making and learn insider tips and tricks. Armed with the provided recipes, you will learn how to whip up a delectable pasta meal for your loved ones anytime you wish. Enjoy the relaxing ambiance and youthful vibe, uplifted by the beats of good music and delicious local wine.

Market tour & Cooking Class with a Real Venetian

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

Discover the heart of Venice with a guided visit to St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica. Begin in St. Mark’s Square, where your guide introduces the landmarks and stories that shaped Venice’s most famous square. Then enter St. Mark’s Basilica and admire its golden mosaics, domes, marble details, and centuries of history as your guide brings this extraordinary landmark to life. Choose the option that suits your visit. Explore St. Mark’s Square and Basilica with a live guide in your selected language, or extend your experience with entry to Doge’s Palace. With the Doge’s Palace option, enjoy your guided Basilica visit first, then continue independently with a digital audioguide. Discover the palace’s grand halls and historic chambers before crossing the Bridge of Sighs and exploring the Prisons. Experience Venice’s religious and political heritage in one memorable visit.

St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets and Tour Options

1 hourFree Cancellation

Explore Venice on a 2-hour guided walking tour designed for kids and families! Starting at San Zaccaria, journey through the iconic St. Mark's Square, Campo San Bartolomeo, and the bustling Rialto District. With a local, family-friendly guide, children enjoy interactive games, treasure hunts, and stories that bring Venice’s history to life. Tailored learning tools like pop-up books and trivia make this an engaging adventure. Choose a private or small group tour for an unforgettable family experience.

Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour for Kids and Families

Venice Priority Access Tour: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica

Venice Events tour - Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Hiring a gondola on the fly in Venice can be stressful. Take the guesswork out of your experience on this pre-booked shared gondola ride that takes you through the most picturesque canals and beneath the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Kick off your ride with a brief explanation of the history and design of Venetian gondolas, then glide through the city to enjoy views of its sumptuous palaces from the water. Upgrade to visit Casanova's Palace, Ca’Rezzonico.

Crafted Gondola Ride under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Take the guesswork out of your logistics and combine a transfer and sightseeing stop with this private transfer. Choose departure from Venice or Milan and set off with a professional driver on board a luxurious air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi. Break up the drive with a stop in Verona and free time to explore while your driver stays with the bags, then continue on to your final destination in Milan or Venice.

Private Luxury Transfer from Venice to Milan with stop in Verona(or vice versa)

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine

Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Make the most of your visit to the Doge’s Palace in Venice with skip-the-line access and a guide who reveals details you'd miss on your own. Admire its stunning gold staircases, masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, and unique Byzantine and Oriental architecture while listening to expert commentary through personal headsets. Choose the full experience or the "St Mark's Essentials" option for a tailored visit.

Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Guided Tour in Venice

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Lido Island is known for being the setting of one of the world’s oldest film festivals. With this tour, let a guide show you the highlights of the island, including its beaches, markets, and 1920s art nouveau-style architecture. To make the most of your time and cover more sites, enjoy exploring the island by bike on beautiful canal-side paths, with scenic breaks along the way—such as at a lighthouse.

Lido Bike Tour: With a Local on the Island of Cinema

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Venice's royal history on a guided tour, visiting landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark’s Cathedral. Skip-the-line entry saves time along the way, while guided tours offer fascinating insights into the lavish interiors and Byzantine mosaics. Conveniently, you can choose from different packages to suit your needs, including options like visiting St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace and the Bell Tower.

Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Rich with mosaics, Byzantine art, and architectural details, the St Mark’s Basilica (Basilica of San Marco) is a Venice masterpiece. With that much to see it’s easy to miss key points, but a guided visit ensures you cover the highlights—while learning the stories behind the artwork. On this tour, you'll settle into a comfortable seat as the guide points out Biblical scenes, the Treasury, and more.

St Mark's Basilica Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Dolomites Day Trip from Venice & Treviso: Top & Hidden Gems

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Transfer private shuttle Venice to Ravenna Cruise port terminal

10 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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Must-Dos in Venice

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What are people saying about Venice

Alexandria_O, Nov 2026

Absolutely amazing!

Carie was so sweet and so knowledgeable! Our tour was an amazing time. In addition to the regularly scheduled tour, she brought me to a specific lace maker she knew on Burano to find the wedding veil I wanted to find. She has great recommendations all around Venice as well. Highly recommend!

Dolomites Day Trip from Venice: Scenic Mountain Escape

Jodi_B, Nov 2026

Great trip to Dolomites

Such a beautiful drive to the Dolomites. Ride was comfortable and very entertaining! Our tour guide Carlo was the absolute best!! He made the trip informative and so much fun! So grateful we had him as our tour guide. Perfect photo ops these mountains were a highlight to our trip. Thank you Carlo!!

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

Nam_N, Nov 2026

We had a wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time! Everything is well organized. Our tour guide is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The price was affordable. The tour started on time. We got a headset to listen throughout the tour. Got a roughly 45 minutes to stroll through both islands. Highly recommend to book with The Tour Guy company.

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

Brooke_R, Nov 2026

Book it!

We had the BEST time on this experience. Our guide was Enrica who was the best!!! Soooo knowledgable and easy to understand. Enrica took no time in getting to know everyone and made everyone feel at ease, she is down to earth and up for a laugh. Enrica really tried her best to cater to everyone’s preferences ( so don’t worry if you don’t eat meat). This was a great way to eat like a local and Enrica to the places she goes to which speaks for itself. All of the food and drinks was outstanding. Robbie at the deli stop had earned himself a mention, great and kind guy. We fortunately were paired with three others on our experience whom we all got on so great with and this certainly enhanced the experience, all we done was laugh and Enrica made us feel like part of the family. Would 100% recommend this if you’re in Venice for a short space of time. Next time we’re here we will certainly do this tour again! 100/10!

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

Gayle_M, Oct 2026

Excellent tour with n Venice!

The skip the line benefit was well worth it and Sandra was an excellent and knowledgeable guide who spoke excellent English. Both the Doge Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica were beautiful and we were all amazed with the amount of gold leaf there is throughout both. Highly recommend this tour.

Day trip to the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice

Leslie_P, Oct 2026

Stefani and the Dolomites were AMAZING!

Stefania was a true treasure! She shared so much knowledge throughout the entire day! The van was large and immaculate. The first two stops were outstanding - Cortina and Lake Braies. The third stop could definitely be skipped with 30 additional minutes being added to the Cortina stop and easily an additional 30-45 minutes at Lake Braies. We loved Cortina but you feel a bit rushed and Lake Braies is spectacular with options to walk around the lake, a solid hour moderate hike and/or row in boats on the lake. They also have outdoor eating venues with spectacular views. The food service is fast which helps although it is SO beautiful that you really want to enjoy and indulge in lunch, followed by the hike or a boat row. Doing both puts you in a pinch on time. Imagine being at a luxury ski resort for only 90 minutes or so! I believe everyone in our van LOVED the day a well as Stefania. You should know it is VERY mountainous driving with hairpin curves therefore if you are prone at all to car sickness you should prepare for the trip properly. You travel by van (we had a full size luxury Mercedes) which allows Stefania to drive the roads like a regular car - very different than driving by bus motorcoach. This tour is a MUST do without a doubt!

Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access

sarahwon6, Oct 2026

One of the best tours...

One of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Going first thing in the morning to the Doge palace before anyone else, was truly amazing. Elena our guide was absolutely fantastic. Funny, memorable, deep knowledge and was amazing communicator who kept us laughing and explained details that only a native of Venice could know.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

fara1, Oct 2026

Exceptional private tour experience!

Our guide, Soroush, is incredibly knowledgeable on the history on Venice. We learned many interesting facts. The gondola ride was a wonderful, memorable finish. Highly recommend opting for a private guide, ad it also gives you an opportunity to ask as many questions you want.

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

Philip_M, Oct 2026

Just as advertised and worth it!

Our guide was wonderful! The history she told was very interesting and important for a better appreciation of what we saw, especially at the Basilica. The tour of the Palace is longer and be prepared for lots of stairs and standing for a long time, but it was fascinating. The gondola ride was very nice, about 25 minutes through neighborhoods as well as the Grand Canal. There 4-5 people in a gondola so be prepared for that.

Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

Kathleen_M, Oct 2026

Don't Miss this Detailed Tour of Doge's Palace and a Visit to St. Mark's while in Venice

Excellent guide, very personable and knowledgeable, native of Venice. She gave a thorough and extremely interesting tour of Doge's Palace, which was fascinating, comprising the bulk of the tour. Following Doge's Palace, we had 20-30 minutes in St. Mark's Basilica with our guide. St. Mark's was beautful and impressive. Just the right amount of time to dedicate to these two key sites while in Venice (2-3 hours). Highly recommend!

Venice in a Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

robert_m, Oct 2026

Great too w/ a bit too much Doge

The tour was totally worth it. It covered alot of territory, focusing on St. Mark's Cathedral, Rialto Sq and Bridge, a gondala ride, and Doge's palace. The guide spoke very good english. The gondola ride was well assigned so usually a couple gets to sit in the love seat in the middle. The time in Doge's palace as about 45 minutes longer than it needed to be. The walk around was moderately limited but just getting to/from any tour in Venice pretty much requires the use of water-buses which gives you good views of the Venice shorelines and lots of opportunity to hop-off/hop-on. (Buy a longer pass ticket and its no-muss-no-fuss.