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15 Best Historical Tours In 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.

15 Best Historical Tours In Venice

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs: Art, Power, and a Route That Makes Sense
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Gondola Rides, Historical Tours, Museums, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket - The Views You Actually Came For: Domes, Lagoon, and 360° Photo Spots
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Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark’s Square History Gallery Ticket

2.Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark’s Square History Gallery Ticket

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.

4.3

“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…”

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Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option - Basilica di San Marco: mosaics, meaning, and what the rules require
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Historical Tours, Museums, Tour Reviews, Venice

Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

3.Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

Skip-the-line Venice highlights: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, plus optional Campanile views and terrace access.

5.0

“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…”

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St. Mark's Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery - Before You Go: Dress Code, ID, and the Real Ticket Pickup Trap
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St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

4.St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

Skip the lines at St. Mark’s with optional live guidance, byzantine-focused audio on your phone, and a Venice Gallery VR history circuit.

3.5

“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…”

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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery - Golden Staircase, Bridge of Sighs, and the Casanova connection
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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

5.Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

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.

4.0

“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…”

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Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat - Getting There: The Fondamenta Zattere Start in Real Life
Cruises & Boat Tours, Historical Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat

6.Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat

A private historic boat through the Venice Lagoon with a guide, an onboard aperitif, and a possible Murano glass stop.

4.5

“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.”

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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle - Meeting Near Doge Palace and Heading to Dorsoduro
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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle

Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge's Palace - From Marco Polo’s neighborhood to San Zanipolo’s church (Stop by stop)
Historical Tours, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge’s Palace

8.Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge’s Palace

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.

4.5

“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!!”

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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets - Chiesa di San Giovanni Crisostomo: Polo’s Funding, Bellini’s Presence
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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets

9.Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets

A 2-hour English Venice art and history walk linking Rialto legends, Marco Polo’s home, and golden churches to San Marco’s finale.

4.0

“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…”

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Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience - Entering the Campanile: The 98-Meter Elevator and What You’ll Actually See
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Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience

10.Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience

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.

3.5

“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.”

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two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art - Marco Polo’s neighborhood feeling: where you slow down and look
2-Hour Experiences, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice, Walking Tours

two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art

Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume - Where Palazzo Mocenigo is, and how to plan your entry time
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Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume

12.Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume

Pre-book entry to Venice’s Palazzo Mocenigo Museum for textiles, period costumes, and perfume history. Self-guided, timed entry, small and quiet.

3.5

“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”

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Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto - Fondamenta Cannaregio: Real Canal Views and the Ghetto Vechio Link
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Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto

13.Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto

Small-group Venice Jewish Ghetto walk through Cannaregio, WWII memories, and synagogues from outside, led by art historian Lucia.

5.0

“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.”

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History Gallery: Venice in the Past 3D Experience - VR gondola ride on the Grand Canal: time travel to the 1700s
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Historical Tours, Museums, Tour Reviews, Venice

History Gallery: Venice in the Past 3D Experience

14.History Gallery: Venice in the Past 3D Experience

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.

3.5

“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”

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Historical Journey and Dress up Experience in Venetian Carnival - Route and timing: from Campo dei Gesuiti to the dress-up atelier
Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Historical Journey and Dress up Experience in Venetian Carnival

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