Venice · TOURS
195 ways to explore
These 15 tours cover the strongest choices in Venice, with prices, timings and the kind of day each one creates.
See St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with terrace access, priority entry, and time-saving local guidance in about 3 hours.
“This was a great tour. Elena, our guide, was incredibly good. Knew everything to a 'T' and answered all our questions.”
A 6-hour Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glassblowing demo and factory discount for $28.
“Very easy booking process. Able to find the yellow stand easily, register and then find our guide and boat. Plenty of seats, took an inflatable cushion for the hard seats though after reading another review! Booked for the day we went as temperatures in Venice were going to be warm, had a nice breeze on the boat. Glass blowing demo was a little short, only made 2 things quickly but gotta admire his skills! Received 10% voucher for the shop which I used as I bought 2 pairs of Murano ear rings. Didn't have time to wander Murano though. Burano was lovely and relaxing, not too busy and we found…”
Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano and Burano with a glass factory visit and demo, plus real free time on the colorful islands.
“In time, clean boat and friendly staff. We didn’t have a guide until we reached Murano so missed out on the commentary and information until there”
Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano with a glassblowing demo, Byzantine sights, and lace shopping. Short stops, English guide.
“I expected more in Burano, it was a boring experience to all 3 islands, not entertaining or exciting at all. No energy from the people who live on the islands, selling their products. They almost seemed frustrated we (tourists) are there.”
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”
Half-day panoramic boat to Murano and Burano with a glassblowing demo in Murano and free time in Burano’s colorful lace town.
“lovely boat ride to murano. Glass making experience in the factory was lovely. burano was also sweet. all in all a great half day spent on the tour.”
Full-day Venice lagoon tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glass factory demo and free time on each island.
“Guide was excellent and 3 island visit was great. Glass blowing was great but felt that glass shop attached were too pushy and exit to Murano Island proper was deliberately obscured so we Didn’t get enough time on Murano island itself. Time on Burano and Torcello was perfect.”
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.”
Skip the lines for Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, then cross the Bridge of Sighs and soak up golden mosaics.
“What a great way to spend 4 hours! The guide provides lots of interesting information and is able to skip the line for an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!”
Guided Venice walk from St Mark’s area to Scala del Bovolo and La Fenice, then a 30-minute gondola down the Grand Canal.
“Tour walking guide was informative but wouldn’t know about the gondola as we did not get to go as they are really not connected as tours. The operator in the booth was rude. I would not combine these tours.”
Offbeat Venice walking tour around Rialto Bridge and San Marco, with a local guide and optional gondola for romance and great photo angles.
“I liked to explore the unseen sights of Venice and our guide was quite knowledgeable.”
Skip-the-line tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with guided stories, headsets, and timed museum tickets in 3 hours.
“The palace was interesting and grand. Our guide was great. We recommend this tour.”
A 3-hour Venice tour with skip-the-line St Mark’s Basilica, a guided walking loop through classic and lesser-seen lanes, plus a Grand Canal boat ride.
“This was our first trip to Venice, and with only two days to tour, we opted for the Venice in 1 Day: St Mark's Basilica, Walking & Boat Tour. Our Guide, Christina Pigozzo, is a local native of Venice, and gave us a very detailed tour of St. Mark's Basilica and square, the local area, a skyline view, and a fantastic boat tour. Overall a very professional, worthwhile, and affordable tour by an incredible guide with extensive knowledge! Highly recommend!”
Venice in 8 tastings, from coffee and cicchetti wine bars to cured meats, fish, and artisan gelato on a small-group walk.
“Anna was wonderful! Her enthusiastic spirit made the tour fun, in addition to all of the delicious treats she introduced us to and the hidden restaurant gems she took us to. This is a must-do, especially at the beginning of your stay, so that you know how to eat for the rest of your trip. Highly recommended!”
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”
