Venice Tours | Explore the Magical Canals of Italy

Discover Venice's enchanting waterways on a traditional gondola with the flexibility to choose a ride that suits you best.

• Gondolier-assigned seating is ideal for solo travelers. Select a historic route under the Bridge of Sighs, connecting the Doge's Palace to its prisons!
• Want to share a ride with your travel buddies? Select the guaranteed seating options to ensure you're in the same boat.
• Hear the legends behind all the Venetian landmarks you will pass with live bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages.
• Marvel at the domes of Santa Maria della Salute, the waterfront entrance of the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum, and more.

Inclusions

• 20 or 30-min shared gondola ride in Venice
• Gondola and seat assigned by the gondolier
• Special route under the Bridge of Sighs (if selected)
• Seating guaranteed in the same gondola (if selected)
• Live commentary in English and Italian (if selected)
• Digital app audio commentary in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French & Hindi (if selected)

Exclusions

• Headphones (ensure you bring your own)

• Tip: This experience starts just around the corner from St. Mark's Basilica. Combine your visits and tick off 2 bucket list items in 1 day!
• Please note that the ride includes a 20-min introduction and the entire experience could last up to 50 mins total, depending on weather and canal traffic.
• Seating arrangements inside the gondola may vary for balance. This means you might not be able to sit next to your travel partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Walk through the most legendary Venetian neighborhoods and tour St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, all with an expert guide.
• Don't waste time in queues and discover biblical sculptures and geometric marble inlays within the 5-domed basilica of St. Mark.
• Understand the political relevance of the Doge's Palace as you admire artworks like Federico Zuccari's Barbarossa kisses the Pope's foot in lavish rooms like the Great Council Chamber.
• Enjoy dedicated attention in your preferred language – choose between an English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide.
• Your exploration doesn't just stop there! This ticket also gives you access to treasures of the Biblioteca Marciana and the Archaeological Museum.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide
• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Access to:

• Correr Museum
• Marciana Library
• National Archeological Museum
• Access to the Pala d'Oro (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi

• Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

St. Mark's Basilica

• Tip: Try spotting designs of foxes, peacocks, doves, roosters and rhinoceros in the marble inlays while you’re walking around St. Mark's Basilica.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

• Tip: Keep an eye out for the statues of Poseidon and Mars at the Staircase of the Giants in Doge's Palace.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not wheelchair accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• An in-depth experience of the Doge's Palace awaits on this expertly crafted tour in the language of your choice.
• Walk through opulent gold-ceiling rooms as you hear their unbelievable stories – like the Council of Ten Chamber that used to house Venice's secret police!
• Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
• Short on time and have an itch for the unordinary? Select the mysteries and secrets tour to explore the Piombi and Pozzi prisons, and uncover dark conspiracies!
• After your tour, explore the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
• English, German, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
• Headsets
• Access to:
  
  
• Express 'mysteries and secrets' guided tour of Doge's Palace (if selected)
• Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi (if selected)

• Tip: Capture stunning views of the Grand Canal from the palace's balconies, offering a unique perspective of Venice's iconic waterways.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Please note that 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.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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

• Your tickets guarantee fast-track access but there might be a short wait at security.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Enjoy some of Venice's best sights on foot and by boat, from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge and Fenice Theater.

• Gain fascinating insights on Venetian history and culture on a walking tour along iconic churches, bridges, and shopping streets.
• Then, glide through the canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, admiring majestic palaces and historic buildings lining its banks.
• Take a leisurely break in-between to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city. Indulge in local delicacies or capture memorable photos.

Inclusions

• 2-hour walking tour of Venice
• Expert English, Italian, Spanish, German or French-speaking guide
• 30-minute shared gondola ride

• Tip: Take advantage of spectacular photo ops as you get remarkable views of Doge's Palace and St. Marks’ Bell Tower.
• This activity includes a shared gondola ride of up to 5 people. Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons.
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore the best of Venice as you skip the lines to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.

• Glide through historic canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, led by an expert gondolier who shares captivating stories.
• Learn all about the history of St. Mark's and the political significance of the Doge's Palace from an expert English-speaking guide.
• Pick what suits your plan; a half or full-day trip. Extend your journey into the colorful towns of Murano and Burano Islands.
• With an optional visit to the islands, be ready to immerse in the artisanal magic of glass-blowing and lace-making workshops.

Inclusions

• Full/half-day tour of Venice (as per option selected)
• 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
• 30-minute shared gondola ride
• Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (optional)
• Glass-blowing demonstration (optional)
• Lace-making demonstration (optional)

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

• Tip: Take advantage of the local expert knowledge! Request your gondolier to point out the lesser-known sights along the canals.

St. Mark's Basilica

• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• This experience is 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.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not wheelchair accessible.

Venice Gondola Ride

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
• The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• 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.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A small-group experience with fewer crowds, and the chance to see Murano and Burano artisans at work.

• Journey through the scenic Venetian Lagoon and enjoy the tour around its islands, Murano and Burano.
• Visit Murano's traditional glass factory and witness the fascinating glass-blowing process in action.
• Watch skilled craftspeople at work in the lace shops of Burano, keeping the ancient art of lace-making alive.
• Keep your camera ready to capture the architecture in Burano, one of the most colorful places in the world!

Inclusions

• Round-trip transportation by private boat taxi
• Small group size of 20 or less
• Discount at the glassblowing and lace-making shop where demonstrations are given (10%+ depending in the item)
• Demonstrations at glassmaking and lace-making shops in English

• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, people with mobility issues.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Take a guided stroll along the islands of Murano and Burano and watch a glass blowing demo.

• Set off from St. Mark’s Square in Venice on plush boat transfers and cross the Venetian Lagoon with an expert guide.
• Gaze in awe as a glassmith alchemizes sand into fascinating pellucid objects right in front of you! Then, walk the isles of Murano.
• Next up, colorful Burano! Admire the vibrant homes, charming bridges, and artisanal laces of this island.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Murano and Burano Islands
• Expert English speaking guide
• Glass blowing demonstration in Murano
• Lace-making demonstration in Burano
• Round-trip boat transfers from St. Mark's Square

• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.