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Venice, Italy

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With its unique canal system that links together every piece of this old world city, Venice is one of the world's most easily recognizable destinations. Hopeless romantics and curious travelers alike journey to this charming city to savor in an experience that is not easily attainable or replicated anywhere else on the globe. With over 1,000 years of history behind Venice, there is an immense amount to learn and tour while visiting this world-renowned port. No port excursion in Venice would be complete without a gondola ride, a chauffeured ride in a traditional Venetian rowing boat drifting throughout the many canals of the city. The same can be said for an exploration of the city's history. Take a cruise excursion to visit the city's Guggenheim Museum, famed for its displayed pieces of artwork. Venture through this incredibly unique city where you will surely discover a variety of historical influences, including many Renaissance-inspired buildings and artwork. Venice will leave you utterly amazed, as there is no other city like it.

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Chocolate Tasting in Venice

Chocolate Tasting in Venice

We've all heard about wine and food tastings, but how about a chocolate tasting?

0.75 · Easy · Culinary / Food

Cichetti Cooking Class

Cichetti Cooking Class

This small, gourmet Venetian cichetti cooking class will have you learning all about one of Venice's oldest, exclusive traditions that you will be able to wow your guests with back home.

4 · Easy · Culinary / Food

Hidden Corners of Venice, including Skip-the-Line The Doge's Palace and Basilica

Hidden Corners of Venice, including Skip-the-Line The Doge's Palace and Basilica

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice and its everlasting symbols: The Doge's Palace and the Basilica of St Mark with this skip-the-line guided walking tour.

4 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant

Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant

Dine on world-class Italian food while you gaze out over gondola-lined canals just minutes from legendary Saint Mark's Square.

2 · Easy · Culinary / Food

Discover Murano and Burano by Motorboat

Discover Murano and Burano by Motorboat

Enjoy an exciting and educational glass blowing demonstration then visit a lace laboratory with this fun, scenic boat tour of the islands of Murano and Burano.

4.75 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with Guide

Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with Guide

Enjoy Venice and all its grandeur in this skip-the-line tour and enjoy St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!

2.25 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Venice of the Doges Walking Tour with Guided Skip-the-Line The Doge's Palace Combo

Venice of the Doges Walking Tour with Guided Skip-the-Line The Doge's Palace Combo

Discover the Venice of the Doges by foot and uncover the secrets of the Doge's Palace in this skip-the-line tour.

2.75 · Moderate · Walking Tour

Evening Wine Tasting in Venice

Evening Wine Tasting in Venice

Italy is world-renowned for its wine and you will discover why as you enjoy a wine tasting in one of Venice's typical local bars.

1 · Easy · Culinary / Food

Small Group Venice Rialto Market Food Walk with Tastings (Hotel Guests)

Small Group Venice Rialto Market Food Walk with Tastings (Hotel Guests)

Taste your way through Venice on this small-group food experience that pairs the iconic Rialto Market with historic taverns, authentic cicchetti, and regional wines. Enjoy a seamless, immersive walking tour designed for hotel guests, featuring local insights, traditional dishes, and a relaxed exploration of where Venetians truly eat and gather.

3 · Easy · Culinary / Food

The Golden Basilica Skip-the-Line with Guide

The Golden Basilica Skip-the-Line with Guide

Want to skip the line at Venice's St. Mark's Basilica? Here's your chance, with this walking tour of one of the world's most beautiful cathedrals.

1 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Hidden Gems of Venice Walking Tour, Rialto Bridge and Gondola

Hidden Gems of Venice Walking Tour, Rialto Bridge and Gondola

Here is your chance to experience Venice from unusual points of view with this combination walking and gondola tour of the city's hidden gems. Along the way you will see the famous Mercerie and the Scala del Bovolo.

2 · Moderate · Walking Tour

Illuminating Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

Illuminating Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

Explore the heart of Venice by land and water with this unique walking tour and gondola ride. See a few of the magnificent highlights including St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge Palace, as well as some of Venice's hidden gems.

2.5 · Moderate · Walking Tour

Skip-the-Line Guided St. Mark's Basilica and Gondola Ride

Skip-the-Line Guided St. Mark's Basilica and Gondola Ride

Explore Venice and St. Mark's Basilica on a relaxing gondola ride. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the often lengthy queues outside the cathedral.

1.5 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Mysteries and Legends of Venice

Mysteries and Legends of Venice

Immerse yourself in the mysterious and magical atmosphere of legends and tales of Venice.

2 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Doge's Palace Tour

Doge's Palace Tour

Tour the Doge's Palace: a symbol of Venice and its history, as well as a breathtaking architectural masterpiece.

1.25 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Paint Your Own Venetian Mask

Paint Your Own Venetian Mask

Create your own unique Venetian mask under the careful direction of a Mask Artisan during this fun, interactive workshop.

1 · Easy · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Fresh Pasta Making Class

Fresh Pasta Making Class

Join in the fun and learn the ins and outs of handmade pasta alongside the canal in Venice. This hands-on cooking class will take you on a journey of the ultimate Italian tradition.

4 · Easy · Culinary / Food

Private Traditions of Venetian Artisans

Private Traditions of Venetian Artisans

Dive into the Venetian artisan traditions and step behind the scenes of this traditional art form and learn how Venice gained its reputation as Europe's top producer of high-quality fabrics.

3 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private Boat Transfer from Venice Pier to Lido SME

Private Boat Transfer from Venice Pier to Lido SME

Venture down the winding waterways and take in the gorgeous cityscape of Venice in style on this private water taxi from the Venice pier to Lido.

0.5 · Easy · Transfers

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private Car Transfer from Venice Airport to Venice Pier

Private Car Transfer from Venice Airport to Venice Pier

Take a memorable journey from Venice airport to the pier when you book this one-way private car transfer service.

0.5 · Easy · Transfers

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private The Real Venice, The Castello District

Private The Real Venice, The Castello District

Dive into the real Venetian life with this private tour of the Castello district. Tour the Arsenal area, see the small, charming shops in the narrow calli and visit some off-the-beaten path gems.

3 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private Gems of Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands

Private Gems of Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands

You cannot leave Venice without visiting the 3 gems of the Venetian Lagoon: the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. These islands in the lagoon surrounding Venice offer visitors a fascinating mix of natural and manmade art.

4 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private Gondola Experience and Dinner

Private Gondola Experience and Dinner

Bring out your inner Romeo or Juliette with this private gondola tour along enchanting Venetian canals. Cap off your experience with a romantic dinner at one of Venice's top-notch restaurants.

3 · Moderate · Culinary / Food

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private 30 Minute Gondola Experience

Private 30 Minute Gondola Experience

Nothing can be as enchanting as discovering Venice by gondola. During this private tour you will explore this beautiful city from a unique perspective: the water.

0.5 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private 30-Minute Gondola Experience

Private 30-Minute Gondola Experience

Discover the enchanting side of Venice during a private, assisted gondola tour of the city. You will be treated to perspectives and views of Venice that cannot be glimpsed in any other way.

0.5 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Private 60 Minute Gondola Experience with Assistance

Private 60 Minute Gondola Experience with Assistance

Glide among centuries of history and picturesque views on a traditional and symbolic Venetian gondola, an experience you will remember for a lifetime.

1 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Italian Market Visit and Small Group Venice Cooking Class with a Local

Italian Market Visit and Small Group Venice Cooking Class with a Local

Step into a local's home for an intimate, hands-on cooking session featuring a classic Venetian meal using fresh ingredients from the Rialto Market--one of Venice's most beloved local spots. This culinary experience offers authentic flavors, local stories, and the warmth of Italian hospitality in the heart of Venice.

4 · Easy · Culinary / Food

Secret Venice

Secret Venice

Discover the most beautiful and least known areas of Venice on this fantastic and thrilling guided tour.

2 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Price on requestDetails & enquiry
Venice Spritz Time

Venice Spritz Time

"Having a spritz together," as Venetians say, is the perfect way to catch up with friends in the evening. Come and see for yourself what the buzz is about.

1 · Easy · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Cicchetti Bars and Taverns of Venice Tour

Cicchetti Bars and Taverns of Venice Tour

Embark on a culinary adventure in Venice on a walking tour of its best wine bars, where you'll taste traditional cicchetti dishes.

2.5 · Moderate · Culinary / Food

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