Venice Tours | Explore the Magical Canals of Italy

Pre-book a quintessential Venetian gondola ride and skip dockside haggling.

• Everything you get: Pre-book your ride and head to coordinated boarding at a designated meeting point. A local host escorts you to your gondola before you settle into the seats of your shared 5-seater gondola. Cruise along the Grand Canal and quieter side canals past historic palaces and bridges.
• Why choose this? Lock in a fixed rate in advance and avoid on-the-spot negotiations or long waits at busy gondola stations, ideal for a smooth, stress-free canal experience.
• Upgrades: Add a live serenade for a romantic ambience. Choose among routes like the Grand Canal, Bridge of Sighs, Teatro La Fenice, Accademia and more. Opt for live or pre-recorded commentary for context as you sail. Capture your memories with a photography tour.

Inclusions #

• Shared ride on a 5-seater gondola in Venice

• Shared gondola ride with serenade (as per option selected)

• Private Gondola ride through Venice's quieter, lesser-known canals (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 has a singer)
• The total experience lasts approximately 50 minutes, including check-in and boarding assistance, and the gondola ride itself lasts around 30 minutes

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)

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
• 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.

Inclusions #

Doge's Palace

• Skip-the-line entry

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

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

St. Marks Basilica

• Skip-the-line entry

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

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Audio guide

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

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

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

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.

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

• Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on the Secret Itineraries tour.

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 Royal Palace/Correr Museum, Marciana Library, and National Archaeological Museum (as per option selected)

• Access to the History Gallery of Venice with a 3D Virtual Experience and Legacy of Rome tour (as per option selected)

• Audio receiver/headsets

• Semi-private evening tour of Doge's Palace with max. 6 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

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

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 in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Chinese (as per option selected)

• Small group size of 22 guests or less

• Glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations

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)

Inclusions #

• Boat tour around Murano and Burano Islands

• Boat tour of Torcello Island (if selected)

• English, Italian, and German-speaking guide onboard

• Round-trip boat transfers from Punta Sabbioni Venice

• Glass blowing demonstration in Murano