VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular things to do in Venice. Gondola rides, the lagoon islands, the Doge's Palace and St Mark's, cicchetti crawls and the day trips beyond the water, all in one place.
Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano from Venice with glass blowing, lace shopping, and time to wander each island.
Most Popular“The boat faced an issue with the mic and because of that the commentator was not understandable .”
Shared gondola ride on Venice’s Grand Canal with live guide commentary, plus a Gondola Gallery 3D/VR look at how gondolas are made.
“Loved the gondola and this unique perspective of seeing the city”
Skip the line at La Fenice in Venice and tour the opera house with a 7-language audio guide, plus audio highlights in an hour.
“beautiful building, unfortunately there were no audio guides available on arrival, but we still really enjoyed exploring the theatre.”
Skip long waits for Doge’s Palace and see St. Mark’s from the terrace, plus Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons in 3 hours.
“Federica was excellent at giving us information but also kept the tour light with some humour along the way. A great way to see the key parts without the aggravation of long queues.”
Half-day motorboat tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello with Murano glassblowing and Byzantine sights, timed for a Venice day.
“Perfect amount of time. Nice guides and good experience for a nice afternoon! Really enjoyed the whole experience.”
Small-group boat tour to Murano and Burano for glassmaking and lace demonstrations, plus private rides around the Venice Lagoon.
“Wonderful introduction to two iconic islands near Venice, and their artistic heritage in glass and embroidery. Also a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Lagoon.”
Shared gondola through Venice’s side canals and the Grand Canal with a master gondolier. 30 minutes of views from San Marco.
“We had to wait a little at the beginning, but the ride was nice and the gondolier very kind and funny. The staff was friendly and helpful.”
Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace streets, and lagoon views. 4–4.5 hours from Venice.
“It was worth it to pay for a designated tour, boat and information guide. Very impressed with the 5 languages spoken along our journey. The boat was comfortable, had a clean toilet and the views along the way were great. Seating inside or out front or back. We did the late tour starting at 2.30pm…”
Full-day Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo on Murano island.
“The trip was seamless and very good guide ..so we enjoyed alot”
Skip lines at St Mark’s and Doge’s Palace with a guided walk through key rooms, Bridge of Sighs, plus optional terrace or balcony views.
“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, understandable, and personal. The tour was packed with information and history. Having been to Venice once before, I can say that this tour really made all the difference in the world as I now have a much better understanding of the rich history of Venice.”
Venice gondola on the Grand Canal with live multilingual commentary and short VR history stop. Small boats, quick route, fair value.
“You’re in Venice, don’t cheap out and not do this! It is a cool way to see the city and it’s so worth it!”
Shared boat transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to San Marco, Rialto, or Piazzale Roma. Fast, English help, close to your hotel.
“Hard to find the desk but the ride was enjoyable. The driver did not talk or point anything out. Took us within minutes of our hotel.”
Skip the lines for Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, with a guide-led walk through prisons, mosaics, and the Bridge of Sighs.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and clearly knew her history. Covered a lot of ground.”
A 3pm St Mark’s walk plus a Grand Canal gondola ride: Scala del Bovolo, Teatro La Fenice, and Rialto views in about 2 hours.
“A wonderful walking tour of Venice! We really enjoyed hearing about the history or Venice and learning about all the islands and wells and squares. Thank you”
Priority-ticket tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a live guide, headsets, and included museum admissions in 3 hours.
“Our tour guide and tour were exceptional! Learned so much about Venice and its history! Absolutely loved St. Mark’s and the Doge!”
Every corner of the city and the lagoon, and every way to see it.
