Venice · GUIDED
63 ways to explore
Compare these 15 guided tours by pace, duration and what the ticket includes, then choose the one that fits your Venice day.
Skip the line at La Fenice in Venice and tour the opera house with a 7-language audio guide, ideal if you miss a show.
“Very well organized audio tour. We especially appreciated that there was always ample seating available along the route so that we could listen to the audio in comfort. It did sometimes take a few moments to find the next part of the route.”
Guided small-group private boat to Murano glassmaking and Burano lace, with time to wander, colorful photos, and expert storytelling.
“Silvia, was a excellent host, very informative. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Would try to request her again”
Guided Murano and Burano speedboat tour with live glassblowing, lace making, colorful houses, and optional wine and Venetian specialties.
“Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Ilaria was lovely and gave us a nice and interesting tour while on boat and at Burano and Murano as well. Just one little pointer, I would have liked a little bit of extra time at Murano. Rather than that, everything else was perfect.Great value for money 🥰 Strongly suggest”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with glassblowing and lace demos, plus free time on two artisan islands near Venice.
“Romi was great! We learned a lot about the geography and history of Venice. We also had plenty of time to explore after the glassmaking and lacemaking demo.”
Venice street food tasting with a local guide: Rialto Market stops, cicchetti bites, gelato, and Basilica dei Frari in 2.5 hours.
“Denis was very knowledgeable and couldn't do enough for you, very accommodating.great tour for foodies”
Fast-track guided tour of Venice's Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and prisons, plus St Mark's VR and optional gondola upgrade.
“Our tour guide was fantastic - would love to have her show us all the sites in Venice!”
Skip the line into St Mark’s Basilica via St Peter’s Door, guided mosaics tour, optional museum terrace and Pala d’Oro, from $33.
“Very good. Tour guide worked well on tough tourist conditions and managing to keep the group together and informed. Always worth paying for the detail they bring.”
Skip the line at Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica with a small-group guide, audio headsets, and timed entry in Venice.
“Filippo was an excellent host for our tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. He was very well informed and gave a wonderful survey of the history of Venice and the evolution of its government. Engaging and good humored he answered every question our curious group threw at him. Great tour!”
Guided walk of St. Mark’s and Rialto plus VR history, with an optional gondola to see Venice from the water.
“The weather was awful but they did a great job, very kind and we learned a lot!”
Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica with a phone audioguide. Fast access, big mosaics, strict dress code, short visit.
“Being able to walk right in and not have to wait in the long line. Getting there early was just bi is too.”
Lake Garda to Venice by air-conditioned bus and private boat. Guided St Mark’s and Rialto, plus 3.5 hours free time.
“Was a really good organised day the only thing I would say is make sure guests are told they need cash for any add ons for the day You can book gondola ride and a cruise but only if you pay in cash on bus We missed out on the gondola ride because of this But everything else was perfect Even if those add on trips were available to add on at the time of booking would have been better”
Guided St Mark’s Basilica tour near Piazza San Marco, focused on golden mosaics and St Mark’s tomb, with optional Pala d’Oro add-on.
“Our guide was excellent and very well informed. I was sorry not to see more of the basilica. I don’t think the tours of basilica and doge’s palace should be separate. I didn’t understand that when I booked our tickets.”
Skip the long line for a guided St. Mark’s Basilica visit, with optional terrace views, Saint Mark’s Treasury, VR, and a Venice districts app.
“Excellent! The organization is very good, the meeting place is well indicated and here the exact details of the tour are determined. Very knowledgeable and pleasant guide.”
Small-group, English-only Venice walk covering Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square, guided by a local expert, in 2 hours.
“Julia, as a native, had excellent insight. She was passionate, knowledgeable, and kept us away from the maddening crowds too. Highly recommend.”
Skip the line into Venice’s Doge’s Palace with a live guide, plus an optional visit to Museo Correr for included ticket value.
“Amazing experience with a knowledgable and friendly guide. Well organised we skipped the long queue on both the palace and the church. Not to be missed highly recommend.”
