VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular museums 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“Make sure you watch the virtual tour at the touring office. It was cool and gave interesting info about the history”
A skip-the-line shared gondola on the Grand Canal plus VR and a Venetian gondola gallery, with app commentary in nine languages.
“We went to the location that we were provided which was incorrect. We went to 4 separate locations before finally getting to the correct location and ended up being 20 minutes late. The tour guide company said they notified Viator months ago about the location change for the meeting spot but it was too late…”
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.
“It was nice to be able to skip the line. The virtual tour was not what I expected, but it was good. Beautiful views, and a nice breeze at the top of the tower. Warning the tower bells go off on the hour, which was cool, but it hurt some peoples ears.”
Skip-the-line Venice highlights: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, plus optional Campanile views and terrace access.
“Lucia was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We were able to gain quick access to the basilica and palace. Do this in the morning if you can to avoid the heat and crowds!”
Da Vinci Interactive Museum Venice at Scuola di San Rocco offers working machine replicas, backlit art copies, and hands-on learning in 45 minutes.
“Tour was great, learned a lot of quiet parts of the city, and a lot of interesting facts about the history and interesting places to visit”
Skip the lines at St. Mark’s with optional live guidance, byzantine-focused audio on your phone, and a Venice Gallery VR history circuit.
“The audio guide doesn’t work. Viator’s company who organized this had a poor WiFi system - disconnected entirely and couldn’t reaccess once arriving at the facility. I ended up having to rent one separately onsite.”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Venice’s Chiesa di San Vidal, then visit the Music Museum nearby for free. Two start times, 90 min.
“Excellent evening of music and beautiful venue. Best way to end our stay in Venice. Absolutely recommend this activity !”
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.
“Guide Monica was wonderful. The organization at the start of the tour was not very good. Need to improve the meeting point.”
Interpreti Veneziani concert in Venice with Music Museum access inside San Maurizio Church. Baroque classics live in a beautiful church.
“The venue of the concert was very beautiful, and the musicians performed with real passion and theatricity. A very pleasant evening of Italian classical music, including Vivaldi's Four Seasons. The Music Museum was located close by to the concert venue and was interesting, but could be given a miss.”
Museo del Vetro in Murano: timed, English entry to a chronological glass museum from Roman artifacts to 15th–20th-century masterpieces.
“Nice museum with free audio guide in different languages. We went with our 10 year old, and it is not interactive so his interest waned quickly. Better for older kids/adults. It gave good overview of glass design history and Venice's role in it. Each Sala featured a different time period. Garden area was tranquil but…”
Venice Explorer Pass bundles Doge’s Palace, major museums, a gondola ride, and Murano-Burano-Torcello island time for about $102.
“I bought a 2 day pass in Venice It only worked one day. It is not user friendly and I will be asking for a refund!!!!”
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.
“I never managed until, in the end the purchase....I was charged the same and the confirmation email was late.I made the ascent buying the ticket directly in the tower.very bad viator in charging an excursion with a page that did not work....and end up making the charge on the card. I'm very angry.Auto-translated”
Skip-the-line guided St Mark’s Basilica with terrace and museum views in Venice. English, small group, about 1 hour.
“Truly memorable experience with local knowledgeable guide Ketty. Really helpful and kind. Can thoroughly recommend. She also told us a huge amount about beautiful Venice. St Mark's is truly overwhelming! Thank you Ketty! My husband and Ioved our trip.”
Private Peggy Guggenheim Museum tour in Venice with fast-track tickets, a guided highlights circuit, and time for the sculpture garden.
“Great opportunity to learn the history of specific art periods and paintings Gina was lovely. History of peggy and her collection.”
A short $10 visit to Venice’s Gondola Yard Gallery with a sectioned gondola, a 3D VR time-trip, and a take-home wooden puzzle.
“Very informative and fun way to learn a bit about Venice’s history and kept the children engaged. There were quite a lot of people though in a small area! Just like Venice generally…”
Every corner of the city and the lagoon, and every way to see it.
