All Venice Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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

Between dragging bags over bridges and struggling to find taxis, getting to the airport from a hotel in island Venice can be a sorry experience. Give this romantic city the farewell it—and you!—deserve when you book this private airport transfer. Begin with the classic elegance of a water taxi from your hotel’s nearest dock and finish with a seamless road transfer from the Piazzale Roma car lot.

Venice (water taxi) to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer

50 minutesFree Cancellation

Travel to your cruise port the easy and stylish way with this private motorboat transfer. A professional driver will pick you up at your central Venice hotel in a clean and comfortable motorboat and transport you directly to the cruise port (either Venezia Marittima or San Basilio). Relax and enjoy the ride as you zip by Venice’s historic palaces and beautiful lagoon on the way to your waiting ship.

Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port

25 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

2 to 6 hoursFree 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™

Crafted Gondola Ride under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

45 minutesFree 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

Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the culinary side of Venice—and unlock your invitation to the home of a local chef—in this small-group cooking class on Giudecca, including all ingredients and unlimited drinks. Learn traditional Italian cooking techniques, sample flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed, and prepare your very own pasta, sauce, and tiramisu from scratch. Afterward, take your new skills home with a digital recipe book included.

Italian Cooking Class in Rosa's colorful home

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

PRIVATE Venice Home Cooking Class & Rialto Market with Massimo

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Venice’s most iconic landmark on this express guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica. With reserved access tickets and over a focused 45-minute express guided tour, your expert guide will reveal the history, symbolism, and artistry behind the basilica’s glittering golden mosaics, marble floors, and Byzantine architecture. Using provided headsets, you’ll hear every explanation clearly as you move comfortably through the interior. After your guided visit inside the basilica, your guide will lead you to St. Mark’s Bell Tower and provide an engaging exterior explanation of its history and role in Venetian life. If you select the Bell Tower option, your guide will assist with entry after which your ascent to the top is self-guided, allowing you to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Venice at your own pace. This experience is ideal for travelers who want a well-organized, insightful, and time-efficient visit without the stress of long queues.

Venice St Mark's Basilica Express Guided Tour with Tickets

1 hour 30 minutesFree 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

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

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

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

Learn to Row in the Venice Canals

1 hour 30 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

Private Transfer from Marco Polo airport (VCE) to Ravenna cruise terminal

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice+ water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port - Departure Transfer

2 to 20 minutesFree Cancellation

You probably know Venice, the spectacular floating world of canals and islands, as a city of water. But that’s not its only claim to fame: the city known as La Serenissima is also one of the world’s greatest cities of art. From Bellini to Titian, Tintoretto to Veronese, Venice’s remarkable art scene is an indelible part of city life, woven into the urban fabric in the shape of countless palaces and churches, meeting halls and museums. Inspired by the stunningly vibrant environment all around them, Venetian painters were beguiled by the unpredictable charms of colour, and our Venice Art Tour is the perfect introduction to the unique expressiveness of Venetian art. Come face-to-face with some of the greatest masterpieces ever painted, and in the company of an expert private guide, learn how art has shaped the city in unforgettable locations often overlooked by tour itineraries: The Accademia, the Scuola di San Rocco and the Basilica dei Frari.

Private Venice Art Tour: The Colours of the Floating City

Private Venice Art Tour: The Colours of the Floating City

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Skip the long lines at the Doge’s Palace and explore the historic heart of Venice on a 3-hour tour with a local guide. Walk through the neighborhoods of Saint Mark’s and Castello, where you’ll find a series of historic landmarks, and get a guided introduction to the magnificent Doge’s Palace. This 3-hour Venice tour features headsets so you won’t miss a word of the guide’s stories, and includes skip-the-line tickets at the Doge’s Palace.

Ducal Venice Tour: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & Historical Walk

Ducal Venice Tour: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & Historical Walk

3 hoursFree 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

Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Haley_C, Nov 2026

Fantastic tour all around!! Highly recommend

Rachelay was a fabulous, passionate, and incredibly knowledge guide on our Venice trip and for local recommendations (restaurants, gelato, transportation, cool Venice novels, and other tour experiences)!! Cannot recommend this tour enough! Our tour guide peppered in great humor throughout our island tour and Venice history and natural surroundings day long lesson. If you can request a guide for Venice tours including this one, do yourself a favor and request Rachelay (my spelling is likely wrong but request Rachel in British English name if I misspelled Rachelay). She was lovely!!!

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!

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!

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

James_H, Oct 2026

Super

We had a great time. The boat was comfortable and our guide Letitia, was very good, knowledgeable and was interesting to hear history of the lagoon and islands. The glass blowing display, although short, was awesome and my teen girls loved it (you don't take part in the display despite what description says). You have the option to buy pieces from teh showroom at 50% discount, I would say take the 50% with a pinch of salt, as the 50% looks like the real price to me anyway, that said we bought some nice pieces. Not much time in Murano before we headed to Burano, which was beautiful with coloured houses and we saw some lace display although really more about showing what shop sells, some if which was beautiful, then on to sample Buranese biscuits, really really good. After that and hour and a half to walk around island, probably an hour would do, you can get a small bite to eat. Then home on boat. Letitia was welcoming as spoke to us on trip, talking about her visit to wild Atlantic way on Ireland. Overall great, highly recommended.

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.

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

Beryl_L, Oct 2026

A Half Day to Remember

It was easy to find the meeting place and the tour. Gaia was our guide. She was knowledgeable, personable and genuinely caring that the group had a very positive experience. Murano and Burano are fascinating in different ways and worthwhile visiting for anyone who has the opportunity to do so while in Venice.

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.