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15 Best City Tours In Venice

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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.

15 Best City Tours In Venice

Venice: Shared Gondola Ride through the Lagoon City - Finding TU.RI.VE near St. Mark’s without stress
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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride through the Lagoon City

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1.Venice: Shared Gondola Ride through the Lagoon City

Shared gondola ride on Venice’s lagoon and Grand Canal with short stops by Santa Maria della Salute, San Moisè, La Fenice, and more.

Most Popular★ 3.9

“Didn’t initially expect much but during and after the short 30 minute tour, I feel that it was a can’t miss experience that everyone has to have if they visit Venice. Just to realize the history and the close contact that you get by riding the canals. The cost was well worth it.”

937 reviews30 minFrom $48by Venice Events srl

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Venice: Winter Pass Top Attractions & City Walking Tour - Stop 1: Palazzo delle Prigioni Nuove and the Bridge of Sighs connection
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Venice: Winter Pass Top Attractions & City Walking Tour

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2.Venice: Winter Pass Top Attractions & City Walking Tour

Winter Venice highlights with priority entry to the Prison Palace area and Procuratie Vecchie, plus canal views, optional museums, and vaporetto add-ons.

★ 3.0

“Our experience was very disappointing. At the first stop (St. Mark’s Basilica), the two tour guides gave a brief explanation but after that, they completely disappeared. The group I was with was left confused and unsure of where to go next. We tried to continue to the following stops on our own, but the lack…”

181 reviews7 days (approx.)From $18.02by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Verona City Sightseeing Walking Tour of Must-See Sites with Local Guide - Where to meet at Piazza Bra (and how not to miss your guide)
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Verona City Sightseeing Walking Tour of Must-See Sites with Local Guide

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4.Verona City Sightseeing Walking Tour of Must-See Sites with Local Guide

Verona in about 2 hours with a local guide: Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, and a Romeo and Juliet balcony stop.

★ 4.5

“It was ok. The host was nice but looked tired and unenthusiastic. A little hard to understand at time and did not answer our questions about bars to recommend. When we have had city tours before, it is nice to have someone fun and enthusiastic and engaging. Expensive for the average experience.”

131 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $43.54by Private Tours of Venice

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Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour - Campo Santa Margherita in Dorsoduro: Venice that doesn’t rush you
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Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

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5.Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour

Private Venice walk off the crowds with San Giorgio Maggiore views and Dorsoduro alleys. Your party, 2.5 hours, English guide.

★ 5.0

“We chose to take this tour by boat and it was fantastic! Niccolò was friendly and knowledgeable about all things Venice. He took us to some “off the beaten track” places. The whole tour was a feast for the eyes! Highly recommend.”

126 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $146.33by Withlocals

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Venice Ghost & Legends Walking City Tour - Price and value for a 90-minute ghost walk
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Venice Ghost & Legends Walking City Tour

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6.Venice Ghost & Legends Walking City Tour

A 90-minute Venice ghost and legends night walk through Cannaregio and Castello, with local guide storytelling and headset audio.

★ 3.5

“Our tour guide was great and told us some great ghost stories. We visited some parts of Venice that we would have never known about.”

83 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $46.99by Venice Events srl

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Another Side of the City: Discovering Authentic Venice - 4:00 pm meeting near Gallerie dell’Accademia: a route that avoids peak chaos
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Another Side of the City: Discovering Authentic Venice

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7.Another Side of the City: Discovering Authentic Venice

A private 4 pm walk through quieter Venice: Santa Maria della Salute, Zattere, Squero di San Trovaso, and Dorsoduro campos.

★ 5.0

“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…”

57 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $102.58by Elisabetta Amadi

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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals - Price and what you get for around $82
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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

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8.Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

Sporty small-group kayak tour in Venice’s canals and Arsenale area, with rowing-club history, coaching, and guide photos. English $83.

★ 5.0

“I was looking for a novel way to spend a spare afternoon in Venice, and the Cultural Kayak Class hosted by Aleksandra was perfect! It was a truly unique way to enjoy Venice and learn a bit about the city’s history and architecture. Aleksandra’s enthusiasm for boating and Venice is awesome, and she was a…”

54 reviews1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)From $83.27by Cao Rio

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Venice: Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour - Palazzo Zenobio degli Armeni and the Stories Behind It
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Venice: Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour

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9.Venice: Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour

Private 2.5-hour Venice tour in Dorsoduro with a local guide, street art, Palazzo Zenobio degli Armeni, and San Giorgio Island.

★ 4.8

“Alice was WONDERFUL! I’d been to Venice many years ago when I was in college and my husbands first time. Alice is a local and showed us many wonderful spots-she was kind, genuine and fun.”

52 reviewsFrom $135.94by Withlocals

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Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties - Price and What You Actually Get for $57.67
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Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties

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10.Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties

2.5-hour Venice cicchetti street food tour near Rialto: market tastings, local cheese and pastries, smart small-group pace for $57.67.

★ 4.5

“Vanessa was great! She explained some history of Venice and took us around to some great places. She let us choose what we wanted to try and explained everything clearly.”

51 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $57.67by Tasty Tours - Italy Food Tours

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals - Fondamente Nove Start: Rowing Club Energy Before You Paddle
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

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11.Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

Sunset kayak in Venice with Cao Rio: a small-group paddle under bridges, through quiet canals, plus professional photos from the water.

★ 5.0

“This ended up being the highlight of our trip to Venice!!! It is amazing to be emerged into the passageways. The lagoon heritage is explained while we kayaked and the intimate chats while going through the canals and learning all about the history of Venice were so special!! I would do this again, and again!!…”

50 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $118.94by Cao Rio

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Family Friendly Venice Private City Tour - Stop 1: Ponte di Rialto Gets You Oriented Fast
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Family Friendly Venice Private City Tour

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13.Family Friendly Venice Private City Tour

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.

★ 5.0

“Our guide did a great job engaging the kids and adults alike. She had us complete a scavenger hunt and the kids got to put stickers on a paper when they found the item. We really enjoyed it!”

49 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $219.87by Withlocals

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Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice - Where you meet and how you’ll start: S. Polo to the Rialto area
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Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice

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14.Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice

A 2-hour private Venice introduction near Rialto and St. Mark with a local guide, pacing for your group, and practical local tips.

★ 5.0

“Martina did a fabulous job walking us through St. Marks Basilica, Doge Palace and the Prison. Her enthusiasm for her beautiful city of Venice shows. Great job Martina!!”

48 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $211.46by Withlocals

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Venice: 4-Hour City Tour with Doge's Palace & Basilica Visit - Meeting Point and Timing: Finding TURIVE Behind St. Mark’s
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Venice: 4-Hour City Tour with Doge’s Palace & Basilica Visit

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15.Venice: 4-Hour City Tour with Doge’s Palace & Basilica Visit

A 4-hour Venice walking tour mixing Castello streets with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus the Bridge of Sighs.

★ 4.6

“The tour needed to provide more time to have a comfort break in between the different parts of the tour. After the Doge’s palace it would have been nice to have 15 minutes to have a comfort break and purchases items in the bookshop. It would have been nice to have the proper tickets as…”

40 reviewsFrom $151.80by Venice Events srl

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