VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular city tours in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Shared gondola ride on Venice’s lagoon and Grand Canal with short stops by Santa Maria della Salute, San Moisè, La Fenice, and more.
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Winter Venice highlights with priority entry to the Prison Palace area and Procuratie Vecchie, plus canal views, optional museums, and vaporetto add-ons.
“Very helpful and friendly group of guides. Many choices of tours and all worth the money. Easy to find offices.”
Skip-the-line St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace plus a guided Castello walk and shared gondola ride, all in one long day.
“Venice is 1000 years old in the 21 century. Very unique. Timeless beauty . Wonderful memories. Safe travels.”
Verona in about 2 hours with a local guide: Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, and a Romeo and Juliet balcony stop.
“It was okay, we expected more information would be shared with us about the history. Couldn’t hear her and felt like we could have learned more from the guide. She was very friendly though and kept us on track which is hard to do with a group.”
Private Venice walk off the crowds with San Giorgio Maggiore views and Dorsoduro alleys. Your party, 2.5 hours, English guide.
“We were running late, so our tour guide Giada was kind enough to modify the tour to something closer to our hotel. It was the first time to Venice for many of my family, so her modifications were perfect, as they filled in some of the history. This was a wonderful experience and Giada was…”
A 90-minute Venice ghost and legends night walk through Cannaregio and Castello, with local guide storytelling and headset audio.
“The guide was very knowledgeble, But was visibly nervous and talked very fast with little engagement. Interisting facts, but we were hoping for a more macabre stories told with more entusiasme.”
A private 4 pm walk through quieter Venice: Santa Maria della Salute, Zattere, Squero di San Trovaso, and Dorsoduro campos.
“This is a great way to learn about the real Venice, not just what you see from staying near the usual places. Venice deserves to be appreciated for its smallest passages, unique shops, vibrant history and culture. Our guide, a lifelong resident of Venice, was enthusiastically fluent in all things Venetian and we were delighted…”
Sporty small-group kayak tour in Venice’s canals and Arsenale area, with rowing-club history, coaching, and guide photos. English $83.
“Kayaking in Venice is a wonderful experience, highly recommended. This tour took us on a 5km tour of canals thin and wide. As a couple we were able to use a tandem kayak which was our preference. The tour advises that phones aren't to be used, but the guide takes photos and videos of you…”
Private 2.5-hour Venice tour in Dorsoduro with a local guide, street art, Palazzo Zenobio degli Armeni, and San Giorgio Island.
“We honestly feel the tour is a bit too expensive for what it is (230 for 2 persons is a lot!), but our guide Monica was excellent, we learned a lot about the history and culture of Venice and saw many interesting places. If you have the chance to pick a time, go in the…”
2.5-hour Venice cicchetti street food tour near Rialto: market tastings, local cheese and pastries, smart small-group pace for $57.67.
“Come in winter, far fewer people so you can actually converse with your host. Tony was a lovely host”
Sunset kayak in Venice with Cao Rio: a small-group paddle under bridges, through quiet canals, plus professional photos from the water.
“Imagine a guided walking tour through Venice by a really great and knowledgeable guide except you are in a kayak and paddling through the canals. That’s what this is and our guide Nicolo wasn’t just good at his craft, he’s a really good guy.”
90-minute guided walk linking St. Mark’s, Doge’s Pantheon, Marco Polo sites, Mercerie, and an optional glass furnace.
Family-only Venice private tour with kid games, local snack, and a local guide from Rialto to St. Mark’s Square in about 2 hours.
“Excellent tour for a family with young children. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend”
A 2-hour private Venice introduction near Rialto and St. Mark with a local guide, pacing for your group, and practical local tips.
“Perfect way to get acquainted with Venice and learn great tips from a local. Alexandra loves what she’s doing and was truly delightful”
A 4-hour Venice walking tour mixing Castello streets with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus the Bridge of Sighs.
“Our guide was very good and very thorough. She definitely knew her way around the city and the history of the city very well! A very informative tour, we enjoyed it!”
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