Top Venice Half-day Tours

Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(4,217)

from $139

With this tour, you can explore two stunning islands while visiting Venice—Murano, renowned for its centuries-old glassblowing tradition, and Burano, famous for its intricate lacemaking history. Travel comfortably by private boat, then enjoy the chance to disembark and learn about local crafts, including live demonstrations of both glassblowing and lacemaking, as well as free time to explore Burano alone.

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(1,017)

from $29

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

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

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(8,360)

from $40

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.

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.5

(8,042)

from $23

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

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

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(662)

from $109

Skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace and opt for a small-group guided tour instead. Then, enjoy the quintessential Venice experience—a gondola ride through the city’s canals and waterways. Your ticket also includes access to several landmarks surrounding Saint Mark’s Square, as well as access to a mobile app that provides commentary to a walking tour of the city at your own pace.

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(3,119)

from $116

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

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

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(5,459)

from $83

Feel like a local (and ditch the tourist traps) when you follow your guide to Venice’s in-the-know bars and restaurants on this small-group food tour. Come hungry: over four stops in the Cannaregio district, try everything from spritzes and crostini to *cicchetti* (Venetian small plates) and gelato. As you go, learn more about daily life in Venice from your guide. Choose from lunchtime or dinner options.

Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,283)

from $81

Explore Venice–and enjoy a more intimate experience at a time that suits you–on this private tour with a local guide, complete with half-hour gondola ride. Discover the city’s highlights, including St. Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge, visit hidden gems you might otherwise have missed, and step inside historic buildings. Take a private gondola along the Grand Canal and enjoy plenty of time for photo opportunities on the water.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(128)

from $93

Maximize your sightseeing time on your Venice vacation with this private walking tour, and orient yourself around the city's historical attractions, canal-lined neighborhoods, and sights. As it’s a private tour, the focus is on your interests, but typical itineraries include pass-by stops at top Venice attractions such as the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Fish Market, the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, La Fenice Theater, and more.

Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Venice Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(92)

from $41

Explore Venice with a small-group tour that dives into the city’s history, culture, and iconic landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. With your guide leading the way, skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and step inside these stunning sites to uncover their fascinating stories. Wander through St. Mark's Square, cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, and hear tales of Casanova while visiting the Old and New Prisons—then marvel at the grandeur of the Correr Museum, once home to Napoleon and the King of Italy.

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

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

3 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,258)

from $116

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

Explore the picturesque islands of the Venetian lagoon on a guided boat tour from San Marco. Discover Murano’s famous glass-blowing traditions with a live demonstration, then stroll through its charming streets. Continue to Burano, known for its colorful houses and lace-making heritage. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the islands' history and culture, making this an unforgettable experience full of art, craftsmanship, and Venetian charm.

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(944)

from $29

See the best of Venice during one comprehensive tour—perfect for travelers with limited time in the city. Bypass the crowds with skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, and continue your experience at the History Gallery with a VR adventure that brings history to life. Complete your day with an optional gondola ride along the Grand Canal for the ultimate Venetian experience.

Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch

Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(413)

from $113

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(183)

from $341

Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.0

(4,171)

from $46

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

Cruise Venice's legendary canals on this private sightseeing boat tour with a bonus gondola ride. The city’s maze-like alleys and crowded bridges can turn your trip into an exhausting experience. This private boat tour covers all the highlights from the water, stopping at landmarks such as the Frari Chapel, Piazza San Marco, and colourful Rialto Market, and ends on a high with an authentic gondola ride.

(3,573)

from $104

Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!

Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(9)

from $152

Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(118)

from $33

Experience the magic of Venice on a half-day walking tour filled with history and beauty. Start at Piazza San Marco, exploring St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access. Wander to the Rialto Bridge for stunning Grand Canal views and discover hidden treasures like the spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, all while your guide brings the stories of Venice to life.

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Venice Deluxe Tour

5.0

(766)

from $258

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

(485)

from $175

Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to Burano Lace Island

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(1,555)

from $59

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

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.

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(1,976)

from $105

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

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with Secret Passages Access

Tolly_G, May 2026

Great tour of the secret areas as well as the main areas of the place and a shorter but informative tour of cathedral

Absolutely wonderful tour. Guide did a great job of showing us the secret areas of the palace along with the main areas and then the Duomo. She was knowledgeable and friendly. This made the tour so much more enjoyable. My 22 yr old daughter said it was the best tour of our Italy trip and it held the attention of my less interested 18 yr old Son. Worthwhile tour! Can’t remember the name of our guide but she was wonderfull

Venice Deluxe Tour

Mark_D, May 2026

The best - and worth every penny

Antonio is an excellent guide and provides an educational and fun tour. We learned a lot from his explanations of the history of the places we visited and the multiple paintings we looked at. We were surprised and happy that he also paid for drinks and snacks at a couple of stops and brought us to a glass blowing demonstration that was not on the original tour. He also is happy to provide local suggestions for restaurants and other places. Absolutely worth the money. I will use him as a guide when I come back.

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

ttelesko, May 2026

Mikaela was a wonderful...

Mikaela was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the area and the specific sites we visited. We spent the right amount of time at both Murano and Burano and the boat rides to and from were enjoyable as well. Would definitely recommend her as a guide.

Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

Kim_B, May 2026

Denys, our guide, made...

Denys, our guide, made sure everyone was happy with the selection of food provided at each stop. He was the most accommodating guide I have yet to experience. The food stops were very popular. We tried to go back to one for a late lunch and the line was long. Thank you Denys, for your kind, intelligent manner.

Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour

HEIDI_L, Mar 2026

Great tour!

This was a wonderful food tour with Daniela! She did a fantastic job of showing us some places we never would’ve found on our own and telling us a lot about the history of Venice. The small group was very nice and made it easy to hear and enjoy everything. We always like to take a food tour on the first day we get to a city because it’s a great introduction to the area and this tour was particularly good!

Venice Food Tour with 6+ Tastings with Cicchetti, Spritz & More

Joe_w, Mar 2026

Marina is amazing and makes you feel like family

We had a great time exploring Venice with Marina on this food tour. It ended up being just the four of us on the tour, which made it feel very personal and relaxed. Marina was incredibly personable and friendly from the start—easy to talk to and genuinely passionate about sharing Venice with us. We stopped at several spots to try delicious cicchetti, spritz and wine and a few other dishes. Marina did a wonderful job explaining the local food, wine and culture while keeping the atmosphere light and enjoyable. Overall, it was a really memorable way to experience Venice beyond the usual tourist paths. A great mix of food, drinks, and local insight. We’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a more personal and authentic tasting tour. Marina was amazing and made us feel like family. Thank you for a great time!

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

Jeff_S, Feb 2026

Thank you Claudia!

A great way to visit the islands without having to think about anything and get a whole experience! We saw glass blowing, a lace demonstration, and had little cookies. Plenty of free time to explore the islands at your pace and shop. We ate at Burano, shopped at them all! Claudia did a great job telling us about everything we were passing and the history behind it.

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

Donna_P, Oct 2025

St Marks /Doges Palace

Private tour with guide Giorgia History of Venice explained expertly enthusiastically by Giorgia This was the highlight of the entire stay in Venice St Meeks and Doges Palace were amazing . Having “skip the line “ access with a guide made for a pleasant non stressful time

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

Jerry_R, Sep 2025

Outstanding!!

This by far is one of the best tours we have booked in our travels to Europe. Nico our tour guide made the experience that much more enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable young man. Never felt rushed and took his time explaining all the little details that only a local would know. Thank you viator and more so Nico. Highly recommended.

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Kathryn_K, Aug 2025

Food and Wine with a generous Splash of History

Guida helped us discover hidden gems that we would have never found ourselves. She was a knowledgeable tour guide and great company. She made sure that everyone’s needs were met and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening. A perfect blend of history and wonderful food and drinks.

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

Joseph_C, Aug 2025

Informative and Engaging

Rita, our guide was informative and engaging. We began promptly, had ample time in the basilica, and were guided through carefully. We then went to the gondola for a nice ride through the canals. The tour ended where it began, which was very convenient, even though the listing said it would end far away.

Private Murano and Burano VIP Venice Boat Tour

Yanosik_G, Jul 2025

Another great time with Sergio

This was our second tour with Sergio, his is special, we had made our day twice and will make anyone’s day, his knowledge of the history of Venice and this two islands is unmatchable, he takes you through the streets of those islands and shares very unique stories with you, he is greeted by many along way, he then takes you to the best glass factory in Murano, if anyone is looking for a tour to enjoy and learn Burano and Murano, this is the tour and Sergio is the person. Thank you!!!