VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular historical 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.
Skip-the-line at St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus a shared gondola with mobile commentary and a VR Venice history stop.
Most Popular“Wonderful experience of Doge’s, Gondola and St Marks. Our tour guide Giada personality was so vibrant.”
Skip the line to St. Mark’s Bell Tower and add the History Gallery plus a VR time-travel show, all in about an hour.
“There was no guide, as all self-guided, but it included a really good Venice guide book, and a 3D Virtual Reality experience at the book store next door that was excellent. This Skip the line was a winner vs. the long regular line to go up the Bell Tower, but otherwise you are on your…”
Skip-the-line Venice highlights: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, plus optional Campanile views and terrace access.
“The meeting location was great, indoor and with Air Conditioning! We started with a VR intro and info session. We then headed out to our tour with our guide, Sarah of Doge’s Palace and the prisons. After we went to the Basilica. Between those spots we were provided info on the buildings and monuments around…”
Skip the lines at St. Mark’s with optional live guidance, byzantine-focused audio on your phone, and a Venice Gallery VR history circuit.
“Unfortunately this was poorly run from the rushed, late guide to few instructions. It wasted a lot of our time. It was stressed to be 20 minutes early or lose your time, we were prompt but waited 20 minutes for the guide to come in then 15 more minutes for him to get organized. After…”
Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace tour with small groups, plus Museo Correr tickets, St. Mark’s Square museum access, and an optional lunch package.
“Our guide, Elena, was AMAZING! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. It is truly special to experience Venice with a guide who was born and raised here. She provided so much insight into the city’s history that went well beyond just the Doge’s Palace. She was personable and made the whole…”
A private historic boat through the Venice Lagoon with a guide, an onboard aperitif, and a possible Murano glass stop.
“Tour operator cancelled on us the day before citing technical difficulties. It was suppose rain so I suppose that is why there were sudden technical difficulties. I expect I will never get a refund.”
Learn watercolor techniques on a quiet Venice canal with master artist Nicola in a small group, plus a handmade bookmark souvenir.
“Nicolo was wonderful, helpful and friendly. Great experience! Great experience for all of us. Buona!!”
Venice walking tour to St. Mark’s and Castello with skip-the-line Doge’s Palace, prisons, Bridge of Sighs, plus ticket to Museo Correr.
“Amazing, informative and captivating guide, Ilaria, lead this brilliant walking tour including San Marco square, Basilica, Doge’s Palace and prisons. Book now, you will not regret!!”
A 2-hour English Venice art and history walk linking Rialto legends, Marco Polo’s home, and golden churches to San Marco’s finale.
“We showed up at the meeting point 10 minutes early and saw a tour group, so we approached. We were rudely told that the group was full, and we must be looking for some other tour. We never saw another guide at the meeting point, although we waited more than half an hour. I don't…”
Priority entry to St Mark’s Campanile and a Venice in the Past 3D/VR stop, with big city views and a tight 1-hour plan in English.
“Interesting and recommended. A nice view of the area. You definitely want to pass the line. I would not say must do but definitely interesting to experience and also see the bells up close.”
Private 2-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco with a local guide, Acqua Alta Library, and skip-the-line St Mark’s basilica.
“Great guide, a local so passionate with Venice and its history that you can feel it when he tells the stories.”
Pre-book entry to Venice’s Palazzo Mocenigo Museum for textiles, period costumes, and perfume history. Self-guided, timed entry, small and quiet.
“Our whole family were really impressed by how great this tour and little museum are. Our three young kids including our oldest boy of 11 really loved making their own perfumes after having learnt about and smelt all of the different scents in thRead more”
Small-group Venice Jewish Ghetto walk through Cannaregio, WWII memories, and synagogues from outside, led by art historian Lucia.
“Our guide Lucia was very witty and knowledgeable. She summarised the Venice history in an entertaining way and made sure that everyone was engaged throughout the tour. She did not just finish the job, she also gave her contact number just in case we needed any information after the tour.”
Venice in the Past brings priority entry to a History Gallery, a VR Grand Canal ride to the 1700s, and a take-home 3D gondola puzzle.
“It was like one of my dreams come true experience It was like Recreating the very famous iconic Bollywood song from 1979’s Release The Great Gambler Since a Very young Tender age I dreamt of Gondola Ride ever since”
Venice’s Venetian Carnival in 2 hours: guided history walk, a master mask-maker workshop, and optional costume dress-up with digital photos.
“The guiding tour with the chance to put on the carnival clothes and visit the museum of Venetian aristocracy was exciting and fun.”
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