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15 Best Tours In Venice

The best of Venice and the lagoon.

The 15 most popular 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 Tours In Venice

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - St. Mark’s Square to the terrace: bronze horses and lagoon views
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

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1.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

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.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The guide was very comprehensive and had a great sense of humor. He provided lots of information without overwhelming everyone. We got to see and experience many aspects of the venue and the skip the line was amassive time and energy saver. We had a great time and would recommend this to others.”

10,697 reviewsFrom $123.48by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - St. Mark’s Square start: the boat ride that sets your bearings
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glassblowing: what you’ll see and how to use your time
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

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3.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Small-group boat tour to Murano and Burano for glassmaking and lace demonstrations, plus private rides around the Venice Lagoon.

★ 4.5

“The trip is well worth it! We learned about the rich history of glass blowing and lace making in Murano and Burano respectively, which added depth to our visit. Along we that, Silvia, our guide, also shared her knowledge of both ancient and modern Venice. She even included written tips for local restaurants etc. She…”

7,580 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $36.28by City Wonders Ltd

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Murano Glassblowing: What You Actually See in the Factory
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Murano Glass Factory: Watch a Craftsman, Not a Sales Pitch
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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

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5.Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

Full-day Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo on Murano island.

★ 4.4

“The day was filled with color, friendly people and information about the history of the islands. The shopping was great although we could have used more time on Murano. I particularly loved Burano. So colorful and the shops were very genuine with excellent quality and helpful shop keepers. Torcello was surprisingly interesting. Made some friends…”

5,563 reviewsFrom $40by Il Doge di Venezia srl

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Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour - Prison route and the Bridge of Sighs: the story behind the last look
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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

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6.Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

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.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Natalia was great! We were there during easter so it was very crowded and she managed to push through the lines (even though our tickets were skip the line, during easter - early April - there are way more people that any time during the year). The Palace itself has many works…”

3,734 reviewsFrom $108.75by Gray Line Venice - Park Viaggi

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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride - Finding the meeting point at San Marco Giardinetti (before the busy starts)
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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

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7.Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

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.

★ 3.5

“Gondola experience was disappointing Our seats were on broken benches After the ride they wouldn’t let us take a picture Came thousands of likes wouldn’t les us take a 2 second picture”

3,630 reviews2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes (approx.)From $72.29by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Ticket - Start at St Mark’s Square: The Meeting Point and First Walk
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket

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8.Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket

Priority-ticket tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a live guide, headsets, and included museum admissions in 3 hours.

★ 4.7

“Our walking tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica was fantastic. Our guide, a local Venetian, was incredibly knowledgeable about both the history and the culture of the city. Their passion really brought each site to life, weaving historical facts with fascinating local stories. The tour was well-paced and engaging, giving us time to…”

3,375 reviewsFrom $94.03by Walks In Europe

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - Inside St Mark’s: Dress Code and ID Are Part of the Deal
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

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9.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

Skip-the-line St Mark’s, a guided walk through Venice backstreets, then a 1-hour Grand Canal boat ride in a small group.

★ 4.0

“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”

3,372 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $480.59by Avventure Bellissime

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Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour - Meeting point to finish line: how long it really takes
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Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

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10.Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

Venice’s Rialto-area small-group food walk with coffee, cicchetti, fish tastings, wine, and artisan gelato, plus local stories.

★ 5.0

“Anna was such a fun and informative guide! She kept things light hearted fun and informative all at the same time! What a wonderful way to talk to a local, learn more about the city, history and food all at the same time! Recommend for your first or second day, so great!!!!! Highly recommend Anna…”

3,137 reviews2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $107.10by J&H Enterprises, LLC

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - The Boat Ride: A Lagune Break Without the Public Taxi Stress
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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

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Skip the Line: St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour - The Golden Basilica experience: mosaics, marble inlay, and what the guide actually teaches
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Skip the Line: St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

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Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello - Murano Stop: Watching Glassblowing as a Living Craft
Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration - The 20-Minute Flow: Tour, Blowing, Then Glass Animal Sculpting
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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

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14.Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

A 20-minute Murano glass factory tour with a live blowing demo, glass animal sculpting, and a €10 shop credit to take something home.

★ 4.4

“We had to walk quite a bit to get to the place but it was worth it. For the money paid, you get to bring home a murano glass piece of equivalent price as a souvenir. My little boy really enjoyed the show.”

2,076 reviews20 minFrom $11by Vetreria Artistica Colleoni

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Tour of The Real Hidden Venice - Cannaregio Canals to the Ghetto: The Stop That Gives Meaning
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Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

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15.Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

Walk from Cannaregio to Rialto with a small local group, hitting the Jewish Quarter, gondola workshops, and quiet canals in 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“Two hours to learn of Venice from someone raised here, to learn of their city, their neighborhood, a bit of its history, and much of its character. This tour, even in the rain, was a pleasure.”

2,006 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $47.16by Shome Venice

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