VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Venice sunset from a luxury catamaran with live sax jazz and a true Venetian aperitivo of cicchetti plus one free spritz or prosecco.
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A small-group tour of Venice’s old Prison Palace cells and torture rooms near San Marco, with Casanova’s jailbreak story.
Sunset over Venice’s lagoon on a traditional boat with half-bottle Prosecco, small groups, and local stories of Lido and San Giorgio.
“Wonderful experience, guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The guide made the experience so special.”
Guided Venice kayak tour from Venetian Rowing to Cannaregio and the lagoon in small groups of six, at day, sunset, or night.
“Daryl was amazing. My first time kayaking, he is very supportive and patient. . My arms are sore hahaha i dont do workouts and i didnt know i need to row that hard. I just stay afloat and im happy hahaha he told us “kayaking in venice is like being chased by a lion while…”
Venice sunset by catamaran with live tenor sax, prosecco or spritz, and aperitivo snacks. 90 minutes past Giudecca and Lido.
“Awesome experience all around. Great communication, friendly staff, good music and fantastic views of the Venice sunset. We would definitely do this again and highly recommend for other visitors. Also, the restaurant that was our meeting place (La Nuovo Perla) was amazing. We went into the meal not expecting much and were blown away.”
A short, small-group look at Doge’s Prison in Venice, with guided stops in 1500s cells, justice history, and punishment tools.
“The guide was well informed and spent loads of time explaining the museum and sharing her knowledge of the prison and the history of prisons”
A 3-hour Venice wine and cicchetti walk with a local guide for up to eight people, tasting dry wines, Prosecco and snacks.
“Wine was plentiful and we were given various types to showcase the flavors of Italy. Food was interesting and will definitely challenge those that are less risky with their palate. We did like the variety, but just wished the stops were a little more spaced out so that we had time to digest.”
A small-group Venice night walk with Valerio Coppo. See Baroque churches, quiet canals, and St Mark’s Square after crowds.
“A wonderful way to see and experience Venice like a Venetian. Valerio is a local with soooo many insights as we explored and discovered hidden and neghborhood gems of Venice. This private tour is worth every penny!!!”
A small-group evening in Venice’s quieter neighborhoods with cicchetti, wine tastings, pasta, and gelato—planned for you, no guesswork.
“Maria C. delivered an outstanding Venice food tour — authentic dishes, quality wines, and sharp local insight. The stops were well chosen, the pacing smooth, and the experience felt genuinely local rather than touristy. Highly recommended.”
Evening in Venice aperitivo walk with spritz and cicchetti, Ponte de Chiodo and the Ghetto, plus a local osteria option.
“Our tour guide was very personable and fun.”
A private Venice lagoon sunset cruise with a historic boat, chilled prosecco or champagne, and iconic stops like San Marco and the Arsenal.
“We had an incredible experience discovering Venice by night, illuminated by its magical lights. Thanks to Khalel, we had an unforgettable time. This will remain one of our best memories of Venice. Thank you so much!”
Private Venice evening water taxi cruising the Grand Canal and quieter canals, guided in English with flexible 1–2 hour timing.
“Basically you are on a private taxi boat, mostly going through the Grand Canal, some side canals and in the open lagoon.”
Sample cicchetti and bacari wines in Cannaregio, sip a classic spritz, then enjoy a sit-down Venetian dinner and artisanal gelato.
“We really enjoyed the food tour and our guide Maria. There were 4 stops and plenty of food! All 8 of us on tour were full by the end. The guide even made substitutions for a person in the tour that did not eat any seafood. Great variety and choices. We also had places to…”
Private after-hours Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour with exclusive night access, golden mosaics, and Venice’s darkest corners.
“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…”
90-minute Venice Lagoon night cruise on a catamaran with live tenor sax, spritz or prosecco, and post-sunset views of San Marco.
“This was fantastic! Live saxophone playing alongside music, scenic views, you get one free drink and the rest are reasonably priced. They pause the boat for scenic photos along the way, boat owner was on the ride, great guy. Highly recommend doing this, worth every penny!!!”
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