Venice Tours | Explore the Magical Canals of Italy

The quintessential Venetian experience on a budget, with local assistance.

• Everything you get: Skip long lines at Venice’s busy gondola stations by pre-booking. Meet your host, get personally escorted to your gondola, and enjoy a leisurely ride through the Grand Canal and quiet side canals on a shared 5-seater gondola.
• Route options: Glide beneath the Bridge of Sighs and past the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Square, Square of Saint Mary the Beautiful, and Waterfront of the Slavs.
• Follow the Grand Canal past the Phoenix Theatre, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Basilica of St. Mary of Health, and Customs Point Museum.
• Sail under the Accademia Bridge for postcard-perfect views of the Grand Canal.
• Why choose this? Pre-booking saves you from long waits at gondola stations, while local staff ensure a smooth boarding. It’s an affordable way to enjoy Venice’s canals without missing the highlights.
• Upgrades: Make it private for total exclusivity, with options to add a serenade or personal photographer.

Inclusions

• Shared gondola ride in Venice

• Special route under the Bridge of Sighs (as per option selected)

• La Fenice & Grand Canal Route (as per option selected)

• Accademia & Grand Canal Route (as per option selected)

• Private gondola ride (as per option selected)

• Private gondola ride with serenade and personal photographer (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Personal headphones (required for the guide’s commentary)

What’s not allowed

• Pets

Accessibility

• Not suitable for wheelchair users

Additional information

• Seating is assigned by the gondolier for balance; you may not sit next to your partner or group
• Each gondola holds up to 5 people
• Live commentary in English, Italian, French & Spanish
• Itinerary may change in case of bad weather; tours run unless conditions are extreme
• Serenade option: musicians perform from a central gondola (not every gondola)

Scenic day tour to all three lagoon islands—with live glassblowing demo and easy boat transfers.

• Day out to Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a well-curated full-day motorboat tour from St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station—for the most convenient start to your day, with round‑trip transfers on a shared lagoon cruiser.
• You’ll get multilingual on‑board assistance, lagoon commentary, and a 30‑minute live glassblowing demo in Murano, plus free time to wander, shop, or sip a spritz on each island.
• Murano & Burano: Watch master artisans shape molten glass and explore Burano’s rainbow‑bright alleys and lace boutiques.
• Torcello: Stroll the quiet streets of Torcello, if possible, visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Attila’s Throne.

Inclusions

• Visit to Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands

• Round-trip motorboat transfer from St. Mark's Square or Venice Railway Station (as per option selected)

• Glass-blowing demonstration at a Murano glass factory

• Multilingual assistance on board (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian)

Seamlessly explore Venice's royal and religious life with one guide through it all.

• Everything you get at the Doge’s Palace: Skip the line and follow your guide into lavish chambers, from the Grand Council Hall with Tintoretto’s Il Paradiso to Veronese’s Apotheosis of Venice. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and glimpse the dark prisons beneath the palace’s golden splendor.
• Everything you get at St. Mark’s Basilica: Fast entry takes you into a basilica glowing with 8,000 square meters of mosaics. Your guide will explain how relics of St. Mark arrived here. From the marble floors to the treasury’s Byzantine spoils, you’ll discover why this basilica was called the “Church of Gold.”
• Why choose this combo: The basilica once served as the palace’s private chapel, and exploring them together reveals how their stories have been connected for centuries. Plus, with fast-track entry and the same expert guide at both sites, you can enjoy the experience without any hassle.
• Upgrades: Add terrace access at St. Mark’s Basilica for sweeping views over St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. Or choose the Secret Itineraries tour at the Doge’s Palace to explore hidden offices, interrogation rooms, torture chambers, and the in-house Pozzi (underground) and Piombi (attic) prisons. Get access to the History Gallery in the heart of Venice and enjoy a 3D journey through the city's past.

Inclusions Doge's Palace

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Secret Itineraries tour (as per option selected)

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

St. Marks Basilica

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide

• Terrace access (as per option selected)

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Additional access to

• Correr Museum

• Marciana Library

• National Archeological Museum

• History Gallery of Venice (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• Audio guide

• Guided tours of Correr Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and Archeological Museum

What to bring

• Valid ID matching the name on the ticket and the voucher received in email to the meeting point.

What's not allowed

• Flash/tripod/commercial photography at the Doge's Palace
• Photography at St. Marks Basilica is forbidden

Accessibility

• Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, although the Secret Itineraries tour at the Doge's Palace is not suitable for wheelchair users
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.

Additional information

• All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• The Correr Museum, Biblioteca Maricana and Archeological Museum can be enteres within 6 months from the date of booking.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and explore this architectural gem on a guided tour.

• Explore the vibrant Piazza San Marco, the most famous square in Venice, as your expert guide tells you about its history and surrounding landmarks.
• Bypass long queues to access St. Mark’s Basilica and admire its stunning mosaics, intricate marble floors, and grand architecture on a 1-hour guided tour.
• Visit the San Marco Museum as your English-speaking guide enthralls you with the basilica’s fascinating history, art, and symbolism.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica

• Guided tour of Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica

• Guided tour of the San Marco Museum

• Radio and headphones for groups of more than 6 people for clear audio

Exclusions

• Access to Pala d’Oro

• Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace

• Transportation

• Meals

Step inside Venice’s palace of power as your guide reveals hidden tales of doges, intrigue, and Casanova’s escape.

• Everything you get: Skip the lines and join a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace in your chosen language. Hear secrets of the Council of Ten, walk gilded halls, and cross into prisons via the Bridge of Sighs, before exploring Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana at your own pace.
• Why choose: A self-guided exploration will show you just the rooms; guided tours immerse you in the power plays, scandals, and secrets that once shook Venice. Bonus: save 30+ minutes spent in ticketing queues.
• Upgrades: Take the mysteries guided tour to hear spine-chilling secrets of the Doge and a description of the hidden rooms that held the keys to conspiracy and intrigue in the former Venetian republic. Want to actually visit these off-limits rooms instead of just hearing about them? Go on a Secret Itineraries tour to access the old prisons inside the castle (Piombi and Pozzi), the Torture Room, the room of the Council of Ten, and more.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace

• Expert guide in French, Italian, Spanish, German, or English (as per option selected)

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Access to stories and narration of the mysteries and conspiracies of the palace (as per option selected)

• Access to the exclusive locations in the Secret Itineraries tour like the old prisons (Pozzi and Piombi), torture chamber, secret archives, council rooms, etc. (as per option selected)

• Access to the Correr Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and Archeological Museum

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• Guided tours of the Correr Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and Archeological Museum

What's not allowed

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• The Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armoury are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.
• Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Additional information

• The Corrrer Museum, Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana can be visited within 6 months from the date of purchasing tickets.

This all-in-one Venice tour ticks off the golden-domed cathedral, the palace of power, a gondola ride & hidden gems.

• Everything you get: Your day begins at St. Mark’s Square, with skip-the-line access to the basilica and Doge’s Palace. Stroll through Rialto Bridge, the market, and quieter backstreets, then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride. With an expert guide, you’ll uncover both icons and secret corners of Venice.
• Why choose: From cobbled alleys to quiet canals, explore Venice by land and water with a guide who makes navigating the city effortless. What's more, you get a comprehensive insight into Venice's unique landscape, history and culture, all with the convenience of a single ticket.
• Upgrades: Extend your day with a private water taxi trip to Murano and Burano. Watch authentic glassblowing in Murano and a rare lacemaking demo in Burano, alongside time to explore their colorful streets.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes

• Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Meals

Half-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride

Full-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride
• Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
• Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island

What to bring

• Valid ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

St. Mark's Basilica

• Photography of any kind
• Pets
• Large bags and backpacks

Doge's Palace

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.

Intimate, slow-paced island-hopping tour to Murano & Burano with a small group of 22.

• Day out to Murano and Burano on a relaxed, small-group day trip from St. Mark’s Square, on a private boat carrying no more than 22 guests—for a quieter, more flexible lagoon cruise.
• You’ll get an expert local guide with stories and island tips, round-trip transport by private boat, and a front-row glassblowing demo in Murano, plus free time to stroll, shop, or snack in each village.
• Murano & Burano: See a live demo by Murano’s master glassblowers, then wander Burano’s candy-colored canals, lace boutiques, and charming piazzas at your own pace.

Inclusions

• Round-trip transportation by private boat taxi

• Visit to Murano and Burano

• Expert guide

• Small group size of 22 guests or less

• Glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations

Tour Venice's top two islands—live demo, onboard audio guide, and round-trip boat transfers.

• Day out to the Murano and Burano islands on a scenic boat cruise from St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station, with indoor and open-deck seating. Fits perfectly into short stays.
• You’ll get an immersive audio commentary in five languages about the charming floating city and its stunning lagoons, a live glassblowing demonstration in Murano, and self-guided time to explore Burano’s colorful lanes and lace shops.
• Murano: Step inside a traditional furnace to watch artisans craft glass art using centuries‑old techniques.
• Burano: Wander between radiant colorful houses, sample local biscotti, and browse authentic lace boutiques.

Inclusions

• Visit to Murano and Burano Islands
• Round-trip boat transfer from St. Mark's Square or Venice Railway Station (as per option selected)
• Glass blowing demonstration in Murano
• Onboard audio guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German

Exclusions

• Entry to museums or attractions not mentioned
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Live tour guide
  • Hotel transfers

Inclusions

• Exclusive access ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (after closing)

• Local English-speaking guide

• Expertly guided walking tour

• Headset

• Entry to Doge's Palace (optional)

Focused Murano visit with round-trip watertaxi transfers, live demo & full glass factory access.

• Day out to Murano on a half-day escape from Venice, cruising across the Venetian Lagoon by watertaxi. With departures from a central pier, you’ll enjoy sweeping lagoon views as you head straight to Italy’s famed island of glassmakers.
• You’ll get a scenic round-trip boat transfer, entry to a working glass factory, and a front-row seat to a live glassblowing demonstration. No guide—just an unhurried, self-paced visit to soak in the artistry at your own pace.
• Murano Island: Watch master artisans shape glowing molten glass into elegant pieces, then browse a curated showroom of intricate glassworks—perfect for window-shopping or souvenir hunting before you cruise back to Venice.
• Upgrade: Looking for something more exclusive? Choose the private tour with round-trip transfers, a personal guide, and the rare chance to try glassblowing with a Murano master.

Inclusions

• Round-trip watertaxi transfer between Venice and Murano
• Visit to Murano glass factory and showroom
• Live glassblowing demonstration
• Private tour with a guide (as per option selected)