Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas
Enjoy a visit to the Doge’s Palace, the seat of Venetian political power. Admire its marvelous rooms full of history and masterpieces of paintings.
Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
Have a gondola tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.
Duration: 2 hr 45 min
- Skip the line
Venice Doge’s Palace & Basilica: The Legacy of the Roman Empire™
What is this tour about?
Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica from an ambassador’s perspective. Follow the ceremonial route once reserved for foreign envoys and discover how Venice proudly claimed its Eastern Roman legacy.
Who are you during the visit?
You are not just a visitor, but an ambassador, sharing the viewpoint of those who once represented empires before the Doge.
What will you see?
St. Mark’s Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge’s Palace halls of power, and the prisons with the Bridge of Sighs.
How does the experience begin?
With a short VR introduction showing St. Mark’s Square through the centuries.
Can I upgrade the experience?
Yes. Add a gondola ride and experience Venice as ambassadors once did, arriving by water.
Doge's Palace and Basilica: The Legacy of the Roman Empire™ © Venice Tours S.r.l. Licensed to City Tours Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Duration: 2–4 hours
- Likely to sell out
In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory
Do you want to learn about the inner workings of a real Murano workshop? Are you tired of the endless tourist traps around Venice and Murano? Look no more!
With this experience, I want to show you what a real glass factory looks and feels like, understand the production process of glass from sand to a bespoke piece, and watch real Murano Glass Masters while they blow glass (explanation in English).
What you will experience:
First, in the Batch Room the place where it all starts: Here, sand and other chemicals are mixed to perfection to obtain glass that will melt once charged into a 1400°C furnace. Next, in the Hotshop where the magic happens: You will learn about the glass melting process, from chemical mix to molten glass, how the furnaces work, and an overview of all the tools we use. Last, in the Coldshop where the glass starts to shine! You will see all the machines used to carve, drill, cut, flatten, and polish glass.
Duration: 45 min – 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice + Ebook
Discover the charms of Venice on a guided walking tour through the city's most iconic and historic landmarks. The experience begins in the famous Piazza San Marco, where you will admire true architectural gems such as St. Mark's Basilica, the majestic Doge's Palace, and the impressive Renaissance Clock Tower.
The tour continues through the charming Castello district, amidst bridges, alleys, and squares that reveal the authentic Venetian atmosphere. Explore historical sites such as Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Campo San Giovanni & Paolo, known for its grand basilica and the tombs of important Venetian doges. Throughout the tour, a specialized guide will share stories, curiosities, and fascinating accounts of the city's past and culture.
To complement your experience, you will receive an exclusive eBook with tips, trivia, and special information about Venice and its main historical treasures.
Duration: 2 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Your evening in Venice
This is a 3h tour where I will accompany you to a very old Venetian osteria where you can taste our seafood cuisine!
You will have the opportunity to see the splendor of Venice by night enjoying georgeus squares, places, churches and monuments with the eyes of a real local, but also you will sure understand what means for us the millenary masterpiece of this strange water city and how our tradition can still survive just hidden behind the most crowed and famous city's places; discovering this city for what it really is for us.. the last Venetians.
At 8pm dinner in a typical locals Osteria!
A full immersion inside the Venice culture and life style that will be the best way to understand which is the strange combination to live here surrounded by 2 totaly different perspectives of live: the Touristic and the Traditional one.
Try this TripAdvisor Venice Experience you won't be disappointed!
(DINNER IS NOT INCLUDE and “friendly price” start from 10euros each to how much you prefer ;)
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Venice Accademia Gallery & Dorsoduro Private Guided Tour
Enjoy a private tour to visit the most important and famous museum in Venice, the Accademia Galleries. Inside, you'll see the extraordinary collection of Venetian paintings created between the 14th and 18th centuries by great masters who made the history of European painting. You can admire works belonging to the Byzantine art, to the Gothic period, until you meet the Renaissance artists such as Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto and Carpaccio and the 1600 "landscape artists" such as Longhi, Canaletto, Guardi.
The Galleries of the Accademia also host the "Vitruvian Man", the famous pencil drawing made by Leonardo da Vinci at the end of the 15th century. Because of its inestimable value, the work is exhibited only on rare occasions.
At the end of the tour, you'll have the chance to walk, with your guide, around the "artistic" Dorsoduro district "Sestiere Dorsoduro". There, you'll see the most representative spots such as Campo Santa Margherita, Fondamenta Zattere and Campo San Barnaba.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans
Step into the world of Commissario Brunetti and discover the real Venice behind Donna Leon’s novels and the beloved German TV adaptations.
Follow Brunetti through quieter neighborhoods, see locations associated with his home, the Questura and memorable cases, and discover how the fictional Venice of the books and films compares with the real city.
The German small-group tour focuses primarily on filming locations from the German TV adaptations. Private tours can be customized around Donna Leon’s novels, the TV series, or a combination of both.
- Follow Commissario Brunetti through the Venice of Donna Leon
- Discover filming locations from the beloved German TV adaptations
- See Brunetti’s home, the Questura and locations connected with memorable cases
- Compare the Venice of Donna Leon’s novels with the city created for television
- Explore quieter neighborhoods while discovering real Venetian life beyond the tourist landmarks
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Gondola Ride and Aperitif in a Venetian Palace
You will be travelling by a gondola that will take to a luxurious palace and a final destination for an aperitif. The best combination of the wonderful views from the terrace of the palace and the most delicious finger-foods and beverages will make your journey complete and your experiences elevated.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Full Day Tour from Milan to Venice with local tour guide and fast train
Enjoy this private full day tour of Venice from Milan with a local tour guide.
You will take the fast train from Milan to Venice early in the morning (exact time to confirm). Once in Venice you will meet your private official tour guide in Santa Lucia train Station to start your 3 hours guided tour.
Venice is one of the most visited cities of whole Europe. The city how it is nowadays is similar to how it was at the moment when it was founded.
In this private walking tour you will get to know some of the most representative places of this wonderful city.
Your official tour guide can recommend a very nice place to have lunch. Then, you will have some time free to wander around the city.
In the afternoon, you will take yous fast train back to Milan (time to confirm).
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Morning Magic: Venice City Walk and Gondola Tour
Embark on an extraordinary adventure through Venice's timeless landmarks. Begin your journey at the iconic St. Mark's Square, home to architectural marvels like St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the exquisite Renaissance clock tower. Wander through the elegant residential district of Castello, traversing charming bridges and exploring picturesque alleys.
Explore the hidden gems of Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Campo San Giovanni & Paolo, where the grand Basilica stands tall alongside historic sites such as Marco Polo's residence and the renowned Malibran theatre. Our expert guide delves into Venice's vibrant history and architectural wonders, enriching your experience.
The walking odyssey concludes at St. Mark's Square, leading you through the lively Mercerie shopping street.
Then, immerse yourself in the true spirit of Venice aboard a gondola departing from Campo San Moisè. Glide gracefully along the majestic Grand Canal.
Duration: 2 hr 50 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Best of Venice in 3 hours
>The most memorable easy going 3 hours at Venice
>Your licensed local guide not only knows the city, but loves it!
>We have carefully tried, tested and curated this tour so that anyone who wishes to make a last minute dash to Venice is not disappointed
>Which is why this tour is customizable in your favor
Duration: 3 hours
- Private tour
5h Private Venetian Lagoon Boat Experience with Local Guide
Escape the crowds and discover the Venetian Lagoon aboard a charming vintage boat, designed for travelers who want to experience Venice in a more authentic and sustainable way.
This slow travel experience will take you through some of the lagoon's most picturesque islands—Murano, Burano, Torcello, San Francesco del Deserto, and Sant'Erasmo—with a flexible and customizable itinerary, tailored to your own pace.
Relax on a beautifully restored vintage boat, equipped with an awning and comfortable cushions, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the lagoon and exploring hidden, less touristy corners in the company of a local guide.
This is not a typical tourist tour; rather, it's a unique and intimate experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture and landscape.
After booking, please contact us directly so we can customize every detail of your experience.
Duration: 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tour to the islands of San Servolo and San Lazzaro degli Armeni
If you have already been to Venice and have already visited the most famous places or want to get away from the crowds, this is the tour for you.
You will meet your guide in Piazza San Marco and take the vaporetto to reach the island of San Servolo, one of the most complex and demanding restoration projects in Venice. The island is characterized by a vast architectural complex and a beautiful park and was a monastic seat for a millennium.
After another transfer by vaporetto you will reach the Island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni, a small island completely occupied by a monastery, the mother house of the Mechitarist order. The island is one of the first centers of Armenian culture in the world. An oasis of peace, which contains many secrets and treasures inside. A Mechitarist father will guide you from the quaint Armenian church to the small museum with Lord Byron's mementos.
The visit inside the monastery can take place in English, Armenian, Italian (or Italian with English translation). The starting time of the tour can vary based on the availability of the visits.
Duration: 3 hours
Authentic Venetian Cooking Classes
A 3-hour hands-on cooking lesson lightly touching upon some of the most interesting facets of Italian, and in particular, Venetian cuisine.
Using local seasonal products, we’ll prepare an entire meal together to be enjoyed in the relaxed surroundings of A Tavola’s architect-designed workspace, or outdoors in the charming courtyard/garden when the weather allows!
Each season has its ingredients and each Italian festivity has its dishes and together we’ll create the most iconic examples of Venetian cuisine in line with long-held family traditions passed down through generations.
We’ll talk about the history of Venetian cookery and the abundance of ingredients sourced from the Venetian Lagoon and, through sharing and cooking together, you’ll discover the secrets of preparing a selection of exquisite local dishes that you’ll be able to recreate at home on your return.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Authentic Gondola Tour & Exclusive Venice eBooks
Experience the essence of Venice on a classic gondola ride through the city's most enchanting canals. Departing from Campo San Moisè, you'll board a traditional Venetian gondola to discover unique landscapes, sailing under historic bridges and admiring elegant palaces that reveal all the charm of the city.
During the approximately 30-minute ride, you'll travel along tranquil canals and a stretch of the famous Grand Canal, appreciating Venice from an unforgettable perspective. Without the need for a guide, the experience allows you to freely contemplate the romantic and timeless atmosphere of the city as you glide smoothly through the Venetian waters.
Ideal for sharing special moments, each gondola accommodates up to 5 people and provides an authentic experience of Venetian tradition. To complement the ride, you will receive an exclusive eBook with curiosities, stories, and special tips about Venice and its historic canals.
Duration: 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Grand Canal, Murano Glass Factory + glass blowing experience!
Meet your English-speaking guide and board a private water taxi to discover the uniqueness of the Grand Canal. Relax while listening to your guide, explaining the history and art of the city, and looking at the beauty of Venice unfolding in front of your eyes.
Navigate the whole Grand Canal, then some minor typical canals of the city, up to the island of Murano.
In Murano, get off at the private dock of one of the oldest glass factories of the island, to see a dem about the world-famous glass production. A representative of the glass factory will explain about the techniques and the materials that the Glass Masters have been using for centuries.
Watch the Glass Master make a couple of items in front of your eyes and at the end, try to blow the glass (it is a simple try, you won't shape any object), a very fun experience. After the demo, have a look at the showroom and see the most beautiful pieces produced in Murano. Then, take a private water taxi back to Venice.
Duration: 2–4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals
Explore some of the smaller, secret Venetian canals by motorboat on a 2-hour cruise, and discover the neighborhoods of Cannaregio, the Jewish Ghetto and Dorsoduro as well as the Grand Canal, too! While hearing anecdotes and history about the enchanting city from an onboard guide, look out for sights such as the Arsenale shipyard alongside intriguing lesser-known landmarks. See craftsmen at work at a gondola boat workshop, and then finish the cruise on a high note with a jaunt along the glamorous Grand Canal and underneath Rialto Bridge.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Venice Lagoon Islands Tour to Mazzorbo Burano and Murano
Hop from island to island between the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colourful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass scene of Murano.
Hop from island to island between Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Watch colourful houses wiggle with delight at their reflections in the Canal of Burano, witness artistry in action at the glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano, engage with vivid biblical tales on byzantine mosaics under glittering golden medieval church apses and marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the lagoon.
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
Discover the famous sites of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. You will be captivated by the beauty of Venice, made up of 117 small islands connected to each other by 400 bridges. Let yourself be seduced by one of the city considered among the most beautiful in the world and, together with its lagoon, it is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
You will learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Venetian Sailor
I'm a sailor but I learned to cook from my mother and grandma, we own an old and traditional restaurant and my father is a winemaker. I travel a lot with merchant ships all around the world but I never get tired of getting to know new people! I love to share my passion for food and my city. Many old dishes you cannot find anymore in the restaurant you can find in my home with a big selection! I'm open at your request (allergies or food you wanna try it).I m specialized in sea food, let's check what offer the beutiful Rialto market.But also if you don t like fish, will be a trip inside at the foods of Veneto region! From the high mountains to the sea. Welcome to my home, we will become friends!
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Photographer, Professional Photo shoot - Venice
Professional photo shoot in unique Venice locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered locations and get the best photo story from your Venice visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements; we can travel to your location or we can suggest a location for the photo shoot.
Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists
- Solo Traveler
- Couples
- Groups
- Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties
- Families
- Secret proposal/Engagement
- Honeymoon
- Experienced Influencers and Models
- New Influencers and Models
What's Included:
A Private online viewing gallery
- 1 hour = 20 Final photos*
- 2 hours =30 Final photos*
- 3 hours =40 Final photos*
- 4 hours =50 Final photos*
* same set of images
- A unique location professional shoot experience for your holiday
- DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot.
What's Excluded:
- Transportation
- Entry fees
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
2 Guests Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Venice
PRIVATE TOUR
Pickup at 9:30 AM from Venice’s Piazzale Roma.
You’ll visit three wineries during your day:
First Winery Prosecco Superiore DOCG: Experience a special private tour that includes a visit to the cellar where you’ll learn about the vinification process. Enjoy a guided tasting session featuring expertly paired food for each glass, highlighting the unique characteristics of Prosecco.
Second Winery Prosecco Superiore DOCG: Immerse yourself in a picturesque setting as you stroll through the vineyards. Here, you’ll receive insights into the winery’s history and processes before savoring a delightful tasting paired with a light lunch or picnic featuring local delicacies like cheese, salami, prosciutto, and freshly baked bread.
Third Winery Prosecco Superiore DOCG: Conclude your tour at a remarkable winery where you’ll enjoy either a wine tasting session or a unique cheese tasting experience at one of the region’s top cheese producers.
Return Journey: back to Venice by 4:30 PM
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Best of Venice in 2 Hours: Walking Tour & Gondola Ride
Experience an unforgettable 2-hour private tour of the Venice wonders!
Unique city and completely different from any other cities in the world with its elegance, preciosity and its wide cultural heritage.
Delving into the hidden secrets of this misterious city , an expert local guide will let you discover all the famous highlights of Venice and you wil be captured by its eternal beauty.
Strolling by the narrow streets you will reach Rialto enjoying its Famous Fish market and its Romantic Bridge, follow your guide towards Marco Polo’s house learning his fascinating story passing by the most important Venice Camps .
End your immersive tour with a suggestive 30 minutes Gondola ride through the Canal Grande admiring the beauties of the City from the Lagoon.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Grand Canal Boat Tour , Murano and Burano 6 hours
Step aboard a private boat and let the beauty of Venice enchant you as you explore one of the world’s most romantic cities and its spectacular sights with a local guide. You’ll set your own schedule for this four-hour tour with an included pickup at your hotel or the cruise terminal, learning about the artistry of glass-blowing on Murano, marveling at the technicolor homes and intricate lacemaking traditions passed on through generations in Burano, and taking in the rich history and architecture of the Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Square, with a few detours to lesser-known lagoons and neighborhoods along the way.
having 6 hrs tour you have the possibility to enjoy an unforgettable lunch in local restaurant like Gatto Nero or da romano or Venissa ... contact us to book your table in advance
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour