Top Venice Arts & Design in 2026

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.

Traveling with children can be challenging, especially when faced with long lines at top attractions. This specially tailored private guided tour for families offers a solution: skip-the-line access to the ever-popular Doge's Palace. Along the way, enjoy child-friendly games and activities, and a chance to also check of St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs.

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.

Ensure your spot at the popular Interpreti Veneziani concert with this pre-booked ticket that also includes a visit to Venice's Music Museum. Learn about the legacy of Vivaldi, a Venetian composer who left a distinct mark on the canal city, and see string instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries in the Music Museum housed inside the San Maurizio Church. Listen later that evening as the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble performs works by such famous composers as Handel, Bach, and Mozart in nearby San Vidal Church.

The Peggy Guggenheim Museum holds one of the top collections of modern art in Europe, but visiting the museum on your own can be overwhelming. With this private tour, explore the galleries with a guide to focus on the highlights and cover the collection in just an hour. Take in works by Picasso, Ernst, Magritte, Calder, and other 20th-century artists, plus stroll through the sculpture garden.

Venice is bursting with attractions, making it tough to prioritize what to see. Ideal for first-time visitors, this private 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 prebooked ticket to beat the long admission lines. Finish on a high note: a boat tour down the Grand Canal.

Venice is a perfect city to explore on foot, and with this tour, you can get your bearings, learn about the city’s history, and tick off some of its main landmarks at the same time. Starting from St. Mark’s Square, the tour passes by Doge’s Palace, the House of Marco Polo, and St Mark’s Basilica, with fascinating stories from your guide throughout.

Enjoy the best of Venice on this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.

Discover the ancient Venetian art of glassblowing on a tour from Venice to the artistic island of Murano. It can be tricky to figure out how to get to the island, but you’ll ride a water taxi across the Venetian Lagoon with a guide to visit one of the oldest glassblowing factories Murano. Watch master glassblowers at work creating intricate designs using a historic furnace, and tour a glass exhibition not usually open to the public on this exclusive tour.

Discover St. Mark’s Basilica—one of Venice's best-known sights—all without the headache of long lines, thanks to this time-saving private tour. Head to the front of the queue with your guide and step inside to admire the cathedral’s gold mosaics and embellished domes. Then, this 2-in-1 tour continues with a walk to other architectural highlights near St. Mark’s Square. As you go, learn about Venice’s history and discover quieter backstreets that many visitors miss, too.

Discover Venice’s local side—and head off the tourist trail—on this immersive, private tour. Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule, meet your guide at a convenient start point (or your hotel), and set off on foot. You’ll venture beyond the crowded areas, and will discover lesser-known treasures from quieter neighborhoods and backstreets to historic churches, gondola-making facilities, and more.

View two highlights of St. Mark’s Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this time-saving walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge’s Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the Palazzo Delle Prigioni Nuove as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice’s republic. Then, tour St. Mark’s Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece.

See most of Venice’s well-known sights in just half a day—and leave the planning and logistics to someone else—on this time-saving, four-in-one sightseeing package. Begin with a guided walking tour of the city's atmospheric streets, and explore the picturesque Castello area. Then, head inside both the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and St. Mark's Basilica, thanks to your included tickets. Cap off your day of sightseeing with a gondola ride on the Grand Canal.

Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide as you discover Venetian history and highlights on this 2-hour walking tour. Wander through the charming backstreets and squares of the San Polo neighborhood, and step inside the spectacular Gothic Frari Church to admire masterpieces by Renaissance painters Titian and Bellini. Explore the city’s commercial heart with a visit to the open-air Rialto market, where Venetians have been buying fresh fish and fruit for centuries.

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 is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, but it is still home to some hidden gems that most tourists miss. This private guided tour allows you to discover them. Your guide will introduce you to the real soul of the city and share their insider's knowledge of the local culture while taking you to beautiful locations and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

On this private tour, you’ll visit the Accademia Galleries, one of the most important museums in Venice, and discover masterpieces from artists including Bellini, Tintoretto, and Canaletto with personalized insights from your guide. As you explore the collection, you’ll get an overview of Venice’s art history and discover treasures you might otherwise have missed. Afterward, follow your guide to the bohemian Dorsoduro area to see highlights including Campo Santa Margherita.

Discover the unique glass-making tradition of the quiet Venetian island of Murano on this private tour. Journey by private boat to Murano where you will learn about the history of glass-making and have the opportunity to admire a glass master working at work. You will see the different techniques that have made Murano so famous for its glass over the world, visit a factory showroom, and explore more of the small island's attractions such as the church of San Pietro Martire.

Discover Venice’s two most iconic landmarks with priority access to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Begin with an immersive VR introduction that brings centuries of Venetian history to life before exploring the Basilica’s golden mosaics, the grand halls of the Doge’s Palace, and the famous Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Upgrade your experience with a traditional gondola ride through Venice’s canals, accompanied by an additional VR presentation revealing the hidden stories of the city on the water. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to see Venice’s top attractions with maximum flexibility and convenience.

Swap Venice’s usual tourist hotspots for a behind-the-scenes tour of a Murano glass factory. The island of Murano and its proud tradition of glassmaking is known throughout the world, and a visit to one of its workshops is a thrill for art lovers and curious travelers alike. See furnaces that reach 2552°F (1400°C), watch the glass blowers at work, and learn how Murano glass is carved, drilled, flattened, and polished.

Set sail from Venice for a day tour of the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Depending on the option chosen, the departure can be from San Marco - Pontile Cornoldi or from the Venice train station, near the KFC. Our first stop is Murano : here you will visit a local furnace and witness the work of a master glassmaker up close during a live demonstration. Overall, you will have about an hour of free time on the island. You will then continue to Burano : here you will have about two hours of free time where you can choose a good place to have lunch or taste typical Venetian aperitifs. From Burano you will finally move to Torcello: here you will have about an hour to explore the island on your own, with the possibility to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (entrance fee not included). Planned return to San Marco & Ferrovia in the late afternoon.

Travelers short on time in Venice can make the most of their time with this short walking tour of the city. Begin in St. Mark’s Square and follow your guide as they take you to some popular highlights such as the Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal, offering up local recommendations for cafes, bars, and restaurants along the way. Places on this shared tour are limited to eight people.

Discover Venice at its best on this small-group walking tour through the city centre. Take in views of the Grand Canal and the iconic Rialto Bridge, then thread your way through local neighbourhoods like San Polo and Cannaregio. Along the route, your guide shares compelling stories—from Venice’s merchant past to its Jewish heritage—revealing hidden corners and historic palazzi.

Capture the beauty of Venice on a private photoshoot and tour led by a local historian. Wander through charming backstreets, canals, and hidden corners while your guide frames and shoots over 40 professional-quality images of your experience. It’s a relaxed, storytelling-filled session designed for anyone who wants to remember Venice through stunning visuals, with the option to add a classic gondola ride at the end of the tour.