Ducal Venice Tour: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & Historical Walk
A combined tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This tour is guided and divided into two parts. From a centrally located meeting point you will be lead from a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello. After this walk of two hours, you will visit the interiors of the Doge's Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice. The guided walk inside this building lasts one hour.
St Mark’s Basilica small-group guided tour with optional Gondola
Step into a world of shimmering gold and timeless beauty with this exclusive guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica.
With priority access that lets you skip the crowds, you'll enter the breathtaking interiors of the Golden Basilica, where every surface tells a story through dazzling Byzantine mosaics. But here's what makes this tour truly special: you'll be accompanied by a Venetian tour guide who brings these ancient stones to life.
While wandering alone might show you the beauty, only an expert guide can reveal the hidden meanings behind each glittering mosaic, explain the fascinating techniques used by medieval artisans, and share the captivating tales that shaped this thousand-year-old masterpiece.
You'll discover details most visitors walk right past and connect with Venice's soul in a way that's simply impossible without expert insight.
Want the ultimate Venice experience? During booking, you can choose the option with the gondola ride and get everything in one seamless package.
Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner
Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the lively Cannaregio district, where you’ll experience the true Venetian way of life through incredible food, wine, and local charm. Your expert guide will lead you to 4 of the best eateries, letting you taste your way through Venice’s culinary gems.
Start with classic meat based cicchetti paired with a refreshing Venetian Spritz. Continue to taste more fish themed cicchetti, along with a glass of traditional 'ombra' wine.
Next, savor a sit-down meal with your choice of squid ink pasta, baccalà with polenta, or parmigiana. To finish, treat yourself to authentic gelato from a local artisanal gelateria.
While wandering through the charming streets of Cannaregio, your guide will share insider tips on the best bars and eateries in Venice. Limited to a semi private group for a more personal experience.
Dolomites & Cortina Small Group Tour from Venice
Escape the city and spend a day in the Dolomite Mountains on a full-day trip from Venice! With an expert driver-guide to tell you all about the region, you’ll see one of the area’s finest lake, Lake Misurina, headed up by the heart-stopping Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks from various viewpoints. Enjoy lunch in a traditional ‘trattoria’ (own expense), soak up the scenery on a bracing mountain walk, and then enjoy free time to explore the chic ski resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
In winter months the Dolomites Day tour from Venice will feature Cortina, the picturesque Braies Lake and San Candido, one of the most beautiful South Tyrolean villages in the Dolomites.
Numbers are limited to 8 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of the Dolomites with personalized attention from your driver-tour escort.
Venice: Pasta, Tiramisu or Cicchetti Class with Wine by Cesarine
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two!
Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina.
As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu.
Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture.
• Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand
• Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types
• Learn to make the iconic tiramisu
• Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests
• Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up
Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Venice Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs Guided Tour
Step into the heart of Venetian history with an expert-led guided tour of the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Marvel at the opulent chambers, grand staircases, and timeless works of art that once embodied the power of the Venetian Republic. Conclude the experience with a walk across the legendary Bridge of Sighs, leading into the old prisons, and uncover the secrets behind Venice’s most iconic symbols.
Begin with a short introduction to the city’s history. Enter the Doge’s Palace through the fast-track line and explore the rich Gothic architecture. Walk through rooms where the Doge and Venetian Council ruled the Republic. Admire the Golden Staircase, the Chamber of the Great Council, and impressive frescoes.
Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, leading to the New Prisons. Learn about the daily lives of prisoners and the symbolism behind this iconic bridge.
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
This Venice tour is built for travelers who want the city’s major sights and quieter corners in one efficient day. Pre-reserved tickets help simplify entry for St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, two of Venice’s most important landmarks, while your guide connects the city’s golden mosaics, maritime power, council halls, and old prisons into one clear story. Between the headline sites, you’ll follow narrow lanes and tucked-away courtyards toward the Rialto Bridge, seeing a side of Venice many visitors miss when they stay only in St. Mark’s Square.
The experience also includes a 30-minute shared gondola ride, so you see Venice from the canals as well as on foot. With timed-entry tickets, a guided walking route, and free time for lunch, this tour gives you a practical, well-paced way to cover Venice’s essential sights in a single day.
Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Premium Guided Experience
Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts
Performed aboard a graceful vintage boat across the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the main character.
Act I – Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper secrets passed down through generations.
Witness the dance of fire and sand as master artisans transform molten brilliance into timeless creations.
Act II – Burano: The Song of Color
The scene shifts into light vivid, joyful, alive.
Burano greets you with its radiant palette of pastel houses, each one a brushstroke in a living masterpiece.
Along quiet canals, lace makers preserve a craft as delicate as poetry, weaving stories into every thread.
This is not simply an island.
It is a celebration of color, artistry, and the beauty of everyday Venetian life.
More than a tour, this is a curated small-group experience aboard a vintage boat, an elegant passage through craftsmanship and beauty.
Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy
If you want to live a real experience in the heart of Venice that's the right choice!
A Venetian Mask Maker will explain to you, in 1 hour course, the traditional art of decorating a mask, an artistic personal event which will make you live the preparation for the Venetian Carnival.
Create your own unique masterpiece and following your artistic streak, a special memory of an amazing experience and keep your artistic creation of the most emblematic icon of Venice!
An unconventional and handcrafted moment to live with your family or friends!
San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing
Discover Venice on a premium self-guided audio walking tour, designed as a scenic loop of around 2 hours starting in San Marco.
Your experience begins at our partner agency, where you are personally welcomed. We explain the itinerary, answer your questions, ensure the audio guide works on your smartphone, and accompany you on a short orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square before you continue independently.
The route includes 36 carefully curated audio points, combining iconic landmarks, hidden stories, political history and daily Venetian life. You explore St. Mark’s Square, its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, historic cafés before experiencing an authentic Grand Canal gondola traghetto crossing, just as Venetians do (paid on site). If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is also included.
The walk then continues through Dorsoduro, home to Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana and atmospheric streets to St. Mark’s Square.
St. Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride with Murano and Burano
This full-day Venice tour brings together the city’s greatest hits and lagoon islands in one carefully planned route. Start with timed-entry tickets and guided visits to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, where golden mosaics, grand halls, the Golden Staircase, and the Bridge of Sighs reveal the power of the Venetian Republic. Then shift from footpaths to canals with a shared gondola ride before a quick lunch break near St. Mark’s Square.
In the afternoon, board a private boat to Murano and Burano, where artisan traditions take center stage through glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations. With expert guiding in the morning, a tour leader for the islands, and transport arranged between major experiences, this tour covers Venice by land, canal, and lagoon in one seamless experience.
Venice: Marco Polo Airport Private Transfer to Hotel by Car& Boat
An essential Venice arrival, done the easy way — enjoy a seamless private transfer combining a comfortable car ride and scenic water taxi.
Your journey begins with a driver waiting for you at the airport arrivals — we monitor your flight in real time and will always be there, even in case of delays. After a smooth transfer by car to Piazzale Roma, the last point accessible by vehicle, you’ll board your private boat.
From there, you’ll glide through the Venetian lagoon and along the city’s charming canals. Depending on your hotel’s location, you may pass by some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and other historic sights — offering a truly magical welcome to the city.
The boat will drop you off at the nearest possible dock to your accommodation, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free arrival. Throughout the entire transfer, our team provides full assistance to make your first moments in Venice as smooth and unforgettable as possible.
Private Transfer Trieste Port to Venice Marco Polo Airport / City
Private Transfer: Trieste Port/City to Venice Airport/City or Vice versa
Begin your journey from Venice Marco Polo (VCE) with a transfer that's more than just transit — it's a mini-adventure. We depart the usual highway at Sistiana and take the panoramic Costiera Triestina, winding high above the Gulf of Trieste. Your eyes will dance between the rugged Carso hills and the vibrant Adriatic sea. We'll pause at scenic overlooks for photos and the moment to breathe it all in. As the road descends, you'll glimpse the fairytale Miramare Castle perched on its rocky promontory, framed by lush gardens and shimmering sea. Then, as you roll into Trieste, the city unfolds along the coast — a gentle, beautiful arrival that whets your appetite for the charm ahead.
Enjoy a seamless, door-to-door private transfer between Trieste and Venice. Whether you're traveling to or from the cruise port, airport, hotel, or any city address.
More info. at https://www.venice2trieste.com
Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Venice
No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones, enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Venice to capture your travels in a contemporary and candid style.
Specialising in delivering quality photography with photographers all over the world, we guarantee you amazing photos to remember your travels. All images shown were taken by our photographers.
Venice Skip lines at Doge's & St. Mark's with Exclusive Sky Walk
Unlock the secrets of Venice in just 3 unforgettable hours.
Step into the heart of the floating city and discover its rich past through two of its most iconic landmarks: the Doge’s Palace and the majestic St Mark’s Basilica.
Meet your expert guide in St Mark’s Square and get immersed in centuries of political and religious power.
Skip the lines to explore the Doge’s Palace: grand halls, secret prisons, and masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto.
Then access St Mark’s Basilica and its exclusive terraces — a rare, breathtaking view over the city.
This small-group tour is only in English to ensure a high-quality, engaging experience. Ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors.
Looking for the full Venice experience?
Choose the 7-hour upgrade: start with a walking tour through hidden alleys and iconic sights, enjoy a 30-min gondola ride, and then join the same guided visit of Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica.
Select the correct option at checkout for the full experience.
St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride
This tour pairs Venice’s two most important landmarks with a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Use timed entry tickets to enter St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with an expert guide. Learn fascinating details as you explore, from the basilica’s mosaics to the palace’s political history and prison passages. Finally, board a shared gondola, for a classic and memorable Venetian experience.
Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide
See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. As you take in the sights, you'll avoid the crowds on land and hear fascinating stories of the Floating City from your expert guide. Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people for an intimate experience.
Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets
Experience Venice on an exclusive small group guided tour, designed for a more personalized and enriching adventure.
Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and maximize your precious vacation time as you uncover the city's most iconic landmarks, including the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica and the legendary Doge’s Palace — all in just three unforgettable hours.
Let an expert local guide bring the city’s history, art, and hidden gems to life with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to make the most of your journey through this one-of-a-kind Italian treasure.
Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets & Optional Gondola
Visit the iconic Doge's Palace in Venice on a small group guided tour.
Head in faster with pre-reserved tickets and bypass the lines.
Delve into Venetian history on a tour that showcases the highlights of the city.
See the opulent apartments and the Hall of the Great Council at Doge's Palace.
Take a walk over the Bridge of Sighs and see the Old Prisons.
Choose to include an optional 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
Discover the charming canals and picturesque spots of Venice by traditional gondola.
Adventure in the Prosecco Hills
Come discover with us, Giulia and Carlo from Yellowboot.it, the Prosecco Hills a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers breathtaking views and beautiful memories to take home! Join the first and best reviewed tour of the Prosecco Hills area, as we will visit two local wineries and savor local high-quality salami and cheese products surrounded by a stunning setting that overlooks the beautiful UNESCO Prosecco Hills.
We are a small local and very qualified tour operator with more than 10 years of experience in the travel industry, we are based on the UNESCO Prosecco Hills and know every corner of the Veneto Region. We deeply love our land and its people!
Venice: Photoshoot at Piazza San Marco and the Canals
Benefit from a local professional photographer's eye for the best angles and discover the best locations for beautiful photoshoots. Choose the Premium option for a 30 minutes photoshoot or the VIP for a more extensive experience. View and download your high-resolution images to your own device in less than 48h
Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems
Discover Venice on a 3.5-hour guided walking tour that begins in Hidden Venice and ends with its most iconic monuments. Start in the quiet backstreets and canals behind St Mark’s, where your guide reveals everyday Venetian life, charming bridges and intimate campos, and introduces two hidden gems: the exterior of La Fenice Theatre and the graceful Bovolo Staircase. Then enjoy skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace, exploring its opulent halls, masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, and crossing the Bridge of Sighs to the old prisons. Finish inside St Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line entry, where golden mosaics, Byzantine domes and marble inlays come to life through your guide’s stories. This is a small-group tour, also available as a private tour option for guests who prefer a fully personalized experience.
Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Venice through the eyes of a local.
With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.
Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Venice Tour: Skip-Line St Mark’s & Gondola Ride
A first-timer to Venice, or don’t know where to begin your explorations? Over the course of this tour, experience many of the city’s top highlights. See the Rialto Bridge, fish market, historic mansions, and a quirky bookshop on a city walk before admiring the shimmering gold mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica. Plus enjoy a relaxing gondola ride and explore areas of the city that many tour groups miss. If you're short on time or want an introduction to Venice in just 2.5 hours, select the Welcome to Venice Express option at time of booking. Note: This option does not include a gondola ride.